Ray Fearon is a British actor of stage, film and TV known for his extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and for his role as Nathan Harding in Coronation Street. He is currently starring in August Wilson’s Fences as Troy.
Roy Fearon in Fences
Fearon leads the cast of Headlong’s new production of August Wilson’s Fences as Troy – a trash collector who has grown bitter about his lack of success due to the colour of his skin, and a former Negro Leagues baseball player whose life took a different course. Fearon’s performance has drawn strong reviews from critics, with The Guardian’s Catherine Love calling his portrayal “horribly compelling.”
The production, directed by Daniel Bailey, is a co-production between Headlong, Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Home Manchester, and marks the first major UK revival of the play in over a decade. It will play at the Lyric Hammersmith from 6 to 31 October 2026.
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About Ray Fearon
London-born Fearon trained at Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, before building a long stage career with companies including the RSC, the Donmar, the Almeida and the National Theatre. He was named President of Rose Bruford College in 2024.
Theatre credits
Fearon is best known for his classical work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including celebrated performances as Othello and Macduff in the RSC’s Macbeth, and as Mark Antony in Julius Caesar. He is leading the cast of Headlong’s Fences as Troy until 31 October 2026.
Film and TV credits
Notable film and television credits include Coronation Street (as Nathan Harding), Fleabag, His Dark Materials, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (as Firenze), Barbie, and Red Dwarf: The Promised Land.
Book Fences tickets
Fences plays London’s Lyric Hammersmith from 6 to 31 October 2026. It’s the first major UK revival of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle classic in over a decade, so it is worth booking ahead, especially given the positive reviews for Fearon’s performance.
Lyric Hammersmith, London
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