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04/04/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Di Botcher is a Welsh actress from Port Talbot, born and still living in Taibach.

Her father Bernard was an pianist and played the organ for the Taibach Panto and Cymric Choir.

She trained at Warwick University and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Known to many for her career in television, including Belonging and Stella, she is currently a series regular in Casualty.

Di has also had a notable stage and musical career including Cats and Follies, she has a fantastic singing voice.

She is pictured here at the opening gala performance at the Michael Sheen Theatre, Ysgol Bae Baglan in 2016.

31/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Jackson Lucitt is a singer/songwriter from Port Talbot.

Drawing on his personal experiences in his writing, his songs explore working class culture, relationships and mental health.

A regular in local venues who promote live original music, he has also released several singles to streaming services, in 2022 he performed at the In It Together festival in Margam.

Outside of his own music, Jackson runs Shiny Vinyl Presents, promoting other local talent.

He's pictured here performing at the legendary Taibach pub, The Bell in 2024.

31/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Stuart Broad is an actor and writer from Port Talbot.

His work Iniquity/Camwedd, tells the story of Dic Penderyn, a working class martyr who is buried in the churchyard at St Marys, Aberafan.

The play has visited the Edinburgh Fringe, and has now been adapted into a screenplay which is in production through his company Calon Films.

Stuart is seen here performing an excerpt at the book launch of Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr by Sally Jones.

31/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

A recent workshop I photographed for National Youth Arts Trust at their free youth theatre group in Port Talbot.

The group are currently working on a writing project with local writer Holly Carpenter.

Several of the other workshops run by 'visiting' creatives and professionals have actually been from Port Talbot.

28/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Christina Modestou, is an actress and singer from Sandfields, Port Talbot.

Attending Sandfields Comprehensive School, she went on to train in London and is now having a successful career in musical theatre and teaching.

Notably she played Anne Boleyn in 'Six the Musical' during it's early beginnings in London, and also returned to sing on the official cast recording album in 2018.

This cast recording went platinum this week after selling over a million copies since it's release.

Da iawn Christina on your award!

Christina is pictured here in 2016, at the final performance at Sandfields Comprehensive School Great Hall.

26/03/2026

Port Talbot Tidal Harbour

The skyline here is changing day by day, one unloader is now well on it's way to being dismantled in this shot from 25th March 2026.

Today an announcement was made of £64m to transform the harbour into a new facility to produce floating off-shore wind turbines.

25/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Sally Jones, of Welsh origin, though born in London, has been 'one of ours' since 1967 when she took up a librarian post in Port Talbot, and hasn't left since.

A prolific and celebrated writer, poet, historian, biographer - Sally has had an enormous impact on the cultural history of Port Talbot and further afield.

Writing 'The History of Port Talbot' 'Welcome to Town' and 'Dic Penderyn: The Man and the Martyr' Sally has also been a prominent and key member of the Port Talbot Historical Society for many years.

Beyond that, Sally has and continues to be an active volunteer on many local groups, societies and initiatives to benefit the town and it's people, including recent work with Calon Afan.

In her own words:

“If I could describe Port Talbot as a person, it would be somebody who is knowledgeable, or anxious to know more. They would be ambitious, welcoming, and friendly.

“I’ve never been made to feel like an outsider, and I can’t imagine being anywhere else. I am so grateful that I decided to apply for that job in Port Talbot all those years ago.”

Sally is pictured here speaking at the graveside of Dic Penderyn during the annual memorial service.

24/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Dumpy Biscuit, written by local actor/writer Holly Carpenter was produced in Port Talbot in 2024.

With a cast and crew packed with local talent including Georgia Warlow, Jalisa Phoenix-Roberts, Anna Sophia-Tutton, Helen John and Sam Carpenter.

The production transformed the hall at The New Plaza into an intimate theatre space to perform the play - the first performance at the venue.

With audiences coming from the local community and further afield, the play explored an authentic story based in Port Talbot.

Pictured here is the first table read of the script by the cast.

18/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

The tradition of the Welsh Male Voice Choir continues in Port Talbot.

We have several choirs, the traditional with the Cymric and Bois Afan Male Voice Choir; more contemporary mixed choirs such as Presto and Musicality Choir; and ladies choirs such as Afanté and GraceNotes Choir.

These all provide a valuable social place for all ages and abilities to gather, sing and make new connections as well as providing entertainment to the local community and beyond.

Pictured are the Port Talbot Cymric Choir at St Theodore's Church.

17/03/2026

River Afan Footpath

One of the few hills in this part of town, the footpath rises to the right here before heading past the Green Stars towards Aberavon Beach.

In the background are two of the three unloaders, Puckey House - ABP offices, the old Grade II Listed Harbour watchtower and a metal lattice tower which I think has recently been removed.

17/03/2026

Something I'm working on 👀

Looking back 15 years on from The Passion, I'm putting together a booklet of my photographs and reflections from the weekend to mark the occasion.

If there's interest I may do a small print run?

16/03/2026

Town of Culture/Tref Diwylliant

Michael Sheen needs little introduction, he is no doubt the most prominent actor of his generation from Port Talbot.

Growing up in Baglan he attended Glan Afan School, Neath Port Talbot college, and was a member of the West Glamorgan Youth Theatre Company.

He went on to study at RADA and has had a very successful career in theatre, film and television.

Locally, his production of The Passion in 2011 has made a lasting impression on the town, bringing together the community and putting Port Talbot on the national stage.

Aside from acting, Michael has taken a keen interest in social matters, campaigning on high cost credit and homelessness.

He has donated significant sums to charities and good causes, and has committed to continue donating his earnings as a not for profit actor.

Michael is pictured here at Margam Orangery during the Richard Burton 100 celebrations.

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