‘Paddington’ Stage Musical In The Works

Zac Ntim
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Paddington is heading to the stage. A musical adaptation of Michael Bond’s original Paddington books is being developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Studiocanal, and Eliza Lumley Productions. Tom Fletcher of the early noughties boyband McFly has signed on to write the music and lyrics.

Producers today said they plan to debut the production in the UK in 2025. No other casting or staging plans were released in today’s announcement.

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“It is a privilege to be creating a new musical about this gorgeous and beloved little bear with such a wonderful team,” Friedman and Lumley said today in a joint statement.

“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. We hope to inspire audiences of all ages with fun, beauty, joy, and all that Paddington stands for.”

Actor Ben Whishaw has voiced Paddington in two film adaptions of Bond’s books. Earlier this year, we reported that a third film was in the works. Producers later confirmed that Whishaw will return for a third film in the trilogy alongside newcomers Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Emily Mortimer.

Sony has set the threequel for a January 17, 2025, stateside debut. The film will open in the UK two months prior on November 8, 2024.

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