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British musical 'Battle of Cable Street' about 1936 anti-fascist uprising debuts in NYC

Ninty years ago, a mostly Jewish, working class community in London came together to resist a fascist march through their neighborhood. Now, a new musical looks back at the "Battle of Cable Street."

Published May 16, 2026, 11:43 AM
Updated May 21, 2026, 9:59 PM4.9K
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British musical 'Battle of Cable Street' about 1936 anti-fascist uprising debuts in NYC

British musical 'Battle of Cable Street' about 1936 anti-fascist uprising debuts in NYC

Audio will be available later today.

Ninty years ago, a mostly Jewish, working class community in London came together to resist a fascist march through their neighborhood. Now, a new musical looks back at the "Battle of Cable Street."

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