“This play is intended for two performers but can be performed solo or with a massive ensemble. In other words, f**k the rules and do what you want. The only thing I do request is that the Black woman is played by a Black woman. This is not open for interpretation. Safe.”
Set over nine months, this piece delves into intersectionality, British politics, and Black women's maternal health. Fusing satire, spoken word, and narrative, Zakiyyah Deen’s debut play directly addresses the real reasons: Why A Black Woman Never Be Prime Minister.
This show was conceived out of frustration with the lack of attention toward Black women’s maternal health and the increasing f**keries in politics. Zakiyyah extends a special thanks to all workshop participants and all Black mums for provocations, inspirations and conversations. Especially her own mum - without you this wouldn't be possible.
We invite visually impaired audiences to come along and experience programme notes and touch tour at 6pm before the show. Click here to find out more about this accessible performance. Places on the touch tour are limited so please reserve your spot by booking a free ticket to the 6pm 'Touch Tour Only' event alongside your Why A Black Woman ticket.
Visually impaired audiences get £7.50 tickets (half price)! Just book an access ticket to the show using the discount code TOUCHTOUR at the checkout.
‘Very descriptive and it allowed me to create a visual picture in my head.’ - Touch Tour Attendee
Join us for a Babes in Arms performance, where parents are welcome to bring babies two and under in a relaxed performance setting. A breakout space will be available for parents.
Pay-what-you-can ticket holders, please note there will be little ones present as this performance is also a Babes In Arms show (See above). Thank you!
A co-production by Zakiyyah Deen and Camden People’s Theatre supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England. Acknowledgements to seed commissions and original developments with Theatre Deli, Tara Theatre and The Squint Playwriting Award 2023.
"Our children live in the most deprived ward in London and their parents cannot afford to pay for the classes and activities many more privileged children enjoy after school and at the weekends. A free-to-access youth group run by a local theatre in a professional setting is an incredible opportunity."
Local school teacher
