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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.

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!

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.

Watch a video of Paddington The Musical opening night bows, now that the show is officially open at the Savoy Theatre on the West End, with the world premiere of the new musical running through October 25, 2026.

Watch the official music video for 'One of Us' from the West End's Paddington The Musical, now running at the Savoy Theatre, ahead of the cast album's 2026 release.

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.

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!

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.

With rehearsals underway for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, almost the full company has been revealed. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Following a frenzied, sold-out and critically-lauded 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, the exceptionally-funny, darkly-comic musical, is ready, once again, to sweep you up on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests’ of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue, Neon 194, 194 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9LN from January 12, 2024. See photos of the production!

Get a first look at soul legend Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed singing 'MUSEUM OF LOSS' from Rehab the Musical. Watch the video ahead of its transfer to a new West End venue.

Following a 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, will once again bring you on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests' of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue

Three Korean musicals will be showcased in London for the first time to show the diverse writing talent as part of the first K Musical Roadshow in the UK. The presentation will consist of three 30 minute presentations followed by a drinks and food reception.

A top line-up of West End stars will be taking to the stage at West End for Ukraine on Monday 9 May 2022 at the Charing Cross Theatre. The musical fundraiser is in aid of the UNICEF Ukraine Emergency Appeal, raising vital urgent funds for children in desperate need. 

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Hannah Selk and Zoe Simon will join Isobel Hubble and Francesca McKeown in the title role of Matilda from 19 March 2019.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has released new production images featuring the previously announced new cast of the multi-award winning show, which is now playing its eighth year in the West End having opened at the Cambridge Theatre seven years ago today on 25 October 2011.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced new casting with Hayden Tee playing Miss Trunchbull alongside Rob Compton and Holly Dale Spencer as Mr and Mrs Wormwood. Gina Beck will continue to play Miss Honey, having joined the company in September 2017. Isobel Hubble and Francesca McKeown will join Sarah Munday and Olivia Wells in sharing the title role of Matilda. The multi award-winning production is currently playing its seventh year in the West End and is booking until 20 October 2019.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Sara Munday and Olivia Wells will join Lily-Mae Evans and Savannah Read in the title role of Matilda from 13 March 2018. Seen by over 7.7 million people across more than 60 cities worldwide, the multi award-winning production is now playing its seventh year in London, booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 10 February 2019.