The Best of British Theatre at the Regal Picturehouse
An outstanding and gripping solo performance by the tour de force that is Jodie Comer in her West End debut in the Empire Street Production of Prima Facie filmed at the Harold Pinter Theatre, filled all three screens at the Regal Picturehouse last night.
Tessa is a thoroughbred. A young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; prosecuting; 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.
The Guardian – 4/5
“Comer delivers. She roars through Suzie Miller’s script. The play roars, too, sometimes too loudly in its polemic, but Comer works overtime to elevate these moments.” – Read the full review
The Times – 4/5
“If you’ve seen Jodie Comer play the murderous Villanelle in Killing Eve you’ll know she is a gifted shapeshifter. Nothing, though, can quite prepare you for the range, energy, resilience, emotional clarity and sheer presence she offers in this play by the Australian lawyer turned writer Suzie Miller.” – Read the full review
The Telegraph – 4/5
“[Comer’s] performance, running a full-pelt 100 minutes, propels her into the front rank of stage stars.” – Read the full review
Daily Mail – 4/5
“Comer blows us away in a ferocious yet forensic performance that’s related in a blizzard of quickly shifting perspectives.” – Read the full review
The opportunity to see such high quality theatre is something to be treasured and that we can do this in Henley is a real privilege.
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