The musical continues to play in the West End` until the 13th February 2028.
Having opened to critical acclaim at the end of last year, Paddington the Musical released vinyl, CD, cassette and Yoto last Friday has topped the Official UK Compilation Chart. It has also become the fastest selling West End cast recording of the 21st century.
President of Decca Records Laura Monks said, “From the moment we heard these songs… these incredible earworms… these EPIC musical joy bringers… we knew they were destined to be instant hits. Tom and the team have created music that will delight listeners across the globe for generations to come.”
Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley, producers of Paddington The Musical added, “What an absolutely joyful way to launch the album with a No 1 slot and becoming the fastest selling physical West End Original Cast Recording of the 21st Century. It’s testament to the songwriting genius of Tom Fletcher and our Musical Supervisor Matt Brind, as well as the brilliance of our amazing cast and musicians. We’re thrilled that everyone loves the album as much as we do.”
The musical is based on Michael Bond’s book A Bear Called Paddington and the STUDIOCANAL film adaptation. It has won numerous awards including 7 Olivier Awards, 9 WhatsOnStage Awards and the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.
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