She has written, composed, and acted in British television shows and movies, and will soon take the stage alongside Tom Holland in London’s West End.
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Who is Francesca Amewudah-Rivers?
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is a British writer, composer, and actress.
She obtained a bachelor’s degree in music from Oxford University and attended the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
She has worked on projects with Shakespeare’s Globe, the Actors Touring Company, and the National Theatre, and more.
In 2022, she co-wrote the short film Medea and composed its soundtrack.
That year, she also did composition work for the short film Minutes, according to her IMDb.
What is Francesca Amewudah-Rivers famous for?
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers became well-known for her roles in the British sitcom Bad Education.
She played Blessing on the BBC show for 13 episodes.
Francesca is set to make her West End debut in an upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet.
Francesca will play the female lead, Juliet, opposite Tom Holland’s Romeo.
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When will Francesca Amewudah-Rivers star in Romeo & Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet will run for 12 weeks at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End.
Francesca is expected to star as Juliet for the entire affair, alongside the beloved Spiderman actor.
The curtain is set to rise on May 11, 2024, and the show will continue through August 3.