Cast announced for CABLE STREET London run at Marylebone Theatre
A dynamic new cast is set to bring the new iteration of Cable Street to life, as the musical returns to London for a highly anticipated six week run at Marylebone Theatre from 16 January-28 February.
This bold new staging reimagines one of London’s most significant moments - 4th October 1936 - when the East End became the frontline as ordinary people stood together against the rise of fascism. Driven by a powerful, contemporary score, Cable Street transforms this historic uprising into an electrifying theatrical experience, in a battle cry of unity, defiance and hope.
Returning from the original Cable Street run at Southwark Playhouse is Olivier Award nominee Debbie Chazen (Murder on the Orient Express, UK tour) reprising her role as Kathleen. Ethan Pascal Peters (Muriel’s Wedding, Leicester Curve) returns as Moishe, with Max Alexander-Taylor (Jesus Christ Superstar, Watermill Theatre) once again playing Sean. Aoife MacNamara (Sleeping Beauty, The Mill Theatre) returns as Orlaith, and Jez Unwin (Groundhog Day, The Old Vic) reprises his role of Yitzhak and Steve.
Performing as Mairead is Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly (The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, The Other Palace), joined by Isaac Gryn (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, West End) as Sammy, and Barney Wilkinson (Bonnie & Clyde, West End) as Ron. Olivier Award-nominated musical theatre star Preeya Kalidas (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, West End) will appear as Edie/Elizabeth, with Romona Lewis-Malley (Clueless, West End) joining the cast as Rosa.
Michali Dantes (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Watermill Theatre) joins the ensemble, alongside Annie Majin (Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Donmar Warehouse), and Natalie Elisha Welsh (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Cornerhouse Theatre) will play Rachel.
Cable Street tells a story of the diverse communities of London as they face down the very forces that sought to divide them. This timeless story is as powerful now as it ever was, echoing the same tensions and fears that still resonate today. At a time of fear and division, neighbours refused to be silenced. Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and ordinary locals - more than a hundred thousand strong - came together to defend the street they called home.
Shining a light on a vital part of London’s rich diversity, Cable Street is composed by multi award-winning composer and lyricist, Tim Gilvin, and written by Alex Kanefsky, with direction by Adam Lenson, and musical supervision by Tamara Saringer
Artistic Director of Marylebone Theatre, Alexander Gifford, said: “I am delighted that Cable Street is being revived at the Marylebone Theatre. The events it depicts are as relevant now as at any time in the last ninety years. We need this show to remind us of the creeping danger of fascism and how through courageous community it can be overcome.”
