Good news for Paddington The Musical fans. The much-anticipated original London cast recording of the blockbuster musical is coming out sooner than expected.
Decca Records has announced that due to overwhelming public demand, the official cast recording for the multi-award-winning Paddington The Musical will have its digital release brought forward to 10 April 2026.
Check live availability for Paddington The Musical tickets here.
Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios with a full orchestra, the album features the complete West End cast performing the score by Tom Fletcher (McFly). The recording is arranged, orchestrated, and produced by Matt Brind (Come Alive!).
Fans looking for a physical album of the show won’t have to wait much longer, as the album will be released on vinyl, CD, and Yoto on 22 May 2026.
Paddington The Musical London cast recording to be released on 12″ Vinyl
Marmalade-flavoured success
Since opening at the Savoy Theatre, Paddington The Musical has become a critical and commercial juggernaut. It recently made history by garnering 11 Olivier Award nominations. The show has also won nine trophies at the WhatsOnStage Awards, and the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.
The Evening Standard hailed the show as “the most wonderful theatrical creation in years,” while the Daily Mail described the production as a “marmalade-flavoured masterpiece.” Read more Paddington reviews here.
Paddington The Musical (Savoy Theatre – London). Photo by Johan Persson
The creative team
Directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, Starlight Express), the musical features a book by Jessica Swale and music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher.
The show is based on the much-loved Paddington stories by Michael Bond and the hit PADDINGTON film, by special arrangement with STUDIOCANAL. The stage production is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL, and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK.
Book tickets to Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre.
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Plan Your Visit
- Theatre: Savoy Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R 0ET
- Booking Until: 30 May 2027
- Cast Recording Release: 10 April 2026 (Digital) / 22 May 2026 (Physical)
- Performance Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday at 7:30pm; Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:30pm.
Savoy Theatre, London
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