National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

I previously mentioned that Jodie Comer may have peaked in Killing Eve and don't see her topping that level of acting. But boy was I wrong. I was stunned by her performance. What she delivers is raw, hurtful and the truth. People said "there are hints of Villanelle", but I saw no V, just smooth seamless acting as Tessa. That's what puts Jodie above others, every character she plays is unique to the character. I never see crossovers with her (unlike most actors).

Jodie is decades ahead of the current acting scene, both screen and stage. I was breathless and genuinely heart clenched for the entire show. It's senseless that she isn't getting more praise for this heart wrenching performance.

Beyond me how she performed this live nearly everyday for 9 weeks. Words cannot express.

Jodie Comer's performance is stunning, captivating and Oscar worthy. Though it is a one woman show, she switches between so many characters with such ease and class that is suspends the audience's disbelief fully. There was not a dry eye in the entire cinema by the end and I've personally still not fully processed just how hard hitting and emotional the message of Prima Facie is.

In Tessa's words, 'in the face of it, something has to change'. And it does. I cannot recommend watching it enough.

Jodie Comer is simply astonishing in this very emotional thought-provoking play. It is the perfect vehicle for her unmatched abilities and a miracle of a one woman show. Great script, fabulous stage set and such an important topic. Everyone should see this!

Jodie Comer is probably the best actress working today. She commands you to pay attention to what she's saying, successfully forcing me to enjoy learning about legal terminology before tearing my heart out and branding it with the message of the story.

How did this woman remember all the lines?? How did she perform this for two months?? How did she flawlessly switch between characters?

I was completely entranced by this.