Hundreds of Black women signed a letter supporting Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, the target of online racial abuse after being cast in 'Romeo & Juliet.'
, who has been the target of online racial abuse following the announcement of her casting as Juliet in a London West End production ofplaywright Somalia Nonyé Seaton. It begins: “When news of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers’ casting in Jamie Lloyd’s production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ was announced so many people celebrated and welcomed this news. Many of us took to social media to shower our baby sis with love and congratulations – a huge deal for someone so young in their career.
“But then what followed was a too familiar horror that many of us visible Black dark skinned performers have experienced. The racist and misogynistic abuse directed at such a sweet soul has been too much to bear. For a casting announcement of a play to ignite such twisted ugly abuse is truly embarrassing for those so empty and barren in their own lives that they must meddle in hateful abuse.”decrying the online racial abuse.
The statement did not name anyone being specifically targeted and praised its artists. “We are working with a remarkable group of artists. We insist that they are free to create work without facing online harassment. We will continue to support and protect everyone in our company at all costs. Any abuse will not be tolerated and will be reported. Bullying and harassment have no place online, in our industry or in our wider communities.
“Too many times theatre companies, broadcasters, producers and streamers have failed to offer any help or support when their Black artists face racist or misogynistic abuse. Reporting is too often left on the shoulders of the abused, who are also then expected to promote said show,” the letter continues. “We want to send a clear message to Francesca and all Black women performers who face this kind of abuse – we see you.
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