I wanted to take a moment to share with you an incredible experience I recently had the privilege to be a part of. So, imagine this: eight untrained singers, including yours truly, given the opportunity to perform Bach's St John Passion under the guidance of none other than the legendary choirmaster, Gareth Malone. Yep, you heard that right! For eight weeks, we dove headfirst into the world of Bach, with intense rehearsals in Cardiff. Now, I won't sugarcoat it – going from singing the pop divas in Drag to performing alongside the BBC National Orchestra of Wales was no walk in the park. But wi ..read more

In February I was chosen to participating in a BBC Creator Lab x TikTok event held in Belfast. Over two action-packed days, I was immersed in a world of creativity, learning, and collaboration. Meeting and working with the the other creators was a highlight. Their passion and talent were infectious. It’s not often you get to meet other creators so the opertunity was so valuable. The workshops were incredibly insightful, covering everything from pitching to audience engagement. Putting theory into practice was fun, and I'm excited to share the content we created very soon! A big thank you to B ..read more

I am thrilled to share my experience attending the Netflix premiere of "All the Lights We Cannot See". It was an honor to receive an invitation to the audio-described premiere from Netflix UK and RNIB. One of the highlights of the evening was the opportunity to hear from Fern Lulham, a sight-impaired audio describer, as she shared insights into her process and work. Her remarkable achievements serve as a testament to the limitless potential within all of us, regardless of any perceived barriers. It underscored the importance of inclusivity and diverse perspectives, enriching the viewing exper ..read more

I'm thrilled to share a significant milestone in my career: the recent performance of Aura: Musical in the Dark in Malta. This production, which began during the challenges of the 2021 COVID lockdown, represents a culmination of dedication and passion. Aura's unique focus on accessibility, with the audience seated in complete darkness and listening to the live audio show through headphones, coupled with the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional cast and creative team, made this experience truly unforgettable. As one of my first ventures into musical theatre, it holds a special place ..read more

Last year I was given the incredible opportunity to act in a comedy pilot for BBC Cymru Wales. We filmed BACKWASHED in a week and what a week it was! I play Craig, the vice assistant to the student union president. I had a great time working on the show and met some amazing people. You can stream the entire series on BBC iPlayer. If you like it, feel free to give it a share on all the socials. The postgrad bar on campus. Quiet, composed, dignified people preparing for the real world? No, it’s more of a dumping ground for nearly-adults to ride out their university lives. Watch now on BBC iPl ..read more

In May 2023 I had the absolute privilege of performing at BEAM 2023. Working with Caitlyn Burt and Amir Shoenfeld I was cast as Otto Weidt in the BEAM pitch of a new musical ‘OTTO WEIDT'S BRUSH AND BROOM WORKSHOP FOR THE BLIND’ Inspired by a true story, Otto Weidt is a blind German man who employs Jewish workers with vision impairments during WWII, shielding them from the Nazis. When Alice, the secretary he falls in love with, is transported to Auschwitz, Otto must overcome the prejudices of his brother and country in his attempt to rescue her. With visual information integrated into dialogu ..read more

I graduated from UWTSD in 2016 and they recently wrote a piece about my work and time studying. You can read the full piece here. Jake Sawyers is a graduate from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s BA Acting course. As a student with a sight impairment, Jake was hesitant to enter higher education, and he wasn’t sure if he wanted to go to university. He knew he wanted to act and work in the creative industry ..read more

I was so excited to be invited on to the Lynn Bowles show to talk about The i-Word with my co-creator Emily Nicole Roberts. The i-Word is a disabled led comedy pilot I co-wrote and starred in for BBC Wales, it’s available on BBC iPlayer. It was such a nice interview and my first time appearing on the show. You can catch up on BBC sounds here our interview is 1hr and 14mins in. Enjoy ..read more

As part of BBC Wales’ ‘Talk Disability’ season, myself and Emily Nicole Roberts were asked a few questions about creating ‘The i-Word’ and our thoughts on being called inspirational. The i-Word is a brand-new comedy following the successes of two wannabe influencers, who have set out to become the online world’s favourite inter-abled couple. Co-writers and stars of the show Jake Sawyers and Emily Nicole Roberts reveal what inspired them to write the show and why being called ‘inspirational’ can sometimes be frustrating. You can read the full article here ..read more

In 2022 I was given the opportunity to write and star in a disabled led comedy pilot for BBC Wales. ‘The i-Word’ now available on BBC iPlayer here (also with audio description) Writing and starring in a disabled led comedy pilot, and having the opportunity to share these two ridiculous characters with the world, has actually been a dream come true for this little Port Talbot boy. Thank you all for your kind words about the show and for sharing it far and wide. I hope it made you laugh, above all, that was our goal. Of course it wouldn’t have been possible without my co-creator @emilynicolerob ..read more