Bio
Jay Davis is from Southampton. Having studied the arts throughout Secondary School, and College, his passion was ignited during a Year 6 production, leading to Conservatoire training. Jay is a versatile actor who prides himself on his ability to jump into all opportunities with equal commitment, exploring character and collaborating with other artists.
Jay is hoping to make us laugh in the opening play of this season undertaking the role of Porter in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Gitika Butoo. In the new year, Jay can be seen as Ilya, a fiery assistant superintendent in Chris Hannan’s adaptation of Crime and Punishment, directed by Debora Newbold. Jay cannot wait to make his semi professional debut showcasing the skills he has acquired in undergraduate training.
Credits
ANNE BOLEYN, 2022, Stage, Cecil /Simpkin, Leeds Conservatoire,Tom Bellerby
BOY, 2022, Stage, Lemari /Andy /Middle aged man /Builder 3 /Receptionist 3 /Man on phone /Family man, Leeds Conservatoire, Elvi Piper & Tommo Fowler
MACBETH, 2022, Stage, Porter, Leeds Conservatoire, Gitika Buttoo
GAME NIGHT, 2022, Short Film, Todd, Reeka Studios, Reece Dunn
Skills
Sports: Boxing, Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Dodgeball, Football, Handball, Swimming, Volleyball
Music & Dance: Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Improvised Movement, Drums
Accents: Cockney*, Gloucester*, Liverpool, RP*, MLE, New York, American-Southern States, American-Standard*
Other: Fashion Design, Improvisation, Podcaster, Waiting Staff, Writer, Commedia Dell'Arte, Physical Theatre, Spoken Word, Story Telling, DBS Clearance
