'They Live In You'

In March 2009, Michael Porter’s mother, Jean Hanlon, disappeared whilst living on the island of Crete. A few days after she disappeared, her body was found in Heraklion Harbour. The Greek authorities believe the case was accidental drowning, however his family had strong suspicions otherwise. They began a long battle to get the case re-opened, and a second post-mortem showed that Jean had died before entering the water.

In September 2009, Michael produced a concert in Mansfield in order to fund further investigation into the case. Earlier this year, he had a breakthrough meeting with the Greek Ambassador in London, and this high profile meeting brought much interest from the press, both in the UK and in Greece. Jean’s case is currently in the hands of the prosecutor and a new application to re-open the case has been put forward.

The purpose of 'They Live in You' is to help the financial costs of this case, should the decision to re-open be made, but also to raise and sustain awareness and reach out and appeal to others who have also suffered a loss overseas. Funds from the concert will be also be used to help others in their fight for justice

Michael, a young theatre performer and model, has put together a group of friends from London’s West End, national stage and screen. The show will be produced by Michael with musical arrangement and direction coming from the talented contemporary musical theatre composer, Scott Morgan, and hosting from Britain’s Got Talent finalist comedian Drew Cameron. Starring various performers from Britain's Got Talent, X Factor and The Voice, alongside voices from West End productions such as Wicked, Avenue Q, and Mamma Mia, 'They Live in You' is sure to be a memorable night for a fantastic cause.