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Paddington The Musical Cast Album Sets April 10 Digital Debut, Physical Release in May

Decca taps Abbey Road prestige to propel the West End hit's soundtrack push.

Overview

  • Decca Records confirmed the London cast recording will arrive digitally on April 10, with vinyl, CD, and Yoto following on May 22.
  • Part of the score was captured at Abbey Road Studios with a full orchestra and vocals from the West End cast.
  • Paddington marked the announcement by recreating the Beatles’ zebra crossing photo outside Abbey Road, drawing onlookers who stopped to film and take pictures.
  • The album features music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, with arranging, orchestrating, and production by Matt Brind.
  • The Savoy Theatre production runs into 2027, uses a two-person performance for the bear with Arti Shah onstage and James Hameed voicing and remote‑puppeteering.