Paddington Bear Drops Album with West End Cast

Paddington Bear fans are in for a treat as the iconic British bear is set to drop an album with the West End cast. 

The loveable character, who made his West End debut in his own musical after 29 books and three film appearances, has now been busy recording the music at the legendary Abbey Road studios.

Paddington looked sensational dressed in his iconic red hat and blue duffle coat with toggles as he recreated The ' famous zebra crossing picture from their 1969 album.

The bear, who stands at 4 feet tall, ditched his battered brown suitcase and marmalade sandwich for the photoshoot. 

Fans will not have to wait long as Decca Records have revealed that Paddington The Musical - Original Cast Recording, release date will be brought forward to drop on April 10.  

Recorded with a full orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, with vocals from the complete West End Cast, the album is arranged, orchestrated and produced by Matt Brind, with music and lyrics by . 

The physical release (vinyl, CD, Yoto) will be dropped on 22 May 2026.

Paddington is currently running at the Savoy Theatre until May 30, 2027. 

It comes after as he charmed the star-studded crowd during an 'epic' appearance.

The beloved character took time away from the West End stage to appear at the awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

As he made his way on stage, Paddington tipped his red hat to the A-list crowd, which included the likes of Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Leonardo Dicaprio and Timothee Chalamet.

Dressed in his blue duffle coat, the bear ditched his battered brown suitcase and marmalade sandwich for the winning envelope and gong as he presented the Children's & Family Film award.

Standing behind his very own miniature podium, Paddington said: 'You all look surprised to see me, I'm as surprised as you are.'

The bear went on to mention his beloved elderly aunt, who raised him in Peru, and his family the Browns, who adopted him when he came to London.

Paddington continued: 'My Aunt Lucy says you have to face your fears, unless its a snake then you have to walk away very slowly.

'Mrs Brown said this is a first for BAFTA, I am the first bear to present an award and the first presenter to get marmalade all over a BAFTA, sorry about that, I was going to lick it off but apparently that's not very good manners.'

Paddington went on to announce Boong, a 2024 Indian Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama film, as the winner.

Viewers rushed to X to comment on the 'wholesome' and 'charming' moment as fans insisted Paddington Bear 'stole the spotlight' from the Hollywood A-listers.

They wrote: 'I always become 10 years old with excitement at moments like this. Adorable; Paddington Has My Heart; Epic;

'They should invite Paddington Bear to every single red carpet from now on; Paddington Bear steals the spotlight at the #EEBAFTAs;