Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Paddington: The Musical
A new musical based on the beloved Paddington Bear stories has just opened in London's West End!
Previews for 'Paddington: The Musical' started Saturday night at the Savoy Theatre.
The show brings Paddington Bear to life using puppetry.
The creative team worked hard to make sure the bear looks and moves just right.
James Hameed and Arti Shah are the main performers bringing Paddington to life on stage.
The musical is based on the book 'A Bear Called Paddington' by Michael Bond.
Because it's so popular already, the show has been extended until October 25, 2026!
This is a big moment for the character, moving from books and movies to a live musical performance.
Paddington Bear makes his stage musical debut in the West End at the Savoy Theatre.
Previews for 'Paddington: The Musical' began Saturday night.
First images of the titular bear, brought to life through puppetry, have been released.
The production features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and book by Jessica Swale, directed by Luke Sheppard.
The musical's run has been extended to October 25, 2026.
- Who
- Paddington Bear, performed by James Hameed and Arti Shah, with alternate performers Abbie Purvis and Ali Sarebani
- What
- The West End premiere of 'Paddington: The Musical' with previews beginning
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Savoy Theatre, West End
- Why
- To bring the beloved children's literary icon Paddington Bear to the stage in a musical adaptation.
- Venue
- Savoy Theatre, West End
- Opening
- Saturday night (previews)
- Extension
- October 25, 2026
- Book
- Jessica Swale
- Music and Lyrics
- Tom Fletcher
- Director
- Luke Sheppard
- Producers
- Sonia Friedman, Eliza Lumley (Sonia Friedman Productions, StudioCanal, Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK)