See it if You like the movie, or Japanese theatre. The staging, sets and costumes are amazing!
Don't see it if You don’t want to read subtitles
See it if you adore the original movie, you want to be blown away by puppetry, set, and an incredible ensemble cast
Don't see it if you prefer something very plot-heavy or action-packed, or something on the shorter side. also if you'd rather not read subtitles. Read more
See it if you are a fan of the film, Studio Ghibli and/or Hayao Miyazaki.
Don't see it if you don’t like a play in Japanese and you dislike to read the subtitles. Read more
See it if You enjoy studi Ghibli, or like shows with interesting puppets and pretty scenery and dance intervals
Don't see it if You want something easy - it’s long and you need subtitles but it’s worth it
See it if A terrific adaptation of one of the most enchanting and beautiful pieces of animation. The setpieces are fantastic and the cast are amazing.
Don't see it if It is very faithful to the original film, so perhaps avoid if the film wasn't your thing.
See it if you love the anime or any show with puppets
Don't see it if you don't like puppets or different language shows even though there are surtitles
See it if Your a fan of Ghibli and the movie i guess?
Don't see it if 2h35 watching nothing happen in the most expensive way you can possibly imagine sounds like torture. Read more
See it if You love puppetry and simple stage tricks that make a show magical
Don't see it if You don’t want to become hooked on Studio Ghibli productions!
"Studio Ghibli show is relentlessly inventive but is just too long"
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"A proper West End spectacle and it is really very cool"
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"it is utterly magical but this banquet of a show also leaves you stuffed"
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"A lavish labour of love...the magical source-material transports you further, for less."
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"...has moments of magic but is hampered by an anodyne score and distracting surtitles"
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"The story...is complicated and simple at the same time."
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" It’s magical theatre."
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"very accomplished, glossy and well oiled, and performed with faultless commitment."
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