August Wilson's Fences Tickets at the Lyric Hammersmith
Troy could have played pro baseball. Instead he collects rubbish in 1950s America, and his anger at what was taken from him starts to break his family. Ray Fearon plays him.
- Running time
- 3h, with an interval
- Age
- 12+
- Venue
- Lyric Hammersmith
- Performances
- Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm
Page updated 12 November 2026
This show has closed
Played at Lyric Hammersmith from 6 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026.
What Tickets Cost
Tickets start from around £20. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
Performance Schedule
| Day | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 7:30pm | |
| Wednesday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
There's no Sunday performance. The last performance is Saturday 31 October at 7:30pm.
Book Your Fences Tickets
The run ends on 31 October. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
Book tickets • Call us on 020 7193 9050
Where to Sit
The Lyric's Main House has around 550 seats, and the Stalls are step-free. A central seat gives the most even view of the stage.
What's Fences About?
Troy is funny, proud and full of stories, and he's carrying a lifetime of being shut out. His wife Rose believes things are changing and wants their son Cory to have the chances Troy never got. Troy can't let go, and the strain on the three of them is the play.
August Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize for Fences, and it's one of the great American plays of the last century. This is its first UK production in more than ten years, directed by Daniel Bailey, who directed Red Pitch in the West End.
Who's Fences For?
Anyone who loves a big family drama with great parts for its actors, and anyone who knows the play from the film and wants to see it on stage. It's a long night, about 3 hours, so plan for a late finish after an evening show. It's recommended for 12 and over.
Fences News
Fences opened at the Lyric Hammersmith on 6 October and plays until 31 October 2026.
Cast and Creative Team
Ray Fearon plays Troy, Madeline Appiah plays Rose and Josh Tedeku plays Cory. Michael Ahomka-Lindsay is Lyons, Simon-Anthony Rhoden is Gabriel and Everal A Walsh is Jim Bono. Six young actors share the part of Raynell.
Directed by Daniel Bailey. Designed by Lily Arnold. A Lyric Hammersmith, Headlong, Leeds Playhouse and HOME Manchester production.
Getting to the Lyric Hammersmith
The Lyric is on Lyric Square, off King Street, W6 0QL, about two minutes from Hammersmith station (District, Piccadilly, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines).
Buses 9, 27, 72, 190, 209, 211, 220, 267 and 295, among others, stop at Hammersmith Bus Station, two minutes away. The bar and Box Office are card-only. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later. More in our Lyric Hammersmith guide.
Accessible Performances
- Chilled: Wednesday 21 October, 2:30pm
- Open captioned: Thursday 22 October, 7:30pm
- Audio described: Saturday 24 October, 2:30pm
- BSL interpreted: Monday 26 October, 7:30pm
The Stalls are step-free. Access bookings are handled by the Lyric's own team, not by us.
Fences FAQs
How long is Fences?
About 3 hours, including an interval.
Who plays Troy?
Ray Fearon, with Madeline Appiah as Rose and Josh Tedeku as Cory.
Is Fences suitable for children?
It's recommended for ages 12 and over, and under-14s must sit with a paying adult.
Can I get in if I'm late?
Not guaranteed. The Lyric may hold latecomers until a suitable point and may not seat you in your own seats.
