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An image of dual-faced artistic portrayal of Jodie Comer with a calm expression on one side and a distressed expression on the other, highlighted in blue and red lighting.

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

Film Screening

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Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.

Jodie Comer takes the stage by storm.”
★★★★ Times

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.

An extraordinary gutsy and rich performance by Jodie Comer.”
★★★★ Evening Standard

Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

An unforgettable moment of theatre.”
★★★★ WhatsOnStage

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.

Presented By

National Theatre Live present the Empire Street Production of Prima Facie

Price

From £20

Written by

Suzie Miller

Directed by

Justin Martin

Age Guidance

15

Please note, no under 15s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Content Advice

References to sexual violence, strong language

Running Time

2 hrs 5 mins with no interval.

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Fees and Charge

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Venue

The Studio

Reviews

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A close up of actress Jodie Comer wearing blue blazer and trousers with a white blouse looks concerned and pointing to something. She rests her other hand on a desk with a folder on top of it. Next to her is a review from the times in a white uniform font which reads, 'A solo tour de force'
Actress Jodie Comer is standing with her hands places on a desk as though she is reading documents placed on it. Behind her are high reaching shelves of white folders illuminated by the white light focused on Jodie Comer. Above her is a review from the daily telegraph in a white uniform font which reads 'Nothing can prepare you for the range, energy, resilience, emotional clarity and sheer presence she offers.'
Actress Jodie Comer wearing a white shirt and black trousers looks outwards with a blank almost worried expression. She is sitting on a desk and behind her is high shelves of dimly lit books. Above Comer is a review from the daily telegraph in a white uniform font which reads 'West End debuts don't come more astonishing than this.'

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