Spirited Away in the West End | Puppets

Recently WhatsOnStage paid a visit to the London Coliseum, where we were taken backstage by Toby Olié (puppetry designer and director) and Daisy Beattie (puppetry co-designer and supervisor) to meet some of the glorious puppets used in the original Japanese production of Spirited Away.
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look!
Presented by TOHO Co Ltd and co-produced by PW Productions in the original Japanese (with English captions), Spirited Away is based on the Oscar-winning animated film by Hayao Miyazaki. It is adapted for the stage by John Caird, co-adapted by Maoko Imai, and features the original score by Joe Hisaishi.
WhatsOnStage's Sarah Crompton described the show as "captivating" and a "very loving tribute to a deservedly acclaimed film".
Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro as she travels to a new home with her family and stumbles into a fantasy world of spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. When her parents are transformed into pigs, Chihiro must find a way to free them and escape back to the real world.
Spirited Away runs through to 24 August 2024.

[@jenNjuice]

So glad I saw this on Max! Absolutely breathtaking!

[@suzeguyver3156]

The people operating the puppets were amazing!

[@MrCarrington]

Loved this show! Great to see the puppets close up 🤩

[@cloudybookcase9189]

I can't go, but that looks interesting to see. I would have loved to go and see the play.😊

[@musicmandyt]

Cant wait to see this in August!!!

[@madsb.8097]

Unbelievably charming!

[@skysorrow9041]

Would LOVE to see this, but London is too expensive to get to, PLEASE come down south!