Gavin Porter

Circle Of Fifths is Back. We are taking the show to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, but first we are bringing the Circle Of Fifths back to Butetown Community Centre. Circle of Fifths is a show that is close to my heart. Starting off as an impulse to process the passing of my uncle John, Circle of Fifths became a documentary theatre show that explores death, music, ceremony and celebration. Circle of Fifths celebrates the funeral traditions of Butetown, Cardiff. A tradition that mixes Arabic culture, Caribbean culture and African culture with a load of Welsh culture to create a unique ceremony. Myself and the cast feel honoured and privileged to be able to share our story with the world. 🗓️ 5–8 August at @ButetownComCentre , Cardiff 🗓️ 24–30 August at @ZooVenues Southside, Edinburgh Presented by @GavinPorter Productions Produced by @Threshold_ArtsUK Devised by the cast and creative team Set and Costume Designer: Jacob Hughes (2023), @RuthStringerDesign (2024) Dramaturg Dawn Walton OBE (@dawndirector ) Cardiff Previews Production Manager and Re Lights: Tom Naylor Edinburgh Production Manager: Nick Allsop Stage Manager: George Williams Lighting Designer: Jane Lalljee @jelly1570 ) Assistant Director: Bianca Ali Associate Artist: Kyle Legall (@Higher_Graphics ) Cast: Shakeera Ahmun (@Shakeera.Creative ), Anthony 'Wella' Corria, Francesca Dimech (@MissWordSalad ), Kyle Legall and Anthony @DrumtanWard 📷 @redbrck Supported by @CelfCymruArts Cymru Wales in Edinburgh. Originally commissioned by National Theatre Wales. #EdFringe #ZOO26 #MixItUp

Short Sharp Shock - March 2026 R&D residency. A Documentary theatre show performed and told by storytelling extraordinaire Anthony ‘Wella’ Corria, and his experience in the criminal justice system, starting at Eastwood park. Supported by @walesmillenniumcentre Creative Team- Director/Writer/Camera: @gavinporter Movement director: @shakeera.creative Projection operator: @jorge_lizalde Sound design: @kiddus_

This week I was directing/writing on an R&D. Maximum respect to Wella, for sharing his story of Short Sharp Shock. A powerful piece of storytelling. Thanks to @shakeera_ahmun , @kiddus_ and @jorge_lizalde collaborating on this. Supported by @walesmillenniumcentre By hook or by crook, Short Sharp Shock will be in a theatre some time soon.

Im developing a documentary theatre show with Anthony 'Wella' Corria and @shakeera.creative , this round of R&D is supported by Wales Millennium Centre. It's about Wella's experience in the criminal justice system, starting with Eastwood Park.

Im developing a theatre show with Anthony 'Wella' Corria and @shakeera_ahmun , supported by Wales Millennium Centre. It's about Wella's experience in the criminal justice system, starting with Eastwood Park.

A few photos from our R&D for A Short, Sharp, Shock. A Documentary theatre piece with Anthony Wella Corria. This is going to be a powerful show. Thanks the @walesmillenniumcentre for supporting, @ndcwales for rehearsal space. Shouts to @mathildelopez_director @shakeera.creative @kiddus_ and @jorge_lizalde

I have been taking a series of portraits of people with African Heritage, from or living in Wales. Evan Harvey This part of a larger project called KumbuKumbu (‘memories’ in Kiswahili), produced by @ssapwales

I have been taking a series of portraits of people with African Heritage, from or living in Wales. Zinzi Sibanda This part of a larger project called KumbuKumbu (‘memories’ in Kiswahili), produced by @ssapwales

I have been taking a series of portraits of people with African Heritage, from or living in Wales. Next is Donna-Marie Phillips-Sibanda This part of a larger project called KumbuKumbu (‘memories’ in Kiswahili), produced by @ssapwales

I have been taking a series of portraits of people with African Heritage, from or living in Wales. Next is @daintydelight This part of a larger project called KumbuKumbu (‘memories’ in Kiswahili), produced by @ssapwales

I have been taking a series of portraits of people with African Heritage, from or living in Wales. Next is Freya Harvey. This part of a larger project called KumbuKumbu (‘memories’ in Kiswahili), produced by @ssapwales

I have been taking a series of portraits of people with African Heritage, from or living in Wales. Next is Catrina Davies This part of a larger project called KumbuKumbu (‘memories’ in Kiswahili), produced by @ssapwales