Paddington The Musical extends West End run

Paddington The Musical hasn’t even started performances, but it’s already extended!

Adapted from Michael Bond’s books and the hit films, the new musical features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, as well as a book by Jessica Swale and direction by Luke Sheppard.

Telling the story of a small bear from Peru who finds a home with the Brown family in London, it’s when a villain threatens Paddington’s new life that the family sets out on a rescue mission. The musical is preparing for its first preview at the Savoy Theatre from 1 November.

The principal cast is made up of Timi Akinyosade (Tony), Amy Booth-Steel (Lady Sloane), Tarinn Callender (Grant), Delilah Bennett-Cardy (Judy Brown), Adrian Der Gregorian (Mr Brown), Tom Edden (Mr Curry), Brenda Edwards (Tanya), Amy Ellen Richardson (Mrs Brown), Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Millicent Clyde), Teddy Kempner (Mr Gruber), Bonnie Langford (Mrs Bird), and the role of Jonathan Brown is played by Joseph Bramley, Leo Collon, Stevie Hare and Jasper Rowse.

The ensemble are 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.

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The designers and performers bringing the main character to life will be revealed during the first preview.

The creative team working with Sheppard includes Matt Brind as musical supervisor, orchestrator and arranger, Ellen Kane as choreographer, Tom Pye as scenic designer, Gabriella Slade as costume designer, Neil Austin as lighting designer, Gareth Owen as sound designer, Ash J Woodward as video designer and animator, Campbell Young Associates as hair, wig and make-up designers, Majid Adin for illustration and additional animation, Laura Bangay as musical director, and Natalie Gallacher for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting as casting director.

Nick Hockaday serves as young persons’ casting director, Javier Marzan as physical comedy consultant, with Tobago and D-Lime providing additional music consultancy.

The production is inspired by the 2014 film Paddington and includes new songs, choreography and the bear’s trademark marmalade sandwiches.

Michael Bond’s first Paddington book was published in 1958. Since then, more than 35 million copies have been sold worldwide, and the character has appeared in several television series and three feature films, most recently Paddington in Peru in 2024.

Paddington The Musical is now booking at the Savoy Theatre until 25 October 2026.