Josephine Amankwah

Josephine studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London Academy of Radio, Fil and Television in London. She currently studies with Alison Buchanan.

Josephine has achieved impressive success working in Theatre, film, and television. She has made notable appearances in many productions in London, the United States, Paris, Belgium, and Morocco. She is a creative and energetic worker who is dedicated and passionate about her work and has a zest for life.

Her numerous credits include – Anna 1 (Kurt Weill’s) “Seven Deadly Sins” at Arcola Theatre, directed by Mehmet Ergen. She gained critical acclaim Timeout said of her “Long and striking with the voice of a nightingale”. Lead soloist with the Gamelan Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall; Lead soloist for the Centenary Concert of Nazim Hikmet at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Cast included Julie Christie; Played the role of Tyler in “Life on Mars” for Channel 4. Starred as Basya’s Woman in Hallmarks production “In the Beginning” alongside Steven Berkoff, Dame Diana Riggs, and Art Malik; Iras in Hallmarks production of “Cleopatra” for ABC Network alongside Billy Zane, Timothy Dalton and Rupert Graves; A Gypsy in the English National Opera’s production of “The Diary of One who vanished” by Janacek and directed by Deborah Warner and translated by Seamus Heaney; Jenny’s Girl in Kurt Weill’s Opera “ Mahogonny” for the English national Opera alongside Lesley Garrett and directed by Declan Donnellan; Lead soloist for the Covent Garden festival at St. Clement Dances Church, on The Strand; Myrt in “Carmen Jones” at The Old Vic, directed by Simon Callow; Villager in “ The Red Rubber” at Antwerp Cultural Festival, Belgium.

Josephine has also appeared in several commercials and modelling campaigns. She has worked as a producer for 1 World Television on several Criss Media projects: Researcher and Presenter for TNTV in London and New York. Recorded a selection of Christmas carols for Revelation TV; soloist for UNICEF concert raising funds for the Sudan Appea.

Josephine is also a Trustee for an environmental charity – Resurgence & Ecologist and is a member of the Development Advisory Committee for Pegasus Opera.

5 Stars. Went to see Celebration Africa with friends and thoroughly enjoyed it.The music and poetry was so moving and rich in texture. I loved the audience participation in the performance.......Outstanding performance from Josephine Amankwah, what a voice and stage presence. Reading from Tetteh Kofi was so engaging. The musicians added a great background to the programme. I recommend this show highly.

Mrs Reynold (From Bored To Night Reviews on Musicals & Opera at The Edinburgh Festival)

Classically Trained Amankwah is an impressive vocal Talent.

Three Weeks Fringe, Holly Williams

"The piece is sustained brilliantly by ... the singing of Josephine Amankwah, who could well follow in the steps of Lotte Lenya."

The Sunday Times, Culture

"As Anna 1, Josephine Amankwah has a thrilling and haunting soprano."

The Independent, Rhoda Koenig

"Anna is played as two... so opera singer Josephine Amankwah and dancer Yumino Seki - both wonderful - move together."

The Stage, Gareth Evans

" Josephine Amankwah, a long striking black woman with the voice of a nightingale. "

Time Out, Patrick Marmion

" ...fetchingly sung by Josephine Amankwah. "

Evening Standard, Metro Magazine, Nicholas de Jong

" Josephine Amankwah, as Anna 1, has the carriage and the facial bone structure of an African queen, and a voice of such purity that there is an apt illumination of Brecht's theories of theatre in the contrast between the voice and the words she sings, conjoining Anna 2 to sacrifice integrity, body and happiness for material success. "

The British Theatre Guide