First look at Paddington in ‘PADDINGTON: THE MUSICAL’ stage play. The puppet is played by 2 performers: James Hameed, the off-stage remote puppeteer, and Arti Shah, the on-stage performer.

Nov 1, 2025 · 9:30 PM UTC

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You know what this Paddington design reminds me of? The Winnie the Pooh characters in that live action Christopher Robin movie. Like a shabby yet nostalgic plush toy with a storybook charm. I have nothing but faith James Hameed & Arti Shah will carry his charm & soul onstage.
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Paddington is finally back, and now with the musical! 🧡🐻
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love how they’re keeping Paddington’s charm alive through practical puppetry instead of going full CGI
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🥰
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@goodgirljuliee omfg
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That puppet work is next level.
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That fluffy Paddington puppet in the red hat brings such cozy charm to the stage. 🎭
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This show is already my entire personality. 😭
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You know what… this looks wayyyy better than i imagined!
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This looks adorable ngl, but this Hollywood’s new obsession with turning everything into a musical is getting out of hand. Next thing you know, we’ll have a Fast & Furious: The Musical with cars doing ballet and shii😂
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The head resembles more an Andean bear than the movie one , love it!
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…okay maybe I’m just being dumb but where’s the on-stage puppeteer? I was thinking we’d get something like Lion King with the puppeteer standing behind the puppet but I… don’t see them?
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He looks adorable
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At a time when entertainment keeps turning to AI and screens, a live puppet Paddington feels refreshing. Two real performers powering one gentle bear - that’s craft, not algorithm. Audiences are clearly craving authenticity again, even in family productions.
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He looks great and adorable
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I hate musicals but I would pay to see this.
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I always knew he was real 🥹
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That’s adorable and impressive. Paddington getting the stage treatment with dual performers sounds like the perfect mix of heart and craftsmanship.
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In the original Paddington musical it was Sue Hodge from "Allo Allo" in a skin!!!!
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YESSSSS BRING PUPPETS BSCK TO THE THEATRESSZZSSSS
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two hearts, one bear. perfect casting
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I love how you're called discussing film yet you're talking about a live show
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ARTIE SHAW???
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Wdym? Thats just Paddington
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bro got a whole pit crew just to eat marmalade 😭
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viva perú carajo
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oh my god…what a little guy…
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Какой класс 😭✨
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Spoiler
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It’s smart to use two performers to manage the intricate demands of a complex puppet like that. It allows for nuanced movement while keeping the on-stage performer free to focus on interacting with the rest of the cast and delivering that signature marmalade-loving warmth.
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He doesn’t look so half bad.
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Got my ticket today!
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oh man i gotta see this
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