Fences
August Wilson’s landmark play returns in a vital new production directed by award-winning Daniel Bailey, a story of ambition for our time.
About
About Fences
Fences at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is August Wilson’s landmark play, set in 1950s Pittsburgh, in a new production directed by the award-winning Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, West End).
Troy Maxson has cheated death once, but the past keeps closing in. At home, his wife Rose tries to hold the family together as their son Cory looks towards a future with more freedom than Troy ever had.
The play follows ambition, family tension and the pressure that builds when dreams collide. It comes from one of America’s most influential 20th-century writers.
Key facts: August Wilson’s play is set in the 1950s and is directed by Daniel Bailey.
Before you book
Fences is suitable for ages 14 and over. Exchanges are approved with 24 hours’ notice. No refunds are available.
Venue
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL.
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Lyric Square, King St, London, W6 0QL
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