With rehearsals now underway, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK have announced the (almost) full company for the world premiere of Paddington The Musical.
Joining the previously announced cast 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.
They join 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 Joseph Bramley, Leo Collon, Stevie Hare and Jasper Rowse as Jonathan Brown.
Paddington The Musical is adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and the award-winning STUDIOCANAL films. With music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard, the production opens at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 30 November, with previews from Saturday 1 November. It is currently booking until 25 May 2026.
Casting for Paddington himself, along with the Bear Designer and Bear Creative team, will be revealed at the first preview performance.
The creative team includes Matt Brind (Musical Supervisor, Orchestrations and Arrangements), Ellen Kane (Choreographer), Tom Pye (Scenic Designer), Gabriella Slade (Costume Designer), Neil Austin (Lighting Designer), Gareth Owen (Sound Designer), Ash J Woodward (Video Designer and Animation), Campbell Young Associates (Hair, Wig & Make-Up Designer), Majid Adin (Illustration and Additional Animation), Laura Bangay (Musical Director), Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting (Casting Director), Nick Hockaday (Young Persons’ Casting Director), and Javier Marzan (Physical Comedy Consultant). Tobago and D-Lime join as Additional Music Consultants.
A rather wonderful adventure is about to begin.
When a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a new home, a chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens.
But London isn’t all afternoon teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when a mysterious and vengeful villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Browns embark on a thrilling rescue mission, realising they need this special bear as much as he needs them.
Packed with show-stopping songs, dazzling choreography, mischief and mayhem at every turn – and of course, marmalade sandwiches – Paddington The Musical is based on the iconic characters from Michael Bond’s books, with a story inspired by the award-winning 2014 film.
Listings and ticket information can be found here
