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Major new West End show Paddington The Musical is releasing an Original London Cast Recording in 2026.
Released by Decca Records, part of Universal Music UK, and recorded with the full West End cast at Abbey Road Studios, the Paddington The Musical London cast recording will be available on streaming, on CD and as a collectible 12″ vinyl edition.
The album’s release on digital streaming will be in March 2026, with the exact date to be confirmed.
The 12″ Vinyl and CD will be released on 22 May 2026.
Earlier this month the show unveiled a first-look at Paddington Bear, with early preview audiences at the show raving about how Paddington is brought to life on stage.
Paddington The Musical is now playing at the Savoy Theatre in London, booking until 25 October 2026.
The new musical is based on the much-loved Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond and the successful StudioCanal films, and has a book by Olivier Award winner Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn, Summerland), and music and lyrics by McFly’s Tom Fletcher (The Creakers).
Listen to Paddington The Musical
One track has already been released from the Paddington cast recording, with Victoria Hamilton-Barritt singing “Pretty Little Dead Things”.
Also get a first listen today of a behind-the-scenes extract of the Paddington song ‘Rhythm of London’.
You can also listen to composer of Paddington, Tom Fletcher, singing “The Explorer & the Bear”.
The cast of Paddington includes Timi Akinyosade (Man Like Mobeen) as Tony, Amy Booth-Steel (Coronation Street) as Lady Sloane, Tarrin Callender (Hamilton) as Grant, Delilah Bennett-Cardy (The Magic Faraway Tree) as Judy Brown, Adrian Der Gregorian (Roman Holiday) as Mr. Brown, Tom Edden (Crazy For You) as Mr. Curry, Brenda Edwards (We Will Rock You) as Tanya, Amy Ellen Richardson (Extraordinary Women) as Mrs. Brown, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Hadestown) as Millicent Clyde, Teddy Kempner (Girl From The North Country) as Mr. Gruber and Bonnie Langford (Les Miserables) as Mrs. Bird.
The role of Jonathan Brown is played by Joseph Bramley, Leo Collon, Stevie Hare and Jasper Rowse; and Paddington Bear is played by James Hameed, as the Off-stage Performer and Remote Puppeteer, with Arti Shah as the On-stage Performer. The Alternate Paddington On-stage Performers are Abbie Purvis and Ali Sarebani.
Video: Meet Paddington Bear
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Paddington The Musical’s creative team is led by director Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, Starlight Express, Just For One Day), with musical supervisor, orchestrations and arrangements by Matt Brind; choreography by Ellen Kane; scenic design by Tom Pye; costume design by Gabriella Slade; lighting design by Neil Austin; sound design by Gareth Owen; video design and animation by Ash J Woodward; hair, wig and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates; illustration and additional animation by Majid Adin; musical director Laura Bangay; casting director Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting; young persons’ casting director Nick Hockaday; physical comedy consultant Javier Marzan; and additional music consultants Tobago and D-Lime.
The creative team behind the bear are Paddington Bear Designer Tahra Zafar, Bear Physicality Associate Director Audrey Brisson, Remote Puppetry Coach Audrey Brisson, and Paddington Bear Casting Director Annabelle Davis.
Paddington The Musical – First-look photos
In the show, when a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a new home, a chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens. But London isn’t all afternoon teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when a mysterious and vengeful villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Browns embark on a thrilling rescue mission, realising they need this special bear as much as he needs them.
Paddington at the Royal Variety Performance
On Wednesday 19 November 2025, the cast of Paddington The Musical performed in front of the Prince and Princess of Wales at this year’s Royal Variety Performance 2025. Introduced by the show’s composer Tom Fletcher, the cast of Paddington – including Paddington Bear – performed in the spectacular setting of the Royal Albert Hall.
Booking tickets to Paddington
Paddington The Musical is now playing at the Savoy Theatre in London, currently booking to 25 October 2026.
Book Paddington The Musical tickets at the Savoy Theatre London
UPDATES: First published 18 November 2025; Updated 20 November with further details
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