He's famous for his voyage from Peru to London, but it didn't take as long as his journey to the Savoy Theatre.
After nearly a decade in the works, Paddington: The Musical is here.
And its star is walking, talking, singing, dancing - and offering BBC Newsbeat a snack.
"I've brought you this marmalade sandwich, but it's only for emergencies."
It's the first public glimpse of the impressive bear, whose design was a closely guarded secret for years.






