About Us

THE FOUNDERS

Black Women Let Loose Theatre Company writes, directs, produces and performs their own material. The company is comprised of Christelle Pellecuer, Lorna James, Rachel De Garang, Ruth Pitter, Valerie Mower and Yoma Smith.

Christelle Pellecuer

Born in Madagascar, raised in South of France, now living in the UK, Christelle has been working as a makeup artist since 2010. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Lorna
James

Lorna was a founding member of Breathing Fire Playback Theatre Company and Queer Playback Theatre. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Rachel de Garang

Rachel is Founder and Artistic Director of drum & dance group - African Sambistas.
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Ruth Pitter

Ruth graduated in Theatre Studies and Actor Training. She is a co-founder of other theatre companies.
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Valerie Mower

Valerie is a founding member of Breathing Fire – a Black Women’s Playback Theatre Company – since 2005. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Yoma Smith

Yoma has over 20 years’ experience as a marketing communications professional.
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What our viewers say...

  • “More! More! More! Fantastic”
  • “Exceptional show and performance. Huge thanks and congratulations to all the amazing women involved. Thanks to sponsors too. Deserves to be seen by many."
  • “Great variety of Pathos and humour. Such a joy to watch”
  • “Excellent, lots of diverse emotions. Real. You should go on tour. Consider taking to schools. Thanks”
  • “10, This was fantastic; capturing the complexities of identity, the good and the bad. Stunning.”
  • “Wonderful. Really nourishing/enriching. Fabulous celebration.”
  • "Very intimate, informative, personal & thought-provoking."
BWLL West Women of the Year 2019