Type

Theatre

Location

Greater London

Content

Casting for Black Male presenting Actors who plays a Brass Instrument.

August Wilson’s landmark play FENCES starring Ray Fearon, set in the 1950s, returns in a vital new production directed by the award-winning Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, West End). From one of America’s most influential 20th century writers, this is a story of ambition for our time. It has been over ten years since a UK staging of this critically acclaimed play.

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/fences-revival-principal-cast-to-include-ray-fearon-and-madeline-appiah_1724355/

This is a co-production between Headlong, Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, and HOME Manchester, with performances at the co-producing venues, Oxford Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse.

🚨 you MUST confirm what instruments you play and to which level, in your cover letter - please. do not apply without this.

Dates

Engagement Dates: 3 August – 14 November 2026 (15 weeks)
Venues: Leeds Playhouse; Oxford Playhouse; Lyric Hammersmith (London); HOME Manchester; Nottingham Playhouse
Cast Size: 6 adults; 2–3 children

Apply By

17:00 - 22nd June 2026

Roles

Gabriel Maxson

Male Only 30 - 69

Roles Details

Title

Gabriel Maxson

Content

GABRIEL MAXSON

- Black, Male Presenting, 30's-60's
- Must play a Brass instrument: Trumpet, Trombone, Horn etc
- Confident American Accent

Gabriel is Troy’s brother, who has mental challenges yet is a spiritually symbolic figure whose war injury leads him to believe he is the archangel Gabriel. His innocence and unwavering faith contrast with Troy’s bitterness bring a sense of light and spiritual warmth to the play.

Salary

£663 per week

Ethnicities

Mixed - White and Black Caribbean, Mixed - White and Black African, Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other

Gender

Male Only

Age

30 - 69