Paddington The Musical is coming to London’s West End theatres later this year, featuring music from McFly’s Tom Fletcher.

Debuting at the Savoy Theatre on November 1, the exciting book and film is now transforming into a musical.

It follows the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home.

Ahead of the exciting new venture, hitmaker and children’s author Tom said he was ‘honoured’ to be trusted with the new gig.

He said: ‘It’s an honour to be entrusted to bring the story of Paddington to life on stage with the very best of creative collaborators in (playwright) Jessica (Swale), (theatre director) Luke (Sheppard), and our producers Sonia (Friedman) and Eliza (Lumley).

‘This unique and special bear is at the very heart of our nation, and I’m aware of the awesome responsibility we all have in taking on his story.

Paddington The Musical is coming to London’s West End theatres later this year, featuring music from McFly’s Tom Fletcher

Ahead of the exciting new venture, hitmaker and children’s author Tom said he was ‘honoured’ to be trusted with the new gig

‘It’s beyond exciting, and an absolute dream come true – we look forward to welcoming you to join us at the Savoy this autumn.’

Theatre director Swale added: ‘It’s such a privilege to be telling the story of such a beloved cultural icon.

‘Paddington is so much more than a fictional character; this special bear has come to represent hope, kindness and acceptance, so it’s never felt like a more apt time to bring this story to the stage, and with such a dream team.

‘Tom’s songs are extraordinary, earworms on a first listen, Luke is the most masterful director, and our producers are so incredibly pᴀssionate and dedicated, it really is a great honour to be on this adventure with them all.

‘I can’t wait to share this beautiful tale.’

Paddington, which was first published in 1958, has seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Sir Michael Hordern.

The recent movies, released in 2014, 2017 and 2024, have all sky rocketed at the box office.

Priority tickets for Paddington The Musical will be available from May 13, before going on general sale on May 15.

Debuting at the Savoy Theatre on November 1, the exciting book and film is now transforming into a musical

The performance schedule and casting is to be announced at a later date.

The film follows the iconic bear, brought to life through animation and voiced by Ben Whishaw, as he travels abroad to visit Aunt Lucy in his homeland.

Directed by Dougal Wilson, it sees Hugh Bonneville return as Mr. Brown and Imelda Staunton will once again play Aunt Lucy.