{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/692d4c889b21443f8510d5f7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Paddington the Musical (Savoy Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW","description":"<p>After enormous anticipation that has only built during the show's preview period, Paddington the Musical has officially opened at the Savoy Theatre in London.</p><p><br></p><p>The brand new stage adaptation of the Michael Bond story and the STUDIOCANAL films is directed by Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, Starlight Express) with Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale having written the score and book respectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Arti Shah and James Hameed jointly perform the role of Paddington Bear, with a supporting cast including Adrian Der Gregorian, Amy Ellen Richardson, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Bonnie Langford, Tom Edden, Brenda Edwards, Amy Booth-Steel, Teddy Kempner, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Mickey-Jo's full review of the brand new musical, with thoughts on Paddington's true values, onstage depiction and new musical theatre material...</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:47 | overview</p><p>08:34 | portrayal of Paddington</p><p>18:18 | the material</p><p>29:38 | the performances</p><p>40:50 | creative choices</p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}