New music video released for Paddington The Musical ahead of London premiere

A brand new music video has been released for Paddington The Musical, which officially opens at the West End’s Savoy Theatre in London this Sunday (30 November 2025).

Paddington the Musical is now playing in previews at the Savoy Theatre, and is booking in London to 25 May 2026.

Released today, the composer of Paddington, McFly’s Tom Fletcher, sings ‘One of Us’ from the show, in a music video that features Paddington Bear himself, filmed at Paddington station in London.

Video: Tom Fletcher sings ‘One of Us’ from Paddington The Musical

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Songs already released from the 18-song score of Paddington include ‘Pretty Little Dead Things’, sung by Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Hadestown) who plays Millicent Clyde in the show; and ‘Rhythm of London’. The cast recording of Paddington will be released in March.

The new musical is based on the much-loved Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond and the successful films.

Paddington The Musical has a book by Olivier Award winner Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn, Summerland), and music and lyrics by McFly’s Tom Fletcher (The Creakers).

The show is directed by award-winner Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, Starlight Express, Just For One Day).

The cast of Paddington

The cast of Paddington stars Timi Akinyosade (Man Like Mobeen) as Tony, Amy Booth-Steel (Coronation Street) as Lady Sloane, Tarrin Callender (Hamilton) as Grant, Delilah Bennett-Cardy (The Magic Faraway Tree) as Judy Brown, Adrian Der Gregorian (Roman Holiday) as Mr. Brown, Tom Edden (Crazy For You) as Mr. Curry, Brenda Edwards (We Will Rock You) as Tanya, Amy Ellen Richardson (Extraordinary Women) as Mrs. Brown, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Hadestown) as Millicent Clyde, Teddy Kempner (Girl From The North Country) as Mr. Gruber and Bonnie Langford (Les Miserables) as Mrs. Bird.

The role of Jonathan Brown is played by Joseph Bramley, Leo Collon, Stevie Hare and Jasper Rowse.

Paddington is played by James Hameed as the Off-stage Performer and Remote Puppeteer, and Arti Shah as the On-stage Performer. The Alternate Paddington On-stage Performers are Abbie Purvis and Ali Sarebani.

The ensemble cast features Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Tiago Dhondt Bamberger, David Birch, Aimée Fisher, Jacqueline Hughes, Kellianna Jay, Sam Lathwood, Natasha Leaver, Katie Lee, Sunny Lee, Vicki Lee Taylor, Jáiden Lodge, Andilé Mabhena, Rose Mary O’Reilly, Ben Redfern, Hugo Rolland and Simon Shorten.

More about the creators of Paddington

Joining Luke Sheppard in the wider creative team are musical supervisor, orchestrations and arrangements by Matt Brind; choreography by Ellen Kane; scenic design by Tom Pye; costume design by Gabriella Slade; lighting design by Neil Austin; sound design by Gareth Owen; video design and animation by Ash J Woodward; WHAM (Wigs, hair, wig and make-up) design by Campbell Young Associates; illustration and additional animation by Majid Adin; musical director Laura Bangay; casting director Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting; young persons’ casting director Nick Hockaday; physical comedy consultant Javier Marzan; and additional music consultants Tobago and D-Lime.

The creative team behind Paddington Bear are: Paddington Bear Designer Tahra Zafar, Bear Physicality Associate Director Audrey Brisson, Remote Puppetry Coach Audrey Brisson, and Paddington Bear Casting Director Annabelle Davis.

Paddington is produced by Sonia Friedman (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Book of Mormon), Anna Marsh on behalf of STUDIOCANAL, and Eliza Lumley on behalf of Universal Music UK.

Paddington on Strictly & the Royal Variety Performance

The cast of Paddington, including Paddington Bear, recently performed at this year’s Royal Variety Performance 2025 in London, in the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales – who met Paddington Bear.

The Royal Variety Performance will air on ITV on 21 December 2025.

Paddington is also set to appear on Strictly Come Dancing’s Musicals Week on 6 December 2026. Tom Fletcher will serenade a couple with one of his new songs from Paddington The Musical, with Paddington Bear himself also taking to the dance floor.