His work in theatre, including an award-winning performance in the title role of the Royal Court Theatre’s Hamlet, led to several supporting roles in film and television. He made his breakthrough screen performance in Terry Gilliam ‘s 1985 cult film Brazil.
Film star Jonathan Pryce has become patron of a cinema near his home village. Pryce, who was born in Carmel, near Holywell, is the first person to take on role at the Scala Cinema and Arts Centre in Prestatyn, Denbighshire.
Critically lauded for his versatility, Jonathan has participated in many big-budget films including Evita, Tomorrow Never Dies, Pirates of the Caribbean and The New World, as well as independent films such as Glengarry Glen Ross and Carrington. His career in theatre has also been prolific. He has won two Tony Awards, the first in 1977 for his Broadway debut in Comedians, the second for his 1991 role as “The Engineer” in the musical Miss Saigon.
General Manager, Chris Bond says:
“We are very privileged to have Jonathan as a patron of the Scala Prestatyn. He is such a distinguished actor working with companies such as Royal Shakespeare Company.”
