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Paddington stage musical in the works with songs by McFly star Tom Fletcher

Source: StudioCanal

Paddington Bear is coming to the theatre.

The popular character originated by children’s author Michael Bond in 1958 has gone on to spawn more than 20 books and a wildly successful film series with Ben Whishaw voicing the titular bear.

On Tuesday (12 December), the forthcoming stage adaptation – featuring music and star – was announced by producers. Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley.

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