PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL extends West End run at the Savoy Theatre

The brand-new major West End musical, based on the beloved books by Michael Bond and the StudioCanal films, begins performances on 1 November.

Paddington The Musical features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher (The Creakers), a book by Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn) and will be directed by Luke Sheppard (Just For One Day).

The cast for the show includes Amy Booth-Steel (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Chichester Festival Theatre) as Lady Sloane, Tarinn Callender (Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) as Grant, Delilah Bennett-Cardy (Bugsy Malone, UK Tour) as Judy Brown, Adrian Der Gregorian (Made in Dagenham, Adelphi Theatre) as Mr Brown, Tom Edden (Oliver!, Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as Mr Curry, Brenda Edwards (Chicago, UK Tour) as Tanya, Amy Ellen Richardson (Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre) as Mrs Brown, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Hadestown, Lyric Theatre) as Millicent Clyde, Teddy Kempner (Girl from the North Country, Old Vic) as Mr Gruber, and Bonnie Langford (Sondheim's Old Friends, Gielgud Theatre) as Mrs Bird.

It is completed by Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Tiago Dhondt Bamberger, David Birch, Aimée Fisher, Jacqueline Hughes, Kellianna Jay, Sam Lathwood, Natasha Leaver, Katie Lee, Sunny Lee, Vicki Lee Taylor, Jáiden Lodge, Andilé Mabhena, Rose Mary O’Reilly, Ben Redfern, Hugo Rolland and Simon Shorten.

The role of Jonathan Brown will be shared by Joseph Bramley, Leo Collon, Stevie Hare, and Jasper Rowe.

The creative team for Paddington The Musical includes musical supervisor, orchestrations and arrangements by Matt Brind, choreography by Ellen Kane, scenic design by Tom Pye, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Neil Austin, sound design by Gareth Owen, video design and animation by Ash J Woodward, hair, wig and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates, illustration and additional animation by Majid Adin, musical director Laura Bangay, casting director Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting, young persons’ casting director Nick Hockaday, physical comedy consultant Javier Marzan, and additional music consultants Tobago and D-Lime.

Paddington is produced by Sonia Friedman (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Anna Marsh on behalf of STUDIOCANCAL, and Eliza Lumley on behalf of Universal Music UK.

Paddington the Musical follows a small, lost bear from Peru who arrives in London hoping to find a new home. A chance meeting with the Brown family welcomes him into the charming world of Windsor Gardens. However, it isn't that easy because a vengeful villain has her sights set on Paddington; the Browns will have to embark on the ultimate rescue mission, realising they need this special bear as much as he needs them.

Jam-packed with show-stopping songs, dazzling choreography, mischief, and mayhem at every turn - everything you need for the ultimate family musical in the West End this winter!

Paddington The Musical is now extending performances at the Savoy Theatre to 25 October 2026.

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