Paddington musical is coming in 2025

The stage version will be adapted from the original book written by Michael Bond. His first book of the Paddington series was released in 1958 with the title A Bear Called Paddington, have been sold more than 35 million copies around the world in more than 40 languages.

The film versions, Paddington, and Paddington 2, based also on Michael Bond’s book have been a massive success, as well as the television series The Adventures of Paddington. The next film, Paddington in Peru, is set to be released in 2024.

The new musical’s music and lyrics are by Tom Fletcher, the book by Jessica Swale, and director Luke Sheppard.  The musical is in a workshop stage and is planned to open in the UK in 2025.

Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley from the producing company said they hope the new musical will “inspire audiences of all ages with fun, beauty, joy, and all that Paddington stands for"."The magic of Paddington is that, through his wide-eyed innocence, he sees the very best in humanity, reminding us that love and kindness can triumph if we open our hearts and minds to one another.”

"We cannot wait to bring Paddington, his antics, adventures and mishaps with the Brown family, and Michael Bond's other treasured characters to the stage."