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Paddington: The Musical

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Paddington
The Musical
MusicTom Fletcher
LyricsTom Fletcher
BookJessica Swale
BasisPaddington Bear
stories by Michael Bond
Paddington film series

Paddington: The Musical (working title) is an upcoming stage musical with music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and a book by Jessica Swale, based on the Paddington Bear stories by Michael Bond and the film series of the same name.

Background

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On 12 December 2023, it was announced that the musical is being developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, StudioCanal and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK.[1][2] The musical will be directed by Luke Sheppard and is planned to open in the UK in 2025 following workshops in 2023 and 2024.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Paws for applause: Paddington set to star in stage musical | Theatre | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com.
  2. ^ Shafer, Ellise (December 12, 2023). "'Paddington' Musical Adaptation in the Works".
  3. ^ "Paddington stage musical in development for 2025". BBC News. December 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Holpuch, Amanda (2023-12-12). "Britain's Friendliest Bear to Hit the Stage in 'Paddington: The Musical'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-31.