Jonathan is thrilled to play Peter Lawford as he is someone he really 'gets'.
Having had a 'tough paper round' himself, (make of that what you will), an ex addict and alcoholic now 11 years dry, he has really enjoyed bringing this extraordinary man to life.
Luckily he found a way out. Peter never did.
Jonathan now practises Nichiren Buddhism and Vipassana Meditation. He recently did his second 10 day course.110 hours of meditation. After his first he gave up alcohol.
It's powerful stuff.
He has also written a one man show about his own journey, "Peter Cook saved my life" and is also working on a movie version.
He believes you need three things in life.
A backbone
A wishbone
And most importantly
A funny bone.
You have to be able to laugh at the dark side.
Comedy is terribly important.
Now the showbiz stuff.
TV
Eastenders, The Crown, Lost Women Spies. Hapless, Porters, My Family, Hotel Babylon
Film
Time Travel is Dangerous, In the Grip Of Terror, Bogieville, Catching A Thief, Breaking The Bank
Theatre
Until She Sleeps at the White Bear, Vodka With Stalin Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Round The Horne No 1 Tour, The Libertine in the West End, Northanger Abbey No 1 tour and Peter Cook in the successful play he co wrote, Goodbye The Afterlife of Cook and Moore.
He was in a male/ female double act for 9 years where he played up to 20 characters a night, a Hackney Empire New Act of The Year finalist twice, and is an award winning offie nominated actor.
Enjoy the show
