“Paddington The Musical isn’t simply the best show of the year, it is the best new musical the West End has seen in quite some time.”
By Daz GaleNov 30, 2025Full Review
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Paddington The Musical
Savoy Theatre · 2h 45m
Opened Nov 30, 2025 · 10 months in the West End
19 Rave
8 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics warmly embrace this heartfelt adaptation, praising the ingenious bear design and timely themes of kindness and belonging. While some note forgettable songs and plot holes, the production's charm, spectacle, and emotional resonance win hearts.
Critic Scorecard
27 reviews19 Rave
8 Positive
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“It wants you to love it, and it is ultimately impossible to resist.”
By Sarah CromptonNov 30, 2025Full Review
“Every detail of this show is exquisite – and I confidently predict that this will be one proudly British export that will go on to conquer the world.”
By Fiona MountfordDec 1, 2025Full Review
“In a West End crowded with revivals and jukebox fare, this is the best new musical in years.”
By Greg StewartNov 30, 2025Full Review
“For those wearied by the relentless stream of stage musicals based on popular films or books, Paddington is here to scrape the cynicism from their hearts, and to prove how it can be done properly.”
By Tim BanoDec 1, 2025Full Review
