Tom Morton-Smith
@tommortonsmith.com
Writer
My Neighbour Totoro @ Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.
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My Neighbour Totoro @ Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.
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BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Wind in the Willows: A Weasel’s Tale
Kenneth Grahame's classic reimagined from the margins. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.
www.bbc.co.uk
My new radio play, ‘The Wind in the Willows: a Weasel’s Tale’ - narrated by the legend that is Penelope Wilton, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm on 16th November. Details here:
My radio play, a variation on The Wind in the Willows, is a Pick of the Week in the current edition of @radiotimes.bsky.social. Listen at 3pm Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
My radio play, a variation on The Wind in the Willows, is a Pick of the Week in the current edition of @radiotimes.bsky.social. Listen at 3pm Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
My life would be greatly improved by a version of Marvel Snap that I can play on the London Underground.
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
My life would be greatly improved by a version of Marvel Snap that I can play on the London Underground.
Genuinely saddened to hear of the death of Tatsuya Nakadai - a remarkable actor with an incredible career. One of the finest screen actors of the 20th century with an incomparable filmography.
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Genuinely saddened to hear of the death of Tatsuya Nakadai - a remarkable actor with an incredible career. One of the finest screen actors of the 20th century with an incomparable filmography.
My five year old wanted me to draw him a vampire he could colour in, so I drew him this Nosferatu.
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My five year old wanted me to draw him a vampire he could colour in, so I drew him this Nosferatu.
‘The UK’s Twin Peaks’ just about sums it up. I didn’t realise how weird the place was until I left.
‘It seemed like quite a do’: why East Grinstead hosts one of Scientology’s glitziest evenings
Last week, 7,000 people – including Tom Cruise – descended on the West Sussex town for an event that divides local opinion
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
‘The UK’s Twin Peaks’ just about sums it up. I didn’t realise how weird the place was until I left.
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The WhatsOnStage #WOSAwards Nominations are open! 🤗 #MyNeighbourTotoro is eligible for:
🌱 Best West End Show
🌱 Best Takeover Performance:
✨ Victoria Chen
✨ Phyllis Ho
✨ Kumiko Mendl
✨ Deanna Myers
✨ Steven Nguyen
✨ Shaofan Wilson
✨ Jamie Zubairi
awards.whatsonstage.com ☂️
🌱 Best West End Show
🌱 Best Takeover Performance:
✨ Victoria Chen
✨ Phyllis Ho
✨ Kumiko Mendl
✨ Deanna Myers
✨ Steven Nguyen
✨ Shaofan Wilson
✨ Jamie Zubairi
awards.whatsonstage.com ☂️
November 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The WhatsOnStage #WOSAwards Nominations are open! 🤗 #MyNeighbourTotoro is eligible for:
🌱 Best West End Show
🌱 Best Takeover Performance:
✨ Victoria Chen
✨ Phyllis Ho
✨ Kumiko Mendl
✨ Deanna Myers
✨ Steven Nguyen
✨ Shaofan Wilson
✨ Jamie Zubairi
awards.whatsonstage.com ☂️
🌱 Best West End Show
🌱 Best Takeover Performance:
✨ Victoria Chen
✨ Phyllis Ho
✨ Kumiko Mendl
✨ Deanna Myers
✨ Steven Nguyen
✨ Shaofan Wilson
✨ Jamie Zubairi
awards.whatsonstage.com ☂️
I love this man.
1 year ago today, our #MyNeighbourTotoro creative team visited the Ghibli Museum in Japan. 🇯🇵
Our Puppetry Designer and Director Basil Twist had the honour of signing the wall at Ghibli Museum alongside other Ghibli legends, for his work bringing the spirits of the forest to life on stage! 🌱✨
Our Puppetry Designer and Director Basil Twist had the honour of signing the wall at Ghibli Museum alongside other Ghibli legends, for his work bringing the spirits of the forest to life on stage! 🌱✨
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I love this man.
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dear playwright, why is your play six hours?
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
dear playwright, why is your play six hours?
Writing is often just trying to find motivation amongst the rejection.
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Writing is often just trying to find motivation amongst the rejection.
West End crossover! #theatresky 🎭👸🏻🌱🇯🇵
The Japanese Queens of SIX 🤝The Chickens of My Neighbour Totoro
Wishing our new neighbours, the Japanese Queens of Six The Musical a magical first performance in the West End tonight! 👑🌱
#FindYourSpirit
Wishing our new neighbours, the Japanese Queens of Six The Musical a magical first performance in the West End tonight! 👑🌱
#FindYourSpirit
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
West End crossover! #theatresky 🎭👸🏻🌱🇯🇵
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Happy Halloween from Gavin
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Happy Halloween from Gavin
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writers, your spoooky costume has arrived
October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
writers, your spoooky costume has arrived
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My new radio play, ‘The Wind in the Willows: a Weasel’s Tale’ - narrated by the legend that is Penelope Wilton, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm on 16th November. Details here:
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Wind in the Willows: A Weasel’s Tale
Kenneth Grahame's classic reimagined from the margins. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
My new radio play, ‘The Wind in the Willows: a Weasel’s Tale’ - narrated by the legend that is Penelope Wilton, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm on 16th November. Details here:
My new radio play, ‘The Wind in the Willows: a Weasel’s Tale’ - narrated by the legend that is Penelope Wilton, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm on 16th November. Details here:
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Wind in the Willows: A Weasel’s Tale
Kenneth Grahame's classic reimagined from the margins. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
My new radio play, ‘The Wind in the Willows: a Weasel’s Tale’ - narrated by the legend that is Penelope Wilton, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm on 16th November. Details here:
Reposted by Tom Morton-Smith
✨ #SecretsOfTheForest: Satsuki's Tomato Prop 🍅
Did you know that the tomato Satsuki eats isn't really a tomato? Watch to find out how it's made! 😮🌱
#FindYourSpirit
Did you know that the tomato Satsuki eats isn't really a tomato? Watch to find out how it's made! 😮🌱
#FindYourSpirit
October 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
✨ #SecretsOfTheForest: Satsuki's Tomato Prop 🍅
Did you know that the tomato Satsuki eats isn't really a tomato? Watch to find out how it's made! 😮🌱
#FindYourSpirit
Did you know that the tomato Satsuki eats isn't really a tomato? Watch to find out how it's made! 😮🌱
#FindYourSpirit
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"When the spirits of forest like somebody... they let you see them" ☺️💚
A brand new look at the spirits of #MyNeighbourTotoro in newly released production photography. ✨
📸 Manuel Harlan
A brand new look at the spirits of #MyNeighbourTotoro in newly released production photography. ✨
📸 Manuel Harlan
October 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"When the spirits of forest like somebody... they let you see them" ☺️💚
A brand new look at the spirits of #MyNeighbourTotoro in newly released production photography. ✨
📸 Manuel Harlan
A brand new look at the spirits of #MyNeighbourTotoro in newly released production photography. ✨
📸 Manuel Harlan
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A magical offering from the forest! 🌱✨
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
October 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A magical offering from the forest! 🌱✨
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
Reposted by Tom Morton-Smith
Together with Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi, in collaboration with Nippon TV and @improbable1.bsky.social, the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend its run in the West End until 30 August 2026 💚
All aboard the Cat Bus! #MyNeighbourTotoro extends in the West End to 30 August 2026! 🐱🚌
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
October 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Together with Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi, in collaboration with Nippon TV and @improbable1.bsky.social, the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend its run in the West End until 30 August 2026 💚
My Neighbour Totoro extends in the West End! Book your tickets for 2026 here: www.totoroshow.com #TheatreSky
All aboard the Cat Bus! #MyNeighbourTotoro extends in the West End to 30 August 2026! 🐱🚌
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
October 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
My Neighbour Totoro extends in the West End! Book your tickets for 2026 here: www.totoroshow.com #TheatreSky
Oh this is amazing. This is the book I’m currently reading (and greatly enjoying).
Congratulations to Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me), recipient of the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for Rakesfall!
Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.
Chandrasekera's book was chosen by authors Matt Bell, Indra Das, Kelly Link, Sequoia Nagamatsu, and Rebecca Roanhorse.
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Oh this is amazing. This is the book I’m currently reading (and greatly enjoying).
Three years of magic and joy. 💚
The sky is so big here! 😮
Three years ago, London officially met the Kusakabe family when #MyNeighbourTotoro officially opened at the Barbican Centre in 2022! 💚✨
#FindYourSpirit
Three years ago, London officially met the Kusakabe family when #MyNeighbourTotoro officially opened at the Barbican Centre in 2022! 💚✨
#FindYourSpirit
October 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Three years of magic and joy. 💚