Meet the Cast of Paddington The Musical
Published on 19 January 2026
Last updated on 5 November 2026
Summary
- Paddington the Musical is set to premiere at the Savoy Theatre from November 30, 2025, to May 25, 2026, following the success of the beloved films.
- The musical tells the heartwarming story of Paddington's journey from Peru to London, featuring a cast of West End favorites including Timi Akinyosade and Bonnie Langford.
- Directed by Luke Sheppard, the production promises a delightful mix of warmth, humor, and spectacle, with a talented creative team behind it.
As the excitement grows around Paddington The Musical, it's time to meet the brilliant cast coming together to bring this beloved, marmalade-loving bear and his friends to life on stage.
Who plays Paddington in Paddington the Musical?
Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj share the on-stage performer role of Paddington. Purvis’ previous credits include Dog Squad (BBC), Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk (Motherwell Theatre) and she was a part of the original West End cast of Paddington The Musical, she made her West End debut as the alternate for Paddington.
Hassan Taj’s previous credits include Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker. Hassan also made his West End debut as a part of the original cast and returns for a second year.
Sonny Monaghan is the off-stage performer for Paddington using remote puppetry and voicing the character. He also doubles up as the Young Man. His previous credits include Dear Evan Hansen (UK/Asia Tour), this role marks his West End debut!
Who plays Mr Brown in Paddington the Musical?
Haydn Oakley plays the delightful Mr Brown. You may have seen him previously in the West End in shows like Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre, Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre, The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales, We Will Rock You at the Dominion or in Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum.
Who plays Mrs Brown in Paddington the Musical?
Charlotte Wakefield plays the optimistic matriarch Mrs Brown. Her previous West End credits include Spring Awakening (Original London Cast at the Lyric Hammersmith and Novello Theatre) in which she won an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and again for The Sound of Music at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Who plays Judy Brown in Paddington the Musical?
Poppy Houghton is the warm and caring Judy Brown. This role marks Webber's West End debut!
Who else stars in Paddington the Musical?
Completing the wider cast, audiences can also look out for Samantha Bingley as the glamorous Lady Sloane, Tarinn Callender as Grant, Marc Pickering as the grumpy Mr Curry, Cassidy Janson as the formidable Millicent Clyde, and Linzi Hateley as the ever-warm Mrs Bird. Rounding out the company are Shayne Maphosa and Eddison Burch sharing the role of Tony, ****Sandra Marvin (Tanya), and Teddy Kempner (Mr Gruber), while the role of Jonathan Brown is shared by Charlie Dean, Arlo Drage, Oliver Goodman and Finn Leonard.
What is Paddington about?
Bringing Michael Bond’s much-loved bear to the stage, Paddington the Musical bursts onto the stage at the Savoy Theatre with heart, humour, and marmalade-filled mischief, delighting audiences with joyful storytelling and characters. Set in the heart of London, the production celebrates kindness, family, and belonging, all brought together by the fantastic standout cast.
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