With rehearsals now underway, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK have released first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of Paddington The Musical, opening in London’s West End.
The musical will open at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 30 November, with previews beginning Saturday 1 November. It is currently booking until 25 May 2026.
The cast includes previously announced 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 sharing the role of Jonathan Brown.
Joining them 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.
Adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and the award-winning STUDIOCANAL films, Paddington The Musical features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard.
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), Javier Marzan (Physical Comedy Consultant), and Tobago and D-Lime (Additional Music Consultants).
A rather wonderful adventure is about to begin…
Packed with show-stopping songs, dazzling choreography, mischief and mayhem – and of course, marmalade sandwiches – Paddington The Musical brings the iconic bear to life in a thrilling new stage production.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
