【News Takeaway】英國最友善的熊將登上音樂劇舞台:《柏靈頓熊》

Britain's Friendliest Bear to Hit the Stage in 'Paddington: The Musical'

英國最友善的熊將登上音樂劇舞台:《柏靈頓熊》

來源：The New York Times
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英國的「代表」形象之一「柏靈頓熊」將於2025年以全新音樂劇形式，登上舞台，這隻善良的小熊勇於冒險，儘管偶爾會惹出麻煩，但帶來了無數溫馨和歡樂時刻，連英國王室成員也對它讚不絕口。柏靈頓熊在英國不僅是一隻熊，更是文化象徵，代表人們對純真、友愛和美好生活的渴望，也因此擄獲了無數觀眾的心。

By Amanda Holpuch

Paddington, the well-traveled bear known for his floppy red hat and love for orange marmalade sandwiches, is taking on yet another venture in 2025: the theater.
柏靈頓（Paddington）喜歡戴著軟軟的紅帽子，最愛吃柑橘醬三明治。這隻遊歷四方的小熊，將在2025年開始另一場冒險：在劇院。

A stage musical about the friendly bear is in development and is set to open in Britain in 2025. It will be adapted from the book series that made him famous, as well as the two live-action films, "Paddington" and "Paddington 2."
和這只友愛小熊有關的一部舞台音樂劇正在製作中，將於2025年在英國公演。音樂劇改編自讓柏靈頓一舉成名的系列小說，以及兩部真人電影《柏靈頓熊》 和《柏靈頓熊2》。

Paddington was first introduced in a book series by Michael Bond that follows the good-natured bear who emigrates from Peru to England and is taken in by the Brown family. Paddington is sweet, curious and prone to mishaps.
柏靈頓最早出現在麥克·邦德（Michael Bond）創作的系列叢書中，講述了這隻善良的小熊從秘魯移居到英國，並被布朗一家收留的故事。柏靈頓乖巧可 愛、好奇心強，但也很容易惹上麻煩。

The first book in the series, "A Bear Called Paddington," was published in October 1958. More than 35 million copies of Paddington books have been sold worldwide. The live-action feature films premiered in Britain in 2014 and 2017. A third film, "Paddington in Peru," is set to be released in Britain in 2024.
系列的第一本書《柏靈頓熊》出版於1958年10月。《柏靈頓熊》叢書在全球的銷量已超過3500萬冊。其兩部真人電影分別於2014年和2017年在英國首映。第三部電影《柏靈頓熊在秘魯》將於2024年在英國上映。

The musical is being produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Studiocanal and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK. "The magic of Paddington is that, through his wide-eyed innocence, he sees the very best in humanity," Ms. Friedman and Ms. Lumley said in a joint statement, "reminding us that love and kindness can triumph if we open our hearts and minds to one another."
這部音樂劇由索尼婭·弗里德曼製作公司（Sonia Friedman Productions）、頻道製作公司（Studiocanal）和埃莉莎·蘭萊製作公司（Eliza Lumley Productions）共同合作，代表環球音樂英國公司來完成製作。弗里德曼和蘭萊在一份聯合聲明中表示，「柏靈頓的神奇之處在於通過張大眼睛的純真，看到了人性中最美好的一面，並提醒我們，如果我們敞開心扉，相互理解，愛和善良就能獲得勝利。」

1. hit the stage 上台表演

The talented young musician was about to hit the stage for her first solo concert.
這位才華橫溢的年輕音樂家即將登台，進行她的第一場獨奏音樂會。

2. yet another 再一次，又一個

He faced yet another challenge in his quest for success.
在追求成功的過程中，他又面臨了一個挑戰。

3. live-action film 真人電影

The popular animated series is getting a live-action film adaptation.
這部受歡迎的動畫系列將被改編成真人電影。

4. good-natured 心地善良，友好的

His good-natured personality made him well-liked by everyone in the office.
他心地善良，深受辦公室所有人喜愛。

5. mishap 不幸之事，意外災害

Despite the mishap during the performance, the show went on with professionalism.
儘管在演出過程中發生了意外，但節目仍然以專業精神繼續進行。

6. premiere 首映，初次公開

The film will have its premiere at the prestigious film festival next month.
這部電影將於下個月在著名的電影節上首映。

7. on behalf of 代表，為了

She accepted the award on behalf of the entire team.
她代表整個團隊上台領獎。

8. wide-eyed 張大眼睛的，驚訝的

The wide-eyed audience watched the breathtaking performance in awe.
張大眼睛的觀眾驚嘆不已地觀看了這場令人歎為觀止的表演。

9. a joint statement 聯合聲明

The organizations released a joint statement condemning the act of violence.
這些組織發表了一份聯合聲明，譴責這種暴力行為。

10. triumph 勝利，成功

Despite facing many challenges, her ultimate triumph was achieving her lifelong dream.
儘管面臨許多挑戰，但她最終取得了勝利，實現了自己畢生的夢想。

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