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- 1Scorching revival of August Wilson's Fences wins praise▼Fences theatre review — a scorching revival of an American classic
The Financial Times has published a glowing review of a new stage revival of Fences, August Wilson's classic American play about family, race and deferred dreams. The critic calls the production scorching, suggesting powerful performances and staging are drawing attention to the show during its current run.
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August Wilson's play King Hedley II is in the spotlight, with the Chicago tourism organisation Choose Chicago promoting the production to visitors. The drama, set in 1980s Pittsburgh, remains one of Wilson's most celebrated works, and attention around the staging is putting the city's theatre scene in focus. Audiences and critics are discussing the revival and its place in Wilson's Century Cycle.