National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

Saturday, September 14 - Monday, September 16, 2024

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

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.

Screening as part of National Theatre Live: Summer 2024

Please note: This presentation includes sensitive subject matter including reference to sex, violence and rape. Viewer discretion is advised.

“4 stars – Jodie Comer’s stage debut is nothing short of extraordinary.” –The Stage

• Country United Kingdom
• Year 2022
• Running Time 114 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor BY Experience
• Director Justin Martin
• Writer Suzie Miller
• Cast Jodie Comer
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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