With extensive performing experience, working with the best international creative teams in the world from Broadway and the West End, Jaco started as a triple-threat performer, landing coveted roles in international touring productions, including Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats, Simon Zealot in Jesus Christ Superstar and Frankie Valli, in Jersey Boys, moving effortlessly between singing and dancing roles. 

He worked extensively behind the scenes as a choreographer, director, company manager and resident director on numerous projects before establishing VR Theatrical in 2016. He has since worked full-time as a theatre maker, presenting South African premieres of big blockbuster musicals (Rock of Ages, Hedwig And The Angry Inch and Avenue Q) as well as commissioning original local writing. Jaco is a keen collaborator and theatre maker, always on the lookout for the next exciting project or idea and interesting and kind people to work alongside.