New Paddington musical ‘takes you to place of nostalgia’ – Bonnie Langford

Bonnie Langford has said the new Paddington musical she stars in “takes you to a place of nostalgia”.

Paddington: The Musical, based on the characters from Michael Bond’s series of books, is due to premiere in London’s West End next month.

Langford will play the role of housekeeper Mrs Bird in the musical at the Savoy Theatre.

Appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB) on Wednesday, Langford said of the original stories: “There’s something about it that is beautifully calming and simplistic and kind and just about an open heart.

“And that’s what we have with our musical. It sort of takes you to a place of nostalgia, or just simplicity of life.”

Former child star Langford said McFly star Tom Fletcher has created the music for the “beautiful, beautiful show”.

“He’s done a fabulous job,” she added. “He’s written a fantastic score, very, very eclectic. It’s fabulous, and it’s a big show.

“We went into the theatre yesterday for the first time, and it’s a big production, but absolutely beautiful and a gorgeous story – beautiful music.

“Funnily enough, we were rehearsing the other day, and a journalist came in and watched some of the rehearsal, and they cried.

“But it’s not soppy, it’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and it’s for everyone.”

She said it was not just for children, but an “everybody show”.

Paddington: The Musical will premiere on November 1.