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Award-Winning Paddington Musical Heads to Australia
15 Oct
Summary
- The acclaimed Paddington musical will open at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in September 2027.
- The show has won seven Olivier awards and nine WhatsOnStage awards in London.
- Paddington: The Musical is also scheduled to open on Broadway in April 2027.
Sydney audiences are in for a treat as the award-winning production, Paddington: The Musical, is scheduled to open at the Capitol Theatre in September 2027. This beloved show has been a resounding success in London's West End since 2025. Further Australian cities are expected to host the production, though dates and cast details are yet to be confirmed.
The musical, based on Michael Bond's classic stories and popular film adaptations, has garnered numerous five-star reviews. It features an innovative animatronic puppet of Paddington, with a voice actor and puppeteer bringing the character to life in London. The production has been highly decorated, winning a record seven Olivier Awards in 2026, including Best New Musical, and a record nine WhatsOnStage Awards.
Paddington: The Musical continues its run in London until at least 2028 and is slated for a Broadway opening in April 2027. Producers Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley expressed excitement about bringing the show to Sydney, citing Australia's appreciation for world-class theatre and the iconic bear. Composer Tom Fletcher described the musical as his "greatest adventure," eager to share Paddington with Australian audiences.
