Overview
- Previews began November 1 at the Savoy Theatre, with opening night set for November 30 under director Luke Sheppard.
- Paddington is performed on stage by Arti Shah in a padded suit, with James Hameed voicing and remotely puppeteering facial expressions off stage; Abbie Purvis and Ali Sarebani serve as on-stage alternates.
- The bear’s creation is led by designer Tahra Zafar with bear physicality associate director Audrey Brisson, remote puppetry coach Phill Woodfine, and casting director Annabelle Davis.
- Producers Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley released first-look images and confirmed bookings through October 25, 2026, with Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK behind the run.
- The production features a book by Jessica Swale and music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, with a principal cast including Bonnie Langford, Amy Ellen Richardson, Adrian Der Gregorian, Tarinn Callender and Timi Akinyosade.