In the show, which has received rave reviews, the role of Paddington is shared by Arti Shah (who portrays him onstage) with James Hameed voicing him offstage, as well as remote puppeteering Paddington’s face. It has also recently extended its run at London’s Savoy Theatre until 14 February 2027.
The polite, marmalade-loving bear from Peru has gone on to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales backstage at the Royal Variety Performance, was photographed by Vogue at The Savoy Hotel and performed one of the songs from the musical, The Explorer and the Bear, with Fletcher on Strictly Come Dancing.
“But, also, the story and what it actually means is so important and feels more relevant now than ever before. A small bear has come from another country to London with no belongings, apart from a few jars of marmalade, and he’s looking for a home and a family, but most of all, just looking for this city to be kind to him, and that is such a powerful thing to be putting out in the world right now.”
Not only did Fletcher help Paddington make his stage debut, but the McFly singer and best-selling children’s author is also bringing another very special bear to life for the first time, BBC Children in Need’s mascot Pudsey.
Although Children in Need supports disadvantaged children and young people across the UK with various challenges, Fletcher was particularly moved by the charity’s bereavement projects. While writing the story, he read it to his three sons, aged 11, nine and seven, who he shares with his wife Giovanna, for their unfiltered honesty. “They ended up having these amazing conversations about quite difficult subjects. It's my responsibility as a parent to explain to them what Children in Need means and stands for. The less I dumb it down for them, the better they respond to it. I feel very lucky that I get to provide that launchpad for other families.”
How to get Paddington the Musical West End tickets
Paddington tickets are now live at LOVEtheatre starting from £29. The show is running at London's Savoy Theatre from 1st November to May 2026.
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