Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer – New photos released

New photos have been released of BAFTA and Emmy Award-winner Jodie Comer as young barrister Tessa, in Suzie Miller’s acclaimed one-person play Prima Facie.

Prima Facie is heading out on a sold-out tour of the UK and Ireland this month, starting at Richmond Theatre tomorrow, 23 January 2026.

Jodie Comer returns to the role of Tessa following her West End and Broadway performances, which won her an Olivier and Tony Award.

Directed by Olivier Award-winner Justin Martin (The Crown), music for the show is composed by Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem (Teeth ‘n’ Smiles).

Jodie Comer recently told Harper’s Bazaar magazine that returning to the show, and playing in her hometown of Liverpool, is a “powerful homecoming”. She said, “Honestly, it’s just such a gift… “I’ve got a fair chance to revisit Tess, to see how the character can develop and what further truth I can find. It’s rare. I’ve had so many different life experiences [since she first played Tess]. I’m coming into the room feeling a little more confident, a little more knowing, which is making for more detailed and revelatory discoveries.”

Prima Facie - 2026 Tour. Jodie Comer. Photo by Rankin

Jodie Comer in Prima Facie. Photo by Rankin

A stellar production

Suzie Miller’s one-person play won an Olivier Award for Best Play. Her new drama, Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike, is transferring to the West End from 19 March 2026.
Jodie Comer stars as Tessa in the drama, a young, brilliant barrister who loves to win. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game, prosecuting, cross-examining and lighting up the shadows of doubt in any case. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
The creative team of Prima Facie also includes set and costume design by Miriam Buether, lighting design by Natasha Chivers, sound design by Max and Ben Ringham, video design by Willie Williams for Treatment Studio, and voice coaching by Kate Godfrey.

Jodie Comer in Prima Facie. Photo by Rankin

What we know about the Prima Facie tour

Prima Facie is touring the UK and Ireland from January 2026
The show starts its run at London’s Richmond Theatre on 23 and 24 January 2026
Prima Facie then visits Dublin, Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, Bath, Canterbury, Birmingham and Liverpool
Most dates are now sold out
See all dates for the Prima Facie UK & Ireland Tour