STAGES Episode 625: JAY LAGA’AIA

STAGES Episode 625: JAY LAGA’AIA

From STAGES with Peter Eyers by Peter Eyers

May 20, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 9 · Episode 625

About this episode

Jay Laga’aia discusses his diverse career in acting, music, and children's entertainment.

Jay Laga’aia is a New Zealand–born Australian actor, musician, and presenter whose career spans film, television, stage, and music. International audiences know him best for his portrayal of Captain Typho in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. In Australia and New Zealand, he has built a celebrated career across drama, children’s entertainment, live performance, and event hosting. Jay’s extensive screen credits include major roles in Water Rats, Street Legal, and Home and Away, along with appearances in Xena: Warrior Princess, McLeod’s Daughters, and Celebrity Big Brother. He is beloved by families nationwide for his long-running work on Play School, Jay’s Jungle, and Surprise Surprise. A versatile stage performer, Jay has appeared in landmark productions including The Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the Australia–New Zealand tour of Wicked, in which he played The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. As a recording artist, he has released a series of acclaimed children’s albums, along with Christmas and nursery rhyme collections, and has performed at Carols by Candlelight. Jay is also a highly experienced MC, having hosted major events…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Eyers

Guest: Jay Laga’aia

Topics covered

  • acting
  • music
  • children's entertainment
  • live performance
  • event hosting

Keywords

  • Jay Laga’aia
  • Star Wars
  • children's albums
  • Play School
  • live performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of Sydney, Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Powerhouse Museum

Books & works: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Water Rats, Street Legal, Home and Away, Xena: Warrior Princess, McLeod’s Daughters, Celebrity Big Brother, Play School, Jay’s Jungle

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