Paddington the Musical to premiere in London’s West End this year
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What to know about the Paddington musical coming to the West End
- Paddington The Musical, featuring music by McFly's Tom Fletcher, will premiere at London's Savoy Theatre on November 1.
- Adapted from Michael Bond's books, the musical follows Paddington Bear's adventures in London after arriving from Peru.
- Fletcher has expressed his excitement about bringing the beloved character's story to life on stage, saying he feels a great responsibility.
- Playwright Jessica Swale emphasised Paddington's cultural significance as a symbol of hope and kindness and said “I can’t wait to share this beautiful tale”.
- Priority tickets go on sale May 13, followed by general sales on May 15. Casting and the performance schedule will be announced later.