Prima Facie: Jodie Comer to make West End debut in one-woman play about sexual assault
Star will play barrister who defends rapists in drama that has already won awards in Australia
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Killing Eve star Jodie Comer will make her West End stage debut in a one-woman play about a lawyer who defends men accused of rape.
Prima Facie, written by Australian playwright Suzie Miller, will run for nine weeks at the Harold Pinter theatre in London from 15 April 2022. It is coming to the UK after winning many awards in Australia, where it debuted in 2019.
The play follows Tessa, “a young, brilliant barrister” who has “worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; prosecuting; cross examining and winning”, according to the synopsis.
“An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.”
Miller, who worked as a lawyer before becoming a playwright, has said the work is about consent and how the law is used against victims of sex crimes.
Prima Facie, a Latin term used in law meaning “on first impression”, is directed by Justin Martin, whose hit play The Jungle is being adapted into a film.
Comer was most recently seen starring opposite Stephen Graham in Help, a one-off TV show about the UK care system, which was given four stars by The Independent.
Tickets are available for Prima Facie here.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can contact your nearest Rape Crisis organisation for specialist, independent and confidential support. For more information, visit their website here.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments