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Just ahead of Paddington’s official opening night on the West End they have revealed their official production images. The Paddington production images shows the viral Paddington bear puppet. As well as some of the gorgeous sets and musical numbers in the show. The musical is based on the movie Paddington and the book A bear called Paddington and features songs by Tom Fletcher and a book by Jessica Swale.
The musical stars James hameed as Paddington’s off stage performer and Arti Shah as Paddington’s on stage performer. Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Millicent Clyde, Timi Akinyosade as Tony, Amy Booth-Steel as Lady Sloane, Delilah Bennett-Cardy as Judy Brown. Furthermore it features Adrian Der Gregorin as Mr Brown, Ellen Richardson as Mrs Brown. Tarinn Callender as Grant and Teddy Kempner as Mr Gruber.
The Paddington puppet has captured the hearts of everyone worldwide and the team responsible for the incredible design is Tahra Zafar (bear designer). Audrey Brisson (Bear physicality associate director), Phil Woodfine (remote puppetry coach) and Annabelle Davis (Paddington bear casting director).



The musical follows the story of the film and tells of a lost bear from Peru who finds a new home with the Brown family after arriving in London. The show will delve into the challenges london presents. And the Browns mission to rescue Paddington when he’s targeted by Millicent Clyde. Songs from the show include, Pretty Little Dead Things. The Explorer and the Bear and One of us.
The show is currently booking until October 2026!