'Paddington: The Musical' Set to Open in Britain in 2025

The beloved bear's stage venture is being developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Studiocanal, and Eliza Lumley Productions, with Tom Fletcher writing the music and lyrics.

Paddington, the beloved bear from Michael Bond's book series, is set to star in a stage musical set to open in Britain in 2025.
The musical is being developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Studiocanal, and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK.
Tom Fletcher, a founding member of the British band McFly and a well-known children's author, will write the music and lyrics for the show.
Jessica Swale, whose play 'Nell Gwynn' won an Olivier Award for best new comedy in 2016, will write the musical's book.
A third Paddington film, 'Paddington in Peru,' is set to be released in Britain on Nov. 8, 2024, and in the U.S. on Jan. 17, 2025.