‘Utterly winning’: Paddington becomes first new West End musical to land nine WhatsOnStage awards

Using state-of-the-art animatronics to bring Paddington to life, the new musical has wowed critics and delighted audiences since it opened in DecemberPaddington has become the first new West End musical to land nine awards at the WhatsOnStage awards.The much-loved bear’s first appearance on the boards has wowed critics and delighted audiences since it opened in December, and it is now one of the three most awarded shows in the WhatsOnStage ceremony’s history – alongside Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Miss Saigon – as well as the most lauded new musical. Continue reading...


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