The main cast for the upcoming West End production of Paddington the Musical has been announced as rehearsals get underway. Producers also released initial photos from the show, which is based on the beloved character from darkest Peru.
The musical will feature the main cast:
Timi Akinyosade as Tony
Amy Booth-Steel as Lady Sloane
Tarrin Callender as Grant
Delilah Bennett-Cardy as Judy Brown
Adrian Der Gregorian as Mr. Brown
Tom Edden as Mr. Curry
Brenda Edwards as Tanya
Amy Ellen Richardson as Mrs. Brown
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Millicent Clyde
Teddy Kempner as Mr. Gruber
Bonnie Langford as Mrs. Bird
The role of Jonathan Brown will be shared by Joseph Bramley, Leo Collon, Stevie Hare, and Jasper Rowse.
While the actor playing Paddington and the bear's final appearance are still under wraps, the story will follow the famous bear as he arrives in London and is taken in by the Brown family. The show is written by Jessica Swale and directed by Luke Sheppard, with songs penned by McFly singer Tom Fletcher.
Anna Marsh, CEO of StudioCanal, the company behind the Paddington films, expressed her pride in the cast and the production. "We have put such genuine care into Paddington The Musical to ensure that audiences will truly delight in Paddington’s next adventure," she said. "It’s a true privilege for everyone at StudioCanal to be part of Paddington’s legacy."