Ain't I A Woman?

"Theatre is a sort of moral conscience of a society, an arena where a society can examine itself and if some voices are missing then theatre is in effect practising a subtle form of censorship" – Winsome Pinnock. 

Often missing in theatre are the voices of black women. The 'Ain't I A Woman?' (AIAW) Initiative is a crucial theatrical initiative that uses theatre to empower black women. By providing a platform for their experiences, stories, and voices, the AIAW Initiative aims to uplift and inspire the Black female, Black female identifying, Black trans, and Black AFAB non-binary communities in the UK. 

Conceived by theatre fanatic Landé Belo in January 2023, the AIAW Initiative has supported productions staged at various theatres in London and across the UK. 

On 4 Nov 2024, Landé was recognized with a prestigious Best Producer 2024 Black British Theatre Award!