National Theatre Live: Prima Facie15

Directed by Justin Martin | UK | 2022 | 1h 53m | Starring Jodie Comer

Tessa, a young and brilliant barrister from a working-class background, has risen to the top of her field. But when an unexpected event forces her to confront the intersections of patriarchal power, legal burdens, and personal morality, she faces the greatest challenge of her career. Directed by Justin Martin, this solo tour de force stars Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) in an Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance. Filmed live during its sold-out 2022 run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End, this electrifying production is an unforgettable showcase of raw talent and storytelling.

Reviews

‘Jodie Comer takes the stage by storm’
★★★★
Dominic Maxwell, The Times

‘West End debuts don’t come much more astonishing than this’
★★★★
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph

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We showed National Theatre Live: Prima Facie between December 1, 2024 and December 5, 2024.

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