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David Jays
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Writer and editor on theatre, dance. Guardian, London Standard, Dance Gazette, Why Dance Matters podcast.
I'm only sad that Edward Bluemel's love of fishmongery didn't make the edit: "I used to watch salmon filleting videos on YouTube late at night. And I love a pair of white wellies"
July 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Also: "Other players are loud and expressive on court; Draper will say “Yup,” sharply, when an opponent’s shot lands out, and otherwise grunts and gasps in a mostly private way, like someone fixing a pipe under a sink."
July 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The hillscape views from the theatre? 5 stars
June 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Oh yes, I missed Playing Cards. Looks like he's mostly been doing opera / ballet / Shakespeare in the last few years
May 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM