PADDINGTON The Musical will begin performances this autumn at the Savoy Theatre.
"It’s an honour to be entrusted to bring the story of Paddington to life on stage with the very best of creative collaborators in Jessica, Luke, and our producers Sonia and Eliza. This unique and special bear is at the very heart of our nation, and I’m aware of the awesome responsibility we all have in taking on his story. It’s beyond exciting, and an absolute dream come true – we look forward to welcoming you to join us at the Savoy this Autumn."
Tom Fletcher
Adapted from the much-loved books written by Michael Bond, and the award-winning films by STUDIOCANAL, with music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, book by Jessica Swale and direction by Luke Sheppard, PADDINGTON The Musical is now open.
"It's such a privilege to be telling the story of this beloved cultural icon. Paddington is so much more than a fictional character; this special bear has come to represent hope, kindness and acceptance, so it's never felt like a more apt time to bring this story to the stage. And with such a dream team! Tom's songs are extraordinary, earworms on a first listen, Luke is the most masterful director, and our producers are so incredibly passionate and dedicated, it really is a great honour to be on this adventure with them all. I can't wait to share this beautiful, funny and heartwarming story."
Jessica Swale
Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK brought the PADDINGTON The Musical world premiere to the Savoy Theatre in London in November 2025.
"Discovering how to bring Paddington’s story to the stage continues to be an enormous privilege - with Jessica Swale and Tom Fletcher, it’s been thrilling to see this show grow into something very special, packing an incredible new score and a heart wrenching script into a marmalade filled suitcase. This is Paddington as you’ve never seen him before, bought to life by a team celebrating all of the magic and wonder of live theatre. Alongside our producers Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley, who look after this bear with the greatest care, we’ve been dreaming up big things for Paddington and can’t wait to welcome him to this iconic venue later this year."
Luke Sheppard
CAST
TIMI AKINYOSADE - Tony
ESME BACALLA-HAYES - Swing
DELILAH BENNETT-CARDY - Judy Brown
DAVID BIRCH - Swing
AMY BOOTH-STEEL - Lady Sloane
JOSEPH BRAMLEY - Jonathan
TARINN CALLENDER - Grant
LEO COLLON - Jonathan
ADRIAN DER GREGORIAN - Mr Brown
TIAGO DHONDT BAMBERGER - Ensemble
TOM EDDEN - Mr Curry
BRENDA EDWARDS - Tanya
AIMÉE FISHER - Ensemble
JAMES HAMEED - Young Man / Paddington Off-stage Performer and Remote Puppeteer
VICTORIA HAMILTON-BARRITT - Millicent Clyde
STEVIE HARE - Jonathan
JACQUELINE HUGHES - Ensemble
KELLIANNA JAY - Ensemble
TEDDY KEMPNER - Mr Gruber
BONNIE LANGFORD - Mrs Bird
SAM LATHWOOD - Swing / Assistant Dance Captain
NATASHA LEAVER - Ensemble
KATIE LEE - Swing / Dance Captain
SUNNY LEE - Ensemble
VICKI LEE TAYLOR - Ensemble
JÁIDEN LODGE - Ensemble
ANDILÉ MABHENA - Swing
ROSE MARY O'REILLY - Swing
ABBIE PURVIS - Alternate Paddington (On-stage Performer)
BEN REDFERN - Ensemble
AMY ELLEN RICHARDSON - Mrs Brown
HUGO ROLLAND - Swing
JASPER ROWSE - Jonathan
ALI SAREBANI - Alternate Paddington (On-stage Performer)
ARTI SHAH - Paddington (On-stage Performer)
SIMON SHORTEN - Ensemble
HASSAN TAJ - Understudy Paddington (On-stage Performer)
CREATIVES
Adapted from the much-loved books written by MICHAEL BOND
TOM FLETCHER – Music and lyrics
JESSICA SWALE – Book
LUKE SHEPPARD – Director
MATT BRIND - Musical Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements
ELLEN KANE - Choreographer
TOM PYE - Scenic Designer
GABRIELLA SLADE - Costume Designer
TAHRA ZAFAR - Paddington and Puppet Design
AUDREY BRISSON - Bear Physicality
PHILL WOODFINE - Remote Puppetry Coach
NEIL AUSTIN - Lighting Designer
GARETH OWEN - Sound Designer
ASH J WOODWARD - Video Designer
HELEN KEANE CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES - Hair, Wig & Make-Up Designer
MAJID ADIN - Illustration and Additional Animation
LAURA BANGAY - Musical Director
NATALIE GALLACHER CDG for PIPPA AILION and NATALIE GALLACHER CASTING - Casting Director
NICK HOCKADAY - Young Persons' Casting Director
JAVIER MARZAN - Physical Comedy Consultant
TOBAGO CRUSOE AND FELIX RUIZ - Additional Music Consultants