The Jamie Lloyd Company has today announced the full cast of the upcoming West End production Romeo Julietwith newcomer Francesca Amodah-Rivers confirmed as Juliet opposite Tom Holland.
Also starring in the upcoming Jamie Lloyd-directed show are Freema Agyeman (Nurse), Michael Balogun (Freyr), Tumiwa Edun (Capulet), Mia Jerome (Montague), Daniel Quinn Toy (Paris), and Ray Ceesay (Tybalt). Nima Taleghani (Benvolio), Joshua Alexander Williams (Mercutio), Callum Heinrich and Cody Mortimer (camera operators).
Romeo Juliet It opens at the Duke of York’s Theater on Thursday 23 May with previews from Saturday 11 May, and runs until Saturday 3 August 2024.
Amewudah-Rivers previously appeared in two seasons of the BBC series Bad education And three short films. She has theatrical experience in productions at the Globe and Lyric Hammersmith among other venues. the daily Mail Speculation about her choice has been made in recent weeks.
“We are thrilled to announce our cast,” Holland said today Romeo and Juliet. I can’t wait to get started and I know we will create something special together.
Francesca Amodah Rivers added: “I’m so grateful to be making my West End debut as Juliet with the Jamie Lloyd Company. It’s a dream to join this team of amazing artists led by Jamie. I’m excited to bring new energy to this story alongside Tom , and welcoming new audiences to the theatre.
Jamie Lloyd commented: “I’m so excited to introduce the amazing cast who will be joining the amazing Tom Holland in Romeo Julietincluding Francesca Amiodah Rivers – an exceptional young artist.