Career
Firth made her professional debut at age five in the stage production of 1984 [17] at the Playhouse Theatre, [18] directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan. [19] The production was known for its intense portrayal of Room 101. [20] [21] [22] She later portrayed Lucy, Greg Davies' niece, in the television series Man Down (Channel 4), and appeared as Rik Mayall's granddaughter. [23] [24]
She has performed in stage and opera productions, [25] [26] [27] including Islington - The Opera, and Madam Butterfly at the King's Head Theatre, earning praise for her presence, described as 'a delight' by The Express. [28]
Firth began presenting as a child on KidsKnowBest, [29] interviewing notable figures such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson, Denise Gough, [30] Joe Cornish, [31] Rob Marshall and Lin-Manuel Miranda. [32]
At age 11, Firth began making short films, later founding her own production company. [33] Her work has been featured at international film festivals, including Raindance, where she was the youngest award-winning filmmaker and actress. [34] She was also highlighted as the youngest interviewed in the book Female Entrepreneurs: The Secrets of Their Success. [35]
In 2024, she performed in Gecko Theatre's physical company in From Here On, a production centred on social displacement and children's rights. [36]
Firth received plaudits for her 2025 fringe theatre debut, directing and choreographing the play Static Lives. [37] [38] [39] [40] [41]
Awards and accolades
Firth was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Jump Cuts Film Festival. [42] [43] She has received two Jack Petchey Awards, [44] and several accolades for her filmmaking. [45] [46] Her appearance in the music video Whiplash led to a nomination for Best Video at the DNBA Awards. [47]
Personal life
Firth is the great granddaughter of the late musician and environmentalist Richard Macphail, known for his long-standing relationship with the band Genesis. [48]
In 2017, the Firth family survived a serious house fire caused by a faulty charger purchased online. [49] The incident drew national media attention, [50] [51] including on BBC's Close Calls: On Camera, highlighting fire safety and consumer protection. [52]
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