About the work
Musical with music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and book by Jessica Swale, based on Michael Bond's children's book A Bear Called Paddington (1958) and the 2014 film. Directed by Luke Sheppard. Opened on 30 November 2025 at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End; a Broadway run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre is announced for 2027.
Plot
A small bear from Peru arrives in London looking for a home and finds one with the Brown family. When taxidermist Millicent Clyde wants him for her collection, the Browns and their friends set out to save him.
Cultural significance
2026 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, plus the WhatsOnStage and Critics' Circle Theatre Awards in the same category.