Paddington The Musical releases new number performed by Victoria Hamilton-Barritt

The second track from Paddington The Musical has been unveiled.

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 world premiere at the Savoy Theatre from 1 November.

Last month, we revealed the first of 18 new original numbers written for the musical. You can listen to “Explorer and the Bear”, performed by Fletcher, below. In the show, Paddington Bear will perform the number.

Now, we can share a tease of “Pretty Little Dead Things” performed by Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Millicent Clyde, the villainous taxidermist.

The full track will be available later this month through Decca Records.

You can meet the (almost) full cast of Paddington The Musical here.

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 currently booking at the Savoy Theatre until 25 May 2026.