The stage adaption of Studio Ghibli's animated film opens its European premiere at the London Coliseum this spring.
Rina Kawaei and Momoko Fukuchi, photos supplied by the production
The full cast has been announced for SPIRITED AWAY which begins performances from 30 April.
The production heads to London following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022. The original Japanese cast will perform in the European premiere at the London Coliseum. SPIRITED AWAY will be presented in the original Japanese, with English captions.
The cast of SPIRITED AWAY
Returning from the original Japanese production are Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro, Kotaro Daigo and Hiroki Miura as Haku; Fu Hinami as Lin and Chihiro’s mother; Tomorowo Taguchi and Satoshi Hashimoto as Kamaji; Mari Natsuki and Romi Park as Yubaba and Zeniba; Kenya Osumi as Aniyaku and Chihiro’s father; Sunao Yoshimura as Chichiyaku; Obata no Oniisan as Aogaeru; Yuya Igarashi as Kashira and Mayu Musha as Bo.
Mari Natsuki returns to the role of Yubaba in this stage production, having voiced the role in Studio Ghibli’s 2001 Oscar-winning film.
Joining the company for the London production are Rina Kawaei and Momoko Fukuchi as Chihiro; Atsuki Mashiko as Haku; Hikaru Yamano as Kaonashi or ‘No-Face’; Yuki Hana and Rion Misaki as Lin and Chihiro’s mother; Tomu Miyazaki as Kamaji; Hitomi Harukaze as Yubaba and Zeniba; Toshihiko Ito as Chichiyaku and Seiya Motoki as Aogaeru.
Completing the company are Miyu Ayahashi, Kaito Arai, Yoko Ose, Wataru Oshige, Motoko Orii, Akino Konno, Ryo Sawamura, Mayu Suetomi, Rico Takahashi, Hayato Takehiro, Saya Chinen, Hanano Teshirogi, Ayame Nakagami, Yuuki Nishinomiya, Rei Hanashima, Yoshiki Fujioka, Norihide Mantani, Eiji Mizuno, Miffy, Maki Morita, Yuna Yasuno, Yamato, Kazuma Kimura, Annakanako Mohri, Marina Mori and Toshiki Hirose.
What is SPIRITED AWAY about?
Studio Ghibli's SPIRITED AWAY has been re-imagined for the stage by the Toho Theatrical Department and the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director John Caird (Les Miserables).
A masterpiece of storytelling and stunning visuals, the enchanting story follows Chihiro who whilst travelling to a new home with her family, stumbles into a world of fantastic spirits ruled by the sorceress Yubaba. When her parents are turned into pigs and she is made to work in a magical bathhouse, Chihiro must use her wits to survive in this strange new place and find a way to free her parents. Will she be able to return to the normal world?
Book SPIRITED AWAY tickets
If you loved the stage production of My Neighbour Totoro, step into another magical world this spring with SPIRITED AWAY. This European premiere will capture the imaginations of audiences all ages at the London Coliseum.
