Deka is a great actor known for his role as Jackie Elliot in Lee Hall's musical adaptation of Billy Elliot with music by Elton John.
He's worked extensively across theatre, film and TV with appearances in The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself on Netflix, Vera for ITV, and Dirty Water.
In theatre he's appeared in Cyrano de Bergerac, Macbeth at the National Theatre, The Pitman Painters both in London and in New York, as well as Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
Deka talks about playing Jackie how he found him, what's the relationship like with his family, as well as what his character stands for in the history of the miners strike in 1984-5.
I had the pleasure of seeing Deka in Billy Elliot three times and his performance was simply brilliant, an experience I'll never forget.
You can catch Deka in the West End recording, available on DVD and on demand on Apple TV. Check it out you won't be disappointed!
Oliver Gower
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