Paddington Hits The Stage!

Pack your marmalade sandwiches and get down to the Savoy Theatre, to welcome the world's most beloved bear to the stage! Paddington: The Musical makes its eagerly awaited debut in 2025, bringing Michael Bond's timeless tale of the iconic bear from deepest darkest Peru - a true British national treasure - to the London stage in November. 

With original music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher of McFly and a book by Olivier-award winning playwright Jessica Swale (Nell Gwyn, Stig of the Dump), the show reimagines Paddington's journey from his homeland to the heart of London, drawing inspiration from the treasured books and smash hit films that made us all fall in love with the marmalade loving bear. Directed by Olivier Award nominee Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In the Heights), casting and more information will be announced soon.

Did You Know?

Paddington first appeared in A Bear Called Paddington in 1958, written by Michael Bond, and has since starred in over 20 books, translated into more than 40 languages. He's the nation's grand-bear!

The name Paddington comes from the London train station where the Brown family first found him. Tired of the same old commute? Stop off and see his statue!

Paddington's love of marmalade isn't just a quirky trait  - it's become a symbol of his charm, with fans around the world sending jars of marmalade to 32 Windsor Gardens.

Paddington always wears his tag that reads: "Please look after this bear. Thank you." It's inspired by evacuee children during WWII.

Paddington's voice in the hit films is provided by actor Ben Whishaw, who also plays Q in the James Bond series - talk about bear-illiant range!