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Juggler Jay
Juggler Jay is an award winning, multi-skilled, circus entertainer based in the UK. He specialises in Contact Juggling for corporate events, Street Theatre Family Shows and Mime. He’s entertained the Queen, Johnathan Ross, Joanna Lumley, Madonna and you can book him to entertain at your event too!
Biography
“That guy is ******* brilliant!”
Jonathan Ross
Jay is an expert award winning contact juggler who is able to mesmerise his audience with his amazing skills. His walkabout juggling is always popular for daytime and evening events whether indoors or outdoors. His crystal ball contact juggling is perfect for meet and greet and mix and mingling with guests, and also ideal for table hopping at any event. His Glow ball juggling lights up the room in evening or outdoor events. Jay is known for his humorous patter – he will set the scene with silent stylistic juggling or much laughter depending on the event. His circus show is a showstopper for adults and children alike and brings together all his entertainment expertise, juggling, mime and comedy combined.
A former international athlete, 1st Prize Winner – Rotterdam International Street Theatre Awards andTelevision Presenter for ‘Havakazoo’ for Channel 5 Jay has performed at corporate events and Family Shows in more than 25 countries since 1987. His career highlights include two private parties for Her Majesty the Queen, regular parties for Jonathan Ross, entertaining Madonna and performance tours of Botswana, Oman and Turkey funded by the British Council. His international entertainment experience is expansive, with performances in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Botswana, Bahrain, the Baltic, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, Lapland, New York, New Delhi, Oman, Singapore and numerous European countries.
Jay studied Advanced Mime at the Desmond Jones School of Mime & Physical Theatre in London. He has taught mime in the UK , and Internationally on behalf of the British Arts Council. He also played ‘Robot Dad’ opposite Harry Hill in the film ‘Professor Branestawm’, devised 78 mime sketches for childrens’ TV show ‘Havakazoo’ and has appeared in a number of commercials.
His living statues and mime acts bring expertise and humour to any event. Superb movement, stillness, visual comedy and (optional) music from a body belt sound system combine to make a mesmerising performance.
Juggler Jay is perfect for: Corporate events entertainment, meet and greet as guests arrive and round tables during dinner, Greatest showman themed events, circus events entertainment, living statue for awards ceremony entertainment, juggling at trade stands, city centre walkabout entertainment, family fun day entertainment.
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Testimonials
“That guy is ******* brilliant!”
Jonathan Ross
“Amazing; that’s mesmerising”
Jane Asher
“Excellent mate”
Chris Evens
“That’s so cool”
Stacey Soloman
“You were fabulous”
Olivier Harrison
“Jay you were superb”
Joanna Lummley
‘‘Excellent as always’’
Rick Worthy , Glastonbury Circus Stage
‘‘Thank you for your lovely show’’
Tanja Halonen, Former President of Finland (Tampere Festival )
“Jay and Sylvia were fantastic”
Mhairi Smith, Gloucester city council
“The living statues were impressive and enjoyable to watch”
Amanda Whilding, Ocean Village
“Their human statues were superb. Not only did they exhibit such beauty and body control but they also had such great humour.”
Matthew Tullah, MTM
“Yet again! Thanks for adding a new dimension to the show and adapting your performance at the last minute.”
Ian Greenfield, The Production Bureau
“Thank you the film looks great.”
Shazna Burkinshaw, CBBC
“The Queen enjoyed herself immensely. Thank you so much for your wonderful work.”
Lady Elizabeth Anson
“You went down very well here..and I hear good things from Dubai as well.”
Karen ElArifi, Cultural Manager, British Council Abu Dhabi
“The Golden Doorman was terrific. Your brilliant performance ensured the evening started on a huge high.”
Tessa Ashley, Event Organiser
‘A hilarious show from the brilliant Jay’
Cambridge Folk Festival
“Jay was a great hit at the Khareef festival..I would recommend him strongly and warmly”
Colin Hepburn – Director, British Council, Oman
“You went down very well here..and I hear good things from Dubai as well”
Karen ElArifi, Cultural Manager, British Council Abu Dhabi
‘‘Jay went down very well’’
Alan Rutt,Director, British Council, Mozambique
“Everyone loved you”
Teresa, Friday Island Weddings
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