Tom Fletcher on The Creakers, Paddington and a lifetime of musicals
Fletcher’s book is brought to the stage for a world premiere run
www.whatsonstage.comHere’s the latest I can share about Tom Fletcher and his musical projects.
- Paddington The Musical: Tom Fletcher has been writing the music and lyrics for Paddington The Musical, a West End production set at the Savoy Theatre. Reports in late 2024–2025 indicate preparations and a world premiere in London, with rehearsals and industry coverage highlighting Fletcher as the musical’s composer-lyricist. This project has been a major focus for him into 2025–2026, including contemporary media appearances discussing the show .
- The Creakers stage work: Fletcher has continued to integrate musical writing with stage adaptations of his children’s books, notably The Creakers, which has been staged in major venues and extended runs into early 2025, underscoring his track record of turning his books into musicals .
- Paddington media presence: The Paddington project generated notable media buzz in late 2025, including coverage of new songs from the world premiere production and previews ahead of the show’s official opening, with outlets like This Morning documenting his involvement and progress .
- Awards and public appearances: Fletcher’s work on Paddington The Musical brought him into public-facing events, including musical week appearances on mainstream programs and related entertainment coverage as the show prepared for its West End run .
Illustration of what’s happening now
- The Paddington project is the centerpiece of Fletcher’s current musical career, with him composing and writing lyrics for a major West End premiere, supported by a strong creative team and anticipated audience interest.
- His earlier musical adaptations (such as The Creakers) demonstrate a pattern: expand a beloved children’s book into a stage experience, often with touring or extended runs.
If you’d like, I can assemble a focused roundup with exact show dates, theatre, and quotes from current interviews, or set up a quick alert sequence to track new developments on Paddington The Musical and Fletcher’s other stage projects.