Fences – Lyric Hammersmith, London

Fences – Lyric Hammersmith

Fences by August Wilson “is a powerful family drama about racism, lost dreams, fatherhood, betrayal and the emotional barriers people build around themselves and the people they love”. This production is directed by Daniel Bailey and with Ray Fearon playing Troy Maxson and Madeline Appiah playing his wife, Rose. The time is the 1950’s America when Black working class families…

Fences – Lyric Hammersmith, London

Writer: August Wilson Director: Daniel Bailey Familiar to many from Denzel Washington’s 2016 film, Fences is the sixth in August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle of 10 plays and dates from 1985. In Daniel Bailey’s hands, it’s visceral, intense and arresting. The plot gives us Troy (Ray Fearon), a refuse collector, trying to keep his temper and [...]

Review: Fences (Lyric Hammersmith)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A powerful, moving family drama with outstanding performances, exploring love, betrayal and the scars of the past.

Review: 'Fences' at Lyric Theatre Hammersmith (UK tour)

Daniel Bailey's revival of August Wilson's play transfers to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre as part of its UK tour. The post ‘Fences’ review – Jazz-infused Wilson revival doesn’t pick up the pace appeared first on Liam O'Dell.