It won’t be all bangers and blast beats. Think orchestral grandeur mixed with cheeky music hall. Imagine a song called “Please Sir, I’d Like More” with a tap-dancing break.
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The team has described it as “Mary Poppins meets The Beatles.” That’s a weird but wonderful combo. Expect strings, brass, and a lot of hummable choruses.
One song is reportedly about the dangers of sticky paws. Another is a duet between Paddington and Mrs. Bird. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh. You’ll want marmalade sandwiches.
A Secret Weapon: The Lyricist
The lyrics are written by Simon Stephens. He’s a famous playwright. He wrote The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. That’s a serious play. Now he writes lines like “A hat makes a home.”
Simon said he wanted lyrics that “sound like a hug.” I’m not crying. You’re crying. No, we’re both crying.
So you have a marmalade jingle singer, a Steps hitmaker, and a playwright who understands hugs. This is the weirdest, most wonderful collaboration in theatre history.
