This winter, one of London’s most powerful new musicals returns by popular demand. Cable Street, the sell-out sensation, will once again take to the stage – opening at the Marylebone Theatre with a fresh, electrifying reimagining of a pivotal day in the city’s history.
On 4 October 1936, London’s East End became the frontline as ordinary people – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and neighbours from all walks of life – stood together against Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists. Over 100,000 people united to defend their community. Their defiant cry of “They Shall Not Pass” changed the course of history and left a legacy that still resonates today.
Bringing this story to the stage are composer and lyricist Tim Gilvin (Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch; The Jingleclaw), and writer Alex Kanefsky (All For Your Delight; The Boy and the Mermaid). Together, they fuse phenomenal music and a contemporary score with a story of unity, courage, and hope. Audiences will follow Sammy, Mairead, and Ron as they carve out their futures against the backdrop of the Battle of Cable Street.
The creative team is led by acclaimed director Adam Lenson (Public Domain, Vaudeville Theatre; The Rink, Southwark Playhouse) with musical supervision from Tamara Saringer (Clueless, Trafalgar Theatre; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Criterion Theatre). The production is mounted by Dylan Schlosberg’s 10 to 4 Productions, with Neil Marcus as associate producer.
Behind the staging, a world-class creative team will conjure the sights and sounds of 1930s East London
- Yoav Segal (set design)
- Lu Herbert (costume design)
- Charlie Smith (sound design)
- Jevan Howard-Jones (choreography)
- Sam Waddington and Ben Jacobs (lighting design).
Casting is to be announced soon.
Reflecting on the show’s return, director Adam Lenson comments:
“The Battle of Cable Street is more important now than ever. I’m honoured to once again direct this thrilling new musical about this pivotal moment in London’s history.”
Cable Street is more than a musical – it’s a stirring reminder of the power of community when people stand together against division. This winter, its call for unity and defiance will echo once again through London’s theatreland.
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