Tom Fletcher felt 'unbelievably honoured' writing songs for Paddington the Musical
McFly star Tom Fletcher has described his work on Paddington the Musical as an "unbelievable honour".
On Thursday, it was announced that the stage musical adaptation of Michael Bond's first Paddington book will open in London's Savoy Theatre on 1 November.
To celebrate the news, Fletcher posted an Instagram video in which he opened up about writing the production's music and lyrics.
"Now, for the last few years of my life, I've had the unbelievable honour of writing the music and lyrics for Paddington the Musical, which, if you couldn't tell by the smile on my face, I still can't believe I get to say those words out loud," he said. "I'm so excited that the news is finally out that Paddington the Musical is coming to London's Savoy Theatre this autumn. The iconic Savoy Theatre. Honestly, I couldn't imagine a better home for Paddington the Musical."
He added, "Honestly, getting to be part of the team that bring Paddington to life on the stage is the biggest honour and I cannot wait for you all to see actual Paddington step out onto the West End stage this autumn."
The Strictly star also shared a snippet of one of his songs, a ballad which features the lyrics, "London, are you listening? London, are you there? London, please look after this bear."
Fletcher told BBC News that the musical numbers are his "favourite songs I've ever written" and that he wrote one of the tunes the night he signed up for the job in 2020.
Paddington the Musical is based on Bond's 1958 Paddington book, A Bear Called Paddington, and follows the beloved marmalade-loving character as he arrives in London from Peru.
The story was previously turned into the 2014 film Paddington, which spawned the sequels Paddington 2 and Paddington in Peru.
The musical, which was first announced in late 2023, was written by Jessica Swale and directed by Luke Sheppard.
Tickets will go on general sale on 15 May.
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