Prima Facie
National Theatre Live present the Empire Street Production of Prima Facie written by Suzie Miller directed by Justin Martin, Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.
"West End debuts don’t come much more astonishing than this"- Telegraph
"Jodie Comer takes the stage by storm"- The Times
"Masterful West End debut"- Guardian
"Jodie Comer's stage debut is nothing short of extraordinary"- The Stage
"An unforgettable moment of theatre"- WhatsOnStage
"An extraordinarily gutsy and rich performance by Jodie Comer"- Evening Standard
"A compelling, rocket-propelled play. Jodie Comer doesn’t just take the stage. She consumes it."- Washington Post
"Jodie Comer's performance in this filmed production of the London West End play is exceptional in every way."- Arts Hub
Cinema Exhibition
This presentation has been rated 15 by the BBFC.
Audience members under the age of 15 will not be admitted.