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'''Faizal Jaye''' (born 6 February 1997) is a British actor and performer best known for his portrayal of DJ Monty in the UK and London productions of ''Saturday Night Fever'', and for his role in the independent film adaptation of ''Hamlet''. He has been praised for his high-energy stage presence, strong vocals, and dynamic performances across the UK.

== Early life ==
Faizal Jaye was born in Basildon, Essex, and grew up in East Tilbury. He attended St Clere's School, where he first became involved in performing arts before pursuing a professional career in acting and theatre.

== Career ==

=== Theatre ===
Jaye played DJ Monty in the UK tour and West End revival of ''Saturday Night Fever''. The production toured extensively from 2019 to 2023 and included a major run at the Peacock Theatre in London in 2022.

His performance received widespread praise from regional and national theatre critics. In a review of the show at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, ''Upstaged Manchester'' noted his “boundless energy and powerful vocals.”<ref>https://upstagedmanchester.com/2022/09/28/review-saturday-night-fever-at-the-palace-theatre/</ref>

''Musical Theatre Review'' described Jaye as a “capable actor” who “conveys all the hopes and frustrations” of his character.<ref>https://musicaltheatrereview.com/saturday-night-fever-peacock-theatre/</ref>

''AllEdinburghTheatre.com'' praised his standout presence, writing, “DJ Monty (Faizal Jaye)… you can’t take your eyes off – he’s one step removed from everyone else.”<ref>https://www.alledinburghtheatre.com/saturday-night-fever-playhouse-review-2022-tour-review/</ref>

In Nottingham, ''East Midlands Theatre'' noted the audience “love the live wire antics of the Club 2001 DJ Monty (Faizal Jaye).”<ref>https://eastmidlandstheatre.com/2019/09/04/review-saturday-night-fever-touring-nottingham-theatre-royal/</ref>

''Dress Circle Antics'' reviewed the Milton Keynes leg of the tour, writing, “Jaye stands out above the rest, bringing true meaning to the phrase ‘Turn it up to 11!’.”<ref>https://dresscircleantics.co.uk/review-saturday-night-fever-dance-extravaganza-but-not-a-musical-theatre-masterpiece/</ref>

''Fairy Powered Productions'' called him “a talent to watch for,” highlighting that “his moves up on his dance podium were magic.”<ref>https://fairypoweredproductions.com/saturday-night-fever-review-3/</ref>

His casting was confirmed in 2022 by ''WhatsOnStage'' as part of the London revival at the Peacock Theatre.<ref>https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/saturday-night-fever-announces-cast-for-london-run_55589/</ref>

=== Film ===
In addition to his stage work, Jaye appeared in a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ''Hamlet'', expanding his range from musical theatre to screen acting.

== Stage and Screen Credits ==
* ''Saturday Night Fever'' – DJ Monty (UK Tour 2019–2023, London Peacock Theatre 2022)
* ''Hamlet'' – Film (role TBD)

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13819513/ Faizal Jaye at IMDb]
* [https://www.collectiveagents.co.uk/clients/faizal-jaye Faizal Jaye at Collective Agents]

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:British male musical theatre actors]]
[[Category:British male film actors]]
[[Category:21st-century British male actors]]
[[Category:People from Basildon]]
[[Category:People from Essex]]
[[Category:1997 births]]