Cable Street musical sets London return

Exclusive: Hit musical Cable Street has revealed it will return for a third run.

The piece, written by composer and lyricist Tim Gilvin and playwright Alex Kanefsky, tells the story of the people of London’s East End in 1936, focusing on three young workers: Sammy, a Polish Jew; Mairead, an Irish Catholic; and Ron, a Lancastrian Brit.

The pivotal moment in their lives occurs on Sunday 4 October 1936, during the Battle of Cable Street, with the musical raising the question of which side the young protagonists and their families will be fighting for.

It had its first run last year, where it received a glowing five-star review, being described as “an absolute belter”.

The production includes direction by Adam Lenson, choreography by Jevan Howard-Jones, musical supervision by Tamara Saringer, orchestrations and arrangements by Tim Gilvin, vocal arrangements by Gilvin and Saringer, set design by Yoav Segal, lighting design by Sam Waddington and Ben Jacobs, sound by Charlie Smith, and costume design by Lu Herbert. Casting is by Olivia Laydon for Jill Green Casting.

Lenson commented: “The Battle of Cable Street is more important now than ever. I’m honoured to be once again able to direct this thrilling new musical about this pivotal moment in London’s history.”

Cable Street is produced by Dylan Schlosberg’s 10 to 4 Productions with associate producer Neil Marcus.

It will now play at Marylebone Theatre from 16 January 2026 to 28 February 2026. A press night is set for 26 January 2026.