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"Cryptic setter's joke swaps omega for alpha (4)"

(The answer is, of course, Jake.)

As well as a phenomenal writer, performer, theatre-maker and champion of modesty, I'm also an amateur cryptic crossword setter! Starting from Saturday, 25th April 2026, you'll be able to find a weekly full size puzzle set by me here...

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Currently, I am taking a break from actively working of projects following the Edinburgh Fringe production of Watch Me Die.

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BIO

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Hey there I’m Jake, a passionate playwright and author from Hull, where I share my life with my wonderful wife and our three energetic sons. Originally from Nottingham, I’ve called Hull home for a decade now, and I proudly wear title of honorary ‘Hullian’! I love crafting plays that take stories from the past and bring them to life in fresh, exciting ways. While some say my work is *deep* and *thoughtful*, my main goal is to ensure everyone has an amazing time! In my creative journey, I in transforming early modern plays, especially the works of Shakespeare, into vibrant new pieces. My plays are bold, risqué, sexy, dark, violent, and beautiful, capturing the essence of classic tales while giving them a contemporary twist. I strive to engage and challenge audiences, inviting them to experience the thrill of these reimagined stories like never before!

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