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  • Venue Lyric Hammersmith, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 31 October 2026
  • Age guidelines 14+

August Wilson’s acclaimed drama comes to London

August Wilson’s landmark play Fences comes to Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 6 to 31 October 2026 in a powerful new production directed by Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch).

Funny, moving and deeply human, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores family, ambition and the barriers people build around the ones they love.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest American plays ever written, Fences returns in a gripping new London production that remains as powerful and relevant today as ever.

Book Fences tickets now for this unmissable production at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

What is August Wilson’s Fences about?

Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, Fences follows Troy Maxson, a former baseball player whose unrealised dreams continue to shape his relationships with those closest to him.

As Troy struggles to hold his family together, tensions grow between him, his wife Rose and their teenage son Cory, who hopes for opportunities beyond the limits his father faced.

Blending humour, heartbreak and powerful social commentary, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores race, family and the generational impact of missed opportunities.

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Stars and Creatives

Roy Fearon in Fences
Roy Fearon in Fences

Who is in the cast of Fences?

  • Troy: Ray Fearon
  • Rose: Madeline Appiah
  • Lyons: Michael Ahomka-Lindsay
  • Cory: Josh Tedeku 
  • Gabriel: Simon-Anthony Rhoden
  • Jim Bono: Everal A Walsh

Who are the creative team of Fences?

  • Playwright: August Wilson
  • Director: Daniel Bailey
  • Set and Costume Designer: Lily Arnold
  • Composer & Sound Designer: Khalil Madovi
  • Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria
  • Movement Director: Shelley Maxwell
  • Fight Director: Kev McCurdy
  • Design Associate: Emily King
  • Casting Director: Heather Basten CDG

Important Notes

Access Performances
  • Audio Described: Oct 24, 2026 at 2.30pm
  • BSL: Oct 26, 2026 at 7.30pm
  • Captioned: Oct 22, 2026 at 7.30pm
  • Relaxed: Oct 21, 2026 at 2.30pm

Venue Information

Lyric Hammersmith , King Street, London, W6 0QL

Nearest Tube or Train: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City)

Nearest Buses: 27, 110, 190, 218, 267, 306, H91, N9, N11, N266

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Critics' reviews of Fences

Also see: Fences Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Fences is playing at the Lyric Hammersmith in London
The age recommendations for Fences are: 14+
Yes, Fences has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
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