This is the story of Chihiro, a young girl whose parents turn into pigs when they inadvertently come across a magical world which strange spirits inhabit and her journey to return them to normal. To really appreciate the stage play you need to be conversant with the movie it is based on as it is in Japanese and the subtitles are difficult to totally follow whilst watching the stage. Having said that I think the original language captures the essence of the movie and how they portray the animation by puppetry is truly remarkable. I think the actors do an outstanding job of resembling all the character and the often ingenious way they replicate the magic of the movie. Very enjoyable particularly to fans of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki.
Review of Spirited Away: Live on Stage
