Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning film, re-imagined for the stage. Performed in Japanese with English translation visible from all seats.
21 Aug–24 Aug 2024
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Studio Ghibli’sOscar-winning Spirited Away, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki is re-imagined for the stage by Olivier and Tony award-winning director of Les Misérables, John Caird.
The original Japanese cast* perform this extraordinary production with wildly imaginative puppets, dazzling set and costume designs and a live orchestra playing the magnificent original film score by Joe Hisaishi.
A masterpiece of storytelling and stunning visuals Spirited Away tells the enchanting tale of Chihiro who while traveling to a new home with her family, stumbles into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba.
When her parents are turned into pigs and she is put to work in a magical bathhouse, Chihiro must use her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents, and return to the normal world.
Audiences in the UK now have the chance to be spirited away and delight in the mystery of this genre-defining animation classic at the West End’s iconic London Coliseum for a strictly limited season.
*This show is in Japanese with English translation visible from all seats. The English translation appears in yellow writing on three black screens in the auditorium.
Age guidance: 7+. Note: Children under five are not allowed in the auditorium.
Please note that the Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of a particular cast member. No refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of a cast member’s unavailability to perform at any performance.
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4 Evening Performances Remaining
21 22 23 24 Aug
1 Daytime Performance Remaining
24 Aug
Running Time
3hrs
Tickets available from £28 including booking fee*
Please be aware London Coliseum is the only site selling tickets for Spirited Away.
We take a very strong view on secondary reselling and if we believe a ticket has been resold we may refuse entry to the ticket holder. To ensure you have a great visit to our theatre we ask that you do not risk purchasing a fake ticket through other sites.
Accessible Performances
Audio described
Thursday 23 May 2024 evening
Relaxed Environment
Wednesday 12 June matinee
(please email us for accessible seating at [emailprotected])
British Sign Language Performance
Wednesday 7 August evening
Language
In Japanese with English translation visible from all seats. The English translation appears in yellow writing on three black screens in the auditorium.
Age guidance: 7+. Note: Children under five are not allowed in the auditorium.
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For more information, please contact the London Coliseum on 020 7845 9300 or [emailprotected]
*booking fee is £3.25
Age guidance: 7+. Note: Children under five are not allowed in the auditorium.
Pricing may fluctuate due to returns.
- Good availability
- Selling fast
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Enjoy Japanese food at the London Coliseum from just £20pp before you see the show. We have plenty of food and drink options to suit your wallet, mood and occasion.
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Spirited Away Creative Team
Hayao Miyazaki
Spirited Away film director
John Caird
Adaptor
Maoko Imai
Co-adaptor
Joe Hisaishi
Original Score
Brad Haak
Musical Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements
Conor Keelan
Associate Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Ableton Programming
Jon Bausor
Set Designer
Toby Olié
Puppetry Design and Direction
Shigehiro Ide
Choreographer/Staging
Jiro Katsushiba
Lighting Designer
Koichi Yamamoto
Sound Designer
Sachiko Nakahara
Costume Designer
Hiroaki Miyauchi
Hair and Make Up Designer
Satoshi Kuriyama
Projection Designer
Takashi Hojo
Stage Manager
Maoko Imai
Assistant to the Director
Makoto Nagai
Associate Director
Iain Gillie
Co-Producer
Haruka Ogi
Producer
John Caird
Director
Spirited Away Cast
Kanna Hashimoto
橋本環奈
Chihiro
Mone Kamishiraishi
上白石萌音
Chihiro
Rina Kawaei
川栄李奈
Chihiro
Momoko Fukuchi
福地桃子
Chihiro
Kotaro Daigo
醍醐虎汰朗
Haku
Hiroki Miura
三浦宏規
Haku
Atsuki Mashiko (GENIC)
増子敦貴(GENIC)
Haku
Hikaru Yamano
山野 光
No-Face (Kaonashi)
Fu Hinami
妃海 風
Lin/Chihiro's mother
Yuki Hana
華 優希
Lin/Chihiro's mother
Rion Misaki
実咲凜音
Lin/Chihiro's mother
Tomorowo Taguchi
田口トモロヲ
Kamaji
Satoshi Hashimoto
橋本さとし
Kamaji
TomuMiyazaki
宮崎吐夢
Kamaji
Mari Natsuki
夏木マリ
Yubaba/Zeniba
Romi Park
朴 璐美
Yubaba/Zeniba
Hitomi Harukaze
春風ひとみ
Yubaba/Zeniba
Kenya Osumi
大澄賢也
Aniyaku/Chihiro's father
Sunao Yoshimura
吉村 直
Chichiyaku
Toshihiko Ito
伊藤俊彦
Chichiyaku
Obata no Oniisan
おばたのお兄さん
Aogaeru
Seiya Motoki
元木聖也
Aogaeru
Yuya Igarashi
五十嵐結也
Kashira
Mayu Musha
武者真由
Bo
Miyu Ayahashi
彩橋みゆ
Ensemble
Kaito Arai
新井海人
Ensemble/(Haku Understudy)
Yoko Ose
桜雪陽子
Ensemble/(Yubaba／Zeniba Understudy)
Wataru Oshige
大重わたる
Ensemble
Motoko Orii
折井理子
Ensemble
Akino Konno
今野晶乃
Ensemble
Ryo Sawamura
澤村 亮
Ensemble/(No-Face (Kaonashi) Understudy)
Mayu Suetomi
末冨真由
Ensemble
Rico Takahashi
髙橋莉瑚
Ensemble/(Lin／Chihiro's mother Understudy)
Hayato Takehiro
竹廣隼人
Ensemble
Saya Chinen
知念紗耶
Ensemble
Hanano Teshirogi
手代木花野
Ensemble
Ayame Nakagami
中上綾女
Ensemble
Yuuki Nishinomiya
西宮ゆうき
Ensemble
Rei Hanashima
花島 令
Ensemble
Yoshiki Fujioka
藤岡義樹
Ensemble/(Aogaeru Understudy)
Norihide Mantani
萬谷法英
Ensemble/(Kamaji Understudy)
Eiji Mizuno
水野栄治
Ensemble/(Aniyaku／Chihiro's father Understudy)
Miffy
Ensemble
Maki Morita
森田茉希
Ensemble
Yuna Yasuno
保野優奈
Ensemble
YAMATO
Ensemble
Kazuma Kimura
木村和磨
Swing
Toshiki Hirose
広瀬斗史輝
Swing/(Aogaeru Understudy)
Marina Mori
森 莉那
Swing/(Chihiro Understudy)
Annakanako Mohri
毛利アンナ可奈子
Swing
Dining Options at the London Coliseum
Spirited Away FAQs
How long is Spirited Away?
A performance of Spirited Away is 3hrs, including 1 interval.
What language is Spirited Away in?
Spirited Away is performed in Japanese with English translation visible from all seats.
Can I bring my child to Spirited Away?
Our age guidance for Spirited Away is 7+. Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the auditorium for any Spirited Away performances.
Will my favourite performer be in the show?
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of a particular cast member and no refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of a cast member’s unavailability to perform at any performance. However, you can view the cast schedule online.
Can I take pictures of the show?
No.
No photography can take place during the show. Any large camera equipment must be left in our cloakroom as it cannot be taken into the auditorium.
Can I bring food and drinks into the theatre?
We do not allow any hot food or alcohol purchased from outside the London Coliseum to be brought into the building and due to licensing any alcohol will be confiscated.
We have water stations across all main levels of our theatre so please do refill any resuable bottles you have.
There are bars on each level of the theatre. These open 75 minutes before each performance.
We also encourage you to pre-order your interval drinks online.
We have 3 delightful dining options for Spirited Away.
- Japanese Feast – authentic Japanese dishes in an exclusive area prior to evening performances;
- Japanese Afternoon Tea prior to matinee performances;
- Bento Bar from Tanpopo.
All 3 of these options do need to be pre-booked at least 72 hours in advance of the performance that you are attending.
Can I buy a programme or merchandise at the theatre?
Yes.
You can purchase programmes and merchandise on all levels of the theatre as well as the shop on the ground floor.
