Gilead Sciences Ltd. with Black Women Rising
Established by Leanne in 2019 after her own battle with breast cancer, The Leanne Pero Foundation aims to address the gaps in care for people of colour with cancer. At the centre of the charity is The Black Women Rising Project, with a mission to educate, inspire and bring opportunities for women from the Black community to share their stories without fear or shame. These screenings are organised and fully funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd. [UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Preparation: March 2025.]
Unseen Unheard 2025: Glasgow Screening
Wednesday 30 April 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
The Grosvenor Picture House
Unseen Unheard 2025: Birmingham Screening
Thursday 8 May 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
Mockingbird Cinema
Unseen Unheard 2025: Manchester Screening
Wednesday 14 May 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
Compass Room, The Lowry Theatre
Unseen Unheard 2025: Cardiff Screening
Thursday 5 June 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
The Gate
Unseen Unheard 2025: Westminster Screening
Wednesday 11 June 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
Curzon Victoria
Unseen Unheard 2025: Bristol Screening
Thursday 19 June 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
Watershed Cinema
Unseen Unheard 2025: Peckham Screening
Thursday 3 July 2025
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny. Following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham in 2023 and overwhelming support on its first regional tour last summer, a recording of the play is returning for further screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising. Set in real time on a normal evening, six women unravel their experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will also host a panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
In the interest of accessibility tickets are free of charge, however you can learn more about supporting Black Women Rising at the link below.
This screening is organised and funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UKI-UNB-0780. Date of Prep: March 2025
Peckhamplex
Unseen Unheard: Bristol Screening
Monday 29 July 2024
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny, and following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham last year a recording of the play is returning for regional screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising, a pioneering cancer support project that seeks to address the inequalities faced by Black women undergoing cancer treatment. Set in real time on a normal evening six women gather to unravel their shared experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis, and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will host a post-show panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
This screening is organised and fully funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UK-UNB-5710. Date of Preparation: June 2024.
Lantern Hall, The Beacon
Unseen Unheard: Birmingham Screening
Thursday 25 July 2024
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny, and following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham last year a recording of the play is returning for regional screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising, a pioneering cancer support project that seeks to address the inequalities faced by Black women undergoing cancer treatment. Set in real time on a normal evening six women gather to unravel their shared experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis, and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will host a post-show panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
This screening is organised and fully funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UK-UNB-5710. Date of Preparation: June 2024.
Midlands Arts Centre, Main Theatre
Unseen Unheard: Manchester Screening
Tuesday 23 July 2024
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny, and following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham last year a recording of the play is returning for regional screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising, a pioneering cancer support project that seeks to address the inequalities faced by Black women undergoing cancer treatment. Set in real time on a normal evening six women gather to unravel their shared experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis, and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will host a post-show panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
This screening is organised and fully funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UK-UNB-5710. Date of Preparation: June 2024.
The Lowry Theatre, The Compass Room
Unseen Unheard: Southampton Screening
Monday 22 July 2024
'Unseen Unheard: The untold breast cancer stories of Black Women in the UK' is written by trailblazing playwright, Naomi Denny, and following an impactful run at Theatre Peckham last year a recording of the play is returning for regional screenings across the UK.
The play is based on the real stories of six women from Black Women Rising, a pioneering cancer support project that seeks to address the inequalities faced by Black women undergoing cancer treatment. Set in real time on a normal evening six women gather to unravel their shared experiences of the abnormality that Black women experience through their diagnosis, and invite us into their world with honesty and candor.
Each screening will host a post-show panel discussion facilitated by award-winning community champion Leanne Pero, founder and CEO of Black Women Rising.
This screening is organised and fully funded by Gilead Sciences Ltd.
UK-UNB-5710. Date of Preparation: June 2024.
Thornden Hall Auditorium