Unheard, Now Spoken

Presented by the Black Woman Kindness Initiative

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, poetry, and cultural celebration with Unheard, Now Spoken — a stage adaptation of the book Voices in Harmony. This moving production brings to life the voices of Black and Ethnic Minority women from Redbridge as they share their remarkable stories of strength, resilience, and sisterhood.

Directed by Kaleya Baxe, Assistant Director at the National Theatre, Unheard, Now Spoken offers a dynamic blend of spoken word, music, and movement. With an amateur ensemble cast of twelve women, the performance creates a theatrical experience that fuses spoken word, dance and poetry to celebrate cultural identity and community.

This personal yet universally resonant performance explores themes of belonging, support, and solidarity, inviting audiences to connect with the warmth and power of shared experience.

About the Black Woman Kindness Initiative 

Founded by Cherrill Hutchinson, the Black Woman Kindness Initiative is a CIC committed to supporting the wellbeing of Black and Ethnic Minority women in Redbridge. The initiative was proudly honored with a Community Award in 2024 in recognition of its impactful work.

Cast 

Kelly Murrell, Agnes Marfo-Jackson, Parminder Syan, Dawne Howes, Sharon Yahouni, Nicola Corbin, Ghandi Sooriyakumar, Lamisi Narweh, Mary Chan, Rose Solomon, Raquel Cerezo Martin, Helene Sobhan, Bernice Ogunlana, Pam Pettigrew & Cherrill Hutchinson

Creative Team

Producer: Cherrill Hutchinson

Co-Producer: Enrose Ramos

Director: Kaleya Baxe

Facilitator: Desree

Set Designer: Valentina Miranda

Social Media Marketing Manager: Kaiya Greenidge

Choreographer: Cherilyn Albert

This performance would not have been possible without the generous support of Colours of Redbridge and the Wellbeing Hub.

Join us for Unheard, Now Spoken — a heartfelt tribute to the courage and unity of women who have found strength in their stories and in each other.