Paddington: The Musical extends its West End run as a new cast takes the stage
The Savoy Theatre production is booking through June 2028, with new performers sharing the role of Paddington and productions planned for Broadway and Sydney.
Paddington: The Musical has extended its West End run at London’s Savoy Theatre through 25 June 2028. The extension, reported on 29 October, gives audiences more time to see the Olivier Award-winning show as a new company joins the cast.
The Hollywood Reporter and West End Theatre both attributed the longer run to “unprecedented demand”. West End Theatre says the Savoy Theatre production is now booking through the new date; neither report gives ticket-sales figures to quantify that demand.
Who plays Paddington in the new cast?
Sonny Monaghan provides Paddington’s voice and remote puppetry, while Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj perform the bear on stage, according to both reports. West End Theatre also names Freya Rose as an understudy for the on-stage role. The split between voice, puppetry and stage performance means the character is brought to life by more than one performer.
The company includes Haydn Oakley as Mr Brown, Charlotte Wakefield as Mrs Brown and Linzi Hateley as Mrs Bird. Marc Pickering plays Mr Curry, while Teddy Kempner returns as Mr Gruber, The Hollywood Reporter reported. West End Theatre also lists alternating performers for the Brown children: Poppy Houghton and Francesca Ratcliffe as Judy, and Charlie Dean, Arlo Drage, Oliver Goodman and Finn Leonard as Jonathan.
How long is Paddington: The Musical running?
The newly announced booking date is 25 June 2028. West End Theatre lists a running time of two hours and 45 minutes, including an interval, and an age requirement of six or older. The story follows the bear’s arrival from Peru and his encounter with the Brown family in London’s Windsor Gardens.
The extension follows seven Olivier Award wins in 2026, equalling the record for the most wins by a musical. The Hollywood Reporter says the awards included best new musical and best director for Luke Sheppard. West End Theatre also reports nine WhatsOnStage Award wins, including best new musical, best professional debut performance and best direction.
Where is Paddington: The Musical going next?
Separate productions are planned for Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027 and Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in September 2027. NewsJaws previously covered the planned Sydney run.
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Sources and context
- ‘Paddington: The Musical’ Extends West End Run Due to “Unprecedented Demand”The Hollywood Reporter
- Paddington The Musical extends to June 2028 as a new company joins the West End cast | West End TheatreWest End Theatre
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