Michael Bond News

Paddington the Musical is eyeing a 2027 bow on Broadway. The production's lead producer, Sonia Friedman, revealed following the show's seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL, winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 9 WhatsOnStage Awards, has extended its West End run through February 13, 2028, with best ticket availability from Winter 2026.

Decca Records has announced that the new album, ‘Paddington The Musical - Original Cast Recording', will now be brought forward and released digitally on 10 April 2026.

The new UK hit PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL has released a new studio recording of the song “Marmalade” in celebration of World Book Day 2026. Listen to the new track now!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  January 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

An all new trailer has been released from Paddington the Musical, now playing in London. The musical, adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and StudioCanal’s hit films.

With Paddington The Musical opening to critical acclaim at the Savoy Theatre, the production has announced an extension through 2026 – Michael Bond’s centenary year - until 14 February 2027.

Saturday evening, December 6th, Paddington Bear made an appearance on the BBC, performing opposite Tom Fletcher to sing 'The Bear in the Ballroom' from the new musical on Strictly Come Dancing, and we've got the footage!

Paddington the Musical is now officially open at the Savoy Theatre, and all new photos have been released from the show! Check out the photos of Paddington in action here!

Paddington the Musical arrives at the Savoy Theatre with a heart full of hope and a suitcase packed with marmalade flavoured charm, delivering a joyous celebration of inclusion, diversity and equality in every beat.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL opened today in the West End, with the musical making its world premiere at the Savoy Theatre — what did critics think of the new production?

With PADDINGTON The Musical now in performances at the Savoy Theatre, get a look at a new holiday single from the musical, featuring the show's composer, Tom Fletcher. Watch the video as Fletcher performs the heartwarming tune, 'One of Us.'

STUDIOCANAL has announced STUDIOCANAL ON STAGE, emphasising STUDIOCANAL’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their catalogue with more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history.

With PADDINGTON The Musical now in previews at the Savoy Theatre, get a look at a new behind-the-scenes extract, featuring a brand-new song from the musical, 'Rhythm of London.'  Watch the video here!

After the first preview of Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show's star was interviewed by a BBC journalist. The new video shows a first look at the Paddington puppet walking around the set, also debuting his speaking voice.

Writer Jessica Swale shares insights on adapting Paddington the Musical, exploring kindness and collaboration in this exciting new production.

All new rehearsal photography has been released for Paddington The Musical, which opens next month at the Savoy Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!

An all new video has been released, featuring a first listen to the song 'Pretty Little Dead Things', a brand-new track from PADDINGTON The Musical. Check out the video here!

Paddington the Musical has released an all new video, featuring the song 'The Explorer & the Bear' with Tom Fletcher. Watch the video here and learn more about the production!

The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.