"But this is in fact exactly how we have seen him before: initially alone in Paddington station with marmalade sandwiches under his felt hat and a pleading look in his eye for strangers to be kind to outsiders such as him. This is not new fare, even if Paddington is brought to life with state-of-the-art animatronics: James Hameed is his voice and remote puppeteer, while Arti Shah is under his furry skin on stage (puppet design by Tahra Zafar)."
"This is the new Mary Poppins: a well-known story imaginatively staged, immaculately performed and utterly winning. Paddington gives a hard stare. Photograph: Johan Persson Tom Fletcher's songs are marvellous, Jessica Swale's book earnest, Ellen Kane's choreography vigorous. Directed by Luke Sheppard, it is really very beautiful in its set design (by Tom Pye), beginning in Mr Gruber's shop of curiosities and featuring sweeping immersive effects (with next-level projections designed by Ash J Woodward)."
Paddington appears on stage true to his familiar origin, alone in Paddington station with marmalade sandwiches and a pleading look. The production uses state-of-the-art animatronics with James Hameed as voice and remote puppeteer and Arti Shah performing inside the costume. The Brown family is recognisably drawn, and Bonnie Langford appears as Mrs Bird. Tom Fletcher provides songs, Jessica Swale supplies the book, and Ellen Kane choreographs; Luke Sheppard directs. Tom Pye's set and Ash J Woodward's projections create immersive effects including confetti, leaflet drops and surprise water jets. Hameed's singing and the adorable puppet combine with polished staging to deliver a winning family musical.
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