Where is Paddington The Musical playing?

Paddington The Musical is playing at the Savoy Theatre in London.

Who wrote the songs for Paddington The Musical?

The songs for Paddington The Musical were written by Tom Fletcher of the band McFly.

When does Paddington The Musical run until?

Paddington The Musical is scheduled to run until October 2026.

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Paddington Musical: Bear-ly Believable Spectacle!

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Summary

The musical's star is the incredibly detailed Paddington costume.
Tom Fletcher of McFly fame composed the show's songs.
The show features elaborate London sets, including the Natural History Museum.

Paddington Musical: Bear-ly Believable Spectacle!

Paddington The Musical, a highly anticipated production based on Michael Bond's cherished books, has arrived at London's Savoy Theatre and is poised for success. The show's standout feature is its "bear lit" costume, designed by Tahra Zafar, which elicits immense audience delight with its lifelike expressions and movements, brought to life by Arti Shah. James Hameed provides the voice from the wings, though some may miss Ben Whishaw's original tones.

The musical score, penned by Tom Fletcher of McFly fame, offers a mix of comic, anthemic, and sentimental songs. Highlights include "Pretty Little Dead Things" by villainess Millicent Clyde (Victoria Hamilton-Barritt) and the vibrant "The Rhythm Of London." Bonnie Langford shines as the Scottish housekeeper, and Tom Edden delivers strong comedic performance as the cabbie Mr. Curry, whose transformation scene is a psychedelic showstopper.