Joey Batey

Joey Batey was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in 1989. He pursued higher education at the University of Cambridge, where he read Modern and Medieval Languages. Following his studies at Cambridge, Batey further trained at L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. His early career saw him involved in comedic sketch shows and theatre productions during his university years, setting a foundation for his future in performance. After his formal training, he began to appear in significant stage productions.

Batey gained early recognition for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, featuring in their Olivier and Tony award-winning productions of ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘Bring Up the Bodies’. These performances took him to both the West End and Broadway. His transition to screen work included appearances in British television series such as ‘Murder on the Home Front’ (2013), ‘Whitechapel’ (2013), ‘Strike’ (2017), and ‘Knightfall’ (2017–2018). He also featured in films like ‘The Riot Club’ (2014) and ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ (2017). A significant turning point in his career came with his role as Jaskier in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ series, starting in 2019, where his musical talents were also highlighted.

Beyond acting, Batey is a musician, serving as the vocalist, lyricist, and primary composer for the alt-folk band The Amazing Devil. The band, formed in 2015 with collaborator Madeleine Hyland, has released several albums, including ‘Love Run’ (2016), ‘The Horror and the Wild’ (2020), and ‘Ruin’ (2021). His musical contributions to ‘The Witcher’, including the viral song “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher,” further cemented his multifaceted artistry. In 2025, Batey expanded his creative endeavors with the release of his debut novel, ‘It’s Not A Cult’.