Decca Records has confirmed that, “due to demand”, the new album Paddington The Musical – Original Cast Recording will now be brought forward and released digitally on April 10 2026. 

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

Based at the Savoy Theatre – and currently booking until May 30, 2027 – Paddington The Musical is based on A Bear Called Paddington written by Michael Bond and the film Paddington, by special arrangement with StudioCanal. 

The musical is nominated for 11 Olivier Awards, and is the recipient of 9 WhatsOnStage Awards and of the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

Speaking to Music Week about the Paddington musical last December, Decca president Laura Monks said: “We’re proud to be supporting the incredibly talented Tom Fletcher and the whole team at Paddington The Musical on this latest adventure in the run up to the full cast album release in 2026.”

(Photo: Tom Pallant)

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