John Caird’s award-winning stage adaptation of the iconic Studio Ghibli animated fantasy film, Spirited Away, is now streaming on Prime Video. Spirited Away: Live on Stagewas first performed in Japan in 2022 before its European premiere in 2024. The play, produced by Toho and approved by Studio Ghibli, accurately recreates the original film’s plot. Caird and his team translate Hayao Miyazaki’s hand-drawn animation through elaborate sets, puppetry, and interpretive dance to bring Chihiro’s journey to life in a new medium. The production boasts a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won the award for Best New Play at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in February 2025.
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