

Fences at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is a new production of August Wilson’s landmark play, directed by the award-winning Daniel Bailey. Set in the 1950s, it returns with a story rooted in family, ambition and the pressures of a changing world.
Troy Maxson has cheated death once, but the past keeps closing in. At home, his wife Rose is holding the family together while their son Cory hopes for a different future. As dreams collide and tempers flare, the Maxson family moves towards a reckoning.
August Wilson is one of America’s most influential 20th-century writers, and this production presents his story of ambition in a direct, contemporary way.
Key facts: Set in the 1950s; directed by Daniel Bailey; suitable for ages 14+.
This event is suitable for ages 14 and over. Exchanges are approved with 24 hours’ notice. No refunds are offered.
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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