About

JaDar is a theatre and music blog by award-winning journalist and filmmaker Jay Darcy.

Jay began his career at The Mancunion, as a Theatre reviewer and then Theatre Editor. He has covered countless events, from the Eurovision Song Contest and musical festivals, to world premiere musicals and huge arena events such as Cirque du Soleil. He has covered huge artists such as Cher, Diana Ross, Little Mix, and Queen. He has interviewed the likes of Carrie Hope Fletcher, Pete Waterman OBE, Scouting for Girls, Steps, The Vivienne, and Todrick Hall.

He has also worked as an assistant producer in television, most notably creating and curating the acclaimed BBC documentary Bend It Like Bollywood, which won three Royal Television Society Awards and was nominated for an Asian Media Award and a Prix Europa (European Broadcasting Festival) award.

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