So, I saw Jodie Comer's new play. (Prima Facie Review)

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[@rosearcand3843]

she has such a great career and future. BUT I STILL WANT HER TO BE THE NEXT 007. IS THAT WRONG OF ME?

[@lyndamiller2623]

I’ve said for ages she should be the next Jamie Bond..if only 💕

[@samarymarrero785]

NO!!!!! Because She would be fabulous in it! I want the same thing! 😘😘

[@ynrow2883]

I CANT UNSEE IT 🙀✨✨

[@julimoreno173]

She's got everything to be the female 007 we have been dreaming about. I hope someone from the film industry can also see the enormous potential she represents to the franchise.

[@user-vdjxbwkskbc]

See I think 007 should be a man but a female version of him needs to be created and Jodie would be perfect

[@Marylily2]

I saw Prima two days ago, and you’ve articulated everything I wanted to say so beautifully. I left the theatre in a state of shock (then had to pull myself together because I met Jodie twenty minutes later hahaha). This play will stay with me for the rest of my life, as I’m sure it will anyone else who has seen it. Jodie is going to be so huge. She already is, but I mean really, really huge.

[@tulikadas3372]

Thank you so much for watching the play and of course for this review. I don't think the coversation about Jodie Comer in suit is going to stop anytime soon. I am loving it. ❤️

[@marilynthompson9913]

I totally agree with you that Jodie is other worldly she captures the audience with her spell binding performance and has them in the palm of her hand which I have also had the privilege of seeing. She leaves us stunned into silence and I wonder how she does it night after night and matinees as well she must be rung out at times. She is phenomenal.

[@markkeohane9850]

I watched a screening at a local cinema last night. I would have said it was impossible to do what she did. Set changes. stage choreography and movement, climbing on furniture, speaking speaking non-stop for over an hour and brilliantly portraying a gamut of emotions, I can't believe she did what she did. Amazing. Brava! Oh; by the way, I also saw Top Gun Maverick this week. As I said to my wife, Prima was 100 times better. I thought Maverick was tosh just after I'd watched it. Jodie Comer's performance trampled it into the dirt.

[@redlady935]

Jodie Comer is just a bit too amazing. I can't cope

[@monicabourgeois4630]

Saw this in New York a few days ago. Her stamina for the number of performances and the energy on stage is amazing. I was thrilled to see what Jodie Comer would achieve live and she did not disappoint. Powerful and she hits every note of the play expertly.

[@creativemetalhead]

I’m a bit jel of anyone who has been able/ is able to see it. I’ve tried to get tickets through the lottery but have been unsuccessful so far. Glad everyone who has seen it has enjoyed it though, it has a really important message. Bring on NT Live 👌🏻

[@mjkidlei]

Just watch today. When you see half of the audiences left with tears, you can feel the power of the acting and the play.

[@JayJasperLondon]

I saw this tonight and I’m shook. I’ve been watching shows/plays since I was old enough to sit up and I’ve never felt like this. I never lost focus once and I am in complete awe of Jodie‘s performance and especially the last scene had me in tears. This will stay with me FOR A LONG TIME and although I thought this might be triggering (after all I too am that ”one woman out of three“..) it wasn’t.. I just knew as I’ve known before: SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE 🙏🏻

[@M.M.424]

Stellar and eloquent review. Been there so understood your review on a very visceral level. Thrilled you were able to see Jodie and her suit. 👏🏻

[@fassbrig]

Love the picture of the kiss in the background. I have that too 😀.

[@etk5406]

I found out that a digital version is coming to US movie theaters in July. I know it’s not the same but I purchased my advanced tickets anyway just to see the brilliance that is Jodie Comer.

[@kbaylor123]

😮

[@adrim2035]

it’s a live broadcast!!

[@jthompson7073]

i just bought mine!! eeep

[@etk5406]

And the trailer has been posted. It is so on right now!

[@donnareed2309]

yes I have my ticket to watch National Theatre in New Zealand

[@janetgilbert626]

My friend and I were lucky enough to get to see this OUTSTANDING play while we were on holiday in Ashford, Kent. It was streaming live from London. Jodie's performance was UNBELIEVABLE AND AWESOME. Both my friend and I DEFINITELY KNOW that she will go far, maybe be the next Dame Judi Dench ? We have heard that after last screening in Britain she is going to Broadway. So, if you ever get the chance in seeing this AWE-INSPIRING thought provoking play DO GO AND SEE IT !! You won't regret it. And finally my Friend Elaine and I would like to wish Jodi Cormer ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. YOU DESERVE A 🏆.

[@kellyreiterman]

I always wish I was in the U.K. anyway, but to see a performance like this live makes that even more true. I'm grateful that I will be seeing the broadcast of a performance at my local movie theatre on July 21st. It won't be the same as being at the Pinter, but at least I'll get to see the performance. Thanks for the review!

[@78divalicious]

Ooh! Where are you watching it from? Fathom Events?

[@jthompson7073]

I just bought my tix & had no idea it was a live broadcast. I’m so much more excited.

[@AnishaIbbott]

I wish I could see the play in person, unfortunately not though. The play really is very important. Even if it Is a rehash of things, it’s good to see that it’s being spoken about more and that more awareness is being brought to SA and the legal system surrounding it. Jodie does a phenomenal job at portraying emotions so I imagine that the play was very raw and real. The fact that Jodie chose to do this also shows just how down to earth and genuine she is, to do a play about such a sensitive topic but one that needs to be spoken about more. I don’t think Jodie realises the impact this play is/will have on people, and her performance just amplifies the raw emotion behind it all. So proud of Jodie for doing this.

[@AnishaIbbott]

@Villanelle Same here, it’s always nice to see familiar faces and people who enjoy Jodie’s work like we do! How are you doing too?

[@i_am_processing_]

Oh my, I love that bit of art you've got in the background! V and E forever!

[@ErinChanel]

JODIE IS BRILLIANT! SO JEALOUS. Thank you for sharing your experience! Jodie Comer as the next 007, pretty please!

[@etk5406]

I hope it is okay to share this here. I saw an article in today’s theater review section of the NY Times with the headline, “A Theatrical Neophyte With the Know-How of a Pro” and their opening paragraph praises Jodie for her stage debut in Prima Facie. The review ended with, “. . ., there’s no denying the visceral power of an evening that owes its sellout status to a theatrical neophyte who possesses the know-how of a seasoned pro.” Our girl getting coverage in The NY Times. I am so happy for her!

[@rialimpe]

Wow, I just binge watched Anatomy of a Scandal yesterday, it has pretty much the same story. I agree Tessa, I hope works like these can shed a light about how victims of sexual violence are treated by the legal system.

[@speakingupforpointmolate4670]

Yes, here we are in the 21st century and women are still treated as second class citizens. The world would be a much better place if the patriarchy fell. Here in the US, things are horrific. I'm glad I have dual citizenship (German/Us), and I'm thinking very seriously of moving to Europe. Not only are they taking away the right to abortion, but this will lead to the taking away of gay marriage, gay rights, birth control and on and on. Very dark times in the US. I would love to see this play. Maybe it will be made into a movie at some point. I love Jodie Comer.

[@dragonfox2.058]

yah they're coming for us from both sides...it's very scary how much men hate women

[@JennPaciocco]

Second? Lol we at the bottom

[@RianeBane]

Lol they're not taking away the "right to abortion," it never actually existed because Roe v. Wade was a terrible decision (even Ruth Bader Ginsberg thought so), and overturning it simply lets people decide whether abortion will be allowed, and to what extent, in their own State. And it has nothing to do with gay marriage or birth control. Don't be swayed by the fear-mongering.

[@dragonfox2.058]

@@RianeBane I guess you haven't seen the state trigger laws and one wanted to try women for murder. At least they nixed that one! but regardless of how bad the Roe law was and it was bad, it helped us for 50 years. This is gonna be a bloodbath...you watch. Both parties of men/handmaidens are playing political football with our lives

[@JennPaciocco]

@@RianeBane where have you been ? They either have restrictions or abortion bans in almost 50 states. Yall don't belong in our uterus, especially if they gonna turn out like the rest of these assholes This is all religious shit and men not educated nor do they want to be. So yes I don't think it's far from taking away gay marriage as they have already done. It's legal where I am, it's not legal everywhere else

[@tzu2146]

Impressive and insightful review. 👍💞

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

I am so greatful that this play was on the National's streaming service. My wife was kind enough to give me a months subscription as part of my xmas gifts and I. Am. Stunned. I adore Jodie, I adore her work (yes those suits...) and this is the best thing she's done yet. I am still absolutely floored and I've streamed it twice in the last 6 hours. The direction, the writing obviosuly, the music, the design elements, all complamented this so well, it was, in my mind, a perfect piece of theatre and kinda called me back to this theatrical world I've tried to leave.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Thank you for reviewing. Rather jealous. The poster alone looked great. I have respect for Jodie that she chooses intense subjects. I’m amazed on Twitter a girl said the theater gave her another ticket after she read the email/confirmation wrong for the showing when she had a front row ticket. As someone who worked in a box office that’s unheard of and very kind the theater did that. My thoughts: Girl you read it wrong, it’s your fault but they said here’s a ticket. Shocked me. The “justice” system was built mostly by white men, it protects them, I’ve talked to many women and they often don’t want to go through the legal system because they know they’ll be attacked. Just so glad Jodie is doing this play. I can see her like Vanessa Redgrave (adore her) doing a 1 woman show when she’s very mature in her career. I wish you hadn’t experienced the trauma you have. Will say even though I’m a stranger I support your process and am here in solidarity. (Last night I literally told my mother figure my older male neighbor isn’t a creep and it’s a nice change. But it’s sad it’s rare when a male is just decent/respectful like it’s a grand accomplishment.)

[@CathHC101]

I was lucky enough to see the play on Monday night, it was brilliant, she's brilliant. Agree with your review it does hit you over the head a bit at the end but it doesn't detract anything for me. I ❤️ Jodie Comer

[@dariaaugustine2426]

I live in the Caribbean i cant gooooo and im sooooo sad about itttt

[@williamedwardbell5749]

Prima Facie, is amazing yet extremely upsetting. The statistics are enlightening , horrifying! Jodie Comer's performance is brilliant, emotional and flawlessly delivered!

[@mitsukosukino]

I am the only one pronouncing Prima Facie like it were italian words?! dear god...

[@Nymeria108]

Well i'm italian so... I didn't realize up until this video that people may be pronouncing it differently But anyway it's latin, so we're the ones pronouncing it right xD

[@stephaniemccullough7725]

In your defense, I’m in law school in the USA and I’ve heard prima facie pronounced about four different ways 😂

[@lesliepless2939]

I'm a fan of your critique!

[@user-ut9xw4kf3d]

I'm absolutely on your wavelength with this I thought I might be the odd one out.....it didn't quite move me in the way it did others and I also feel the burnout from the rehashed material, though it is important to keep banging the drum to highlight it and bring about change. I did feel the ending was over-egged/overly polemic and so the monologue became somewhat deadening as it closed. Still thankful to have seen it and to have been seated so close to the stage, JC's face is so expressive. I'd recommend the show to others for sure.

[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

💜🤍💚 appreciate your authenticity 🎩

[@ezyxx]

Great Great review. I saw Prima Facie when it first came out in the cinema last month (July) and omg i was blown away by it all. The script, the music, staging and of course #jodiecomer and her incredible acting! I am in awe of her. It's like an acting lesson watching her in every role that she plays in tv and now theatre! I dunno if it's bcse I'm feeling hormonal at mo but everytime i think of #PrimaFaciePlay i get a lump in my throat. I'm going to see it again at the cinema tomorrow evening before it finishes.

[@softtailgirl02]

Prima Facie will be shown live in US movie theaters on July 21st!! Check online for details.

[@MGS17]

Sounds absolutely fantastic…wish she would bring it to the States…maybe next year?

[@upendasana7857]

Thank you so much for the intelligent review and talking about not only Jodies' amazing performance but also what the play was actually covering.Her performance was something else. I agree with you though that the play itself did not cover anything new or present anything that so many of us have known for many years now. I do though feel like Jodie's performance added the human element and importance of that lived experience of being a victim/survivor and the sheer emotional intensity she infused into the pain and frustration of facing such an unjust system. The emphasis on the fact that this lived experience cannot be judged by such a linear technical court system and that an often traumatised victim is disadvantaged by technical legal tactics. I literally felt like I wanted to scream at times...it was so overwhelming.

[@milan4ever]

Oh wow. I’ve been obsesing over ticket since the premiere and I have no idea how to get one when you live outside of UK and loterry is almost mission impossible. Ticket price is not a problem, lack of availability is.

[@milan4ever]

@Galloping Goose That’s great for the locals but I would not fly over from Poland to UK for Emilia Clarke ;) I would for Jodie though.

[@MaiShanley1024]

Superb👏👏👏😍

[@defectivecant123]

For those who have seen Prima - question: I've been thinking about the climactic scene(s) again and specifically the plot point about 'the position of the arms/hands'. Surely no self-respecting QC would - could - argue the line the defence initially takes without being laughed out of court? Could they ...? The scary thing is that Suzie Miller is clearly very well-informed in this area, which suggests she writes from experience :-(

Yes they can

[@zuleikadiocos6002]

I haven't watch Prima Facie but I wanted too and unfortunately, I can't because I'm too far from London. I hope it would come in tapes after the theatre productions.

[@lucyfuentes1276]

Yaasss Jodie 🫶🏻❤️

[@AGLadyBird]

Those who were able to see the play and have Jodie so close are so lucky, I know it's impossible for me 😔 (I live in Argentina)

[@vanessaespinoza7365]

The play will be live in movie theaters worldwide on July 21st!!

[@PurushaDesa]

I'm genuinely interested in organisations, pressure groups, etc. who have drawn up charters for how they want this legal process to change. And maybe that's the next frontier for these kinds of dramas - following the activists themselves, akin to Carey Mulligan in Suffragette.

[@Ashkaitlyn]

I went yesterday omg amazing

[@yatinghsu1120]

only saw the trailer last night. I even couldn't close my eyes. The trailer is so powerful. Jodie looks SO INCREDIBLE!!! 😵 Be honest. This's really seriously and tough topic. The actor must have very strong mental to carry on and go through the whole heavy process. Can not imagine Jodie have to play it twice one day, and day after day during the whole month. That's insane. I want to see this live play SO BADLY. 😭😭

[@yatinghsu1120]

I'm also a fan of KE. Even though I like Villanelle so much, but I will try not to mix those character when Jodie as a actor. especially, this play is such seriously topic. I won't have chance to see live play, hope you enjoy it, and might have different view after watching the play.

[@zoetevka4653]

♥️♥️♥️

[@ChillDom]

Just please someone tell me how I can watch this in Canada or US ? God bless

[@tawnys6172]

How do you get tickets now?!?!? I am so so mad at myself for not getting them sooner

I loved the play and as a male survivor of sexual violence I identified with every single aspect of the play other than the gendered element

[@jessican.7295]

Oh, I have to check if this is available in Germany somehow as well.

[@10animallover10]

Me, too but than from across the (small) pond. Dutchie here. It's much closer than US fans or like you, German ones, but still pretty far if you don't have much time or money.

[@dec23]

So jealous!

[@SidinaD]

Are you… are you wearing the Villanelle jumper from the last episode of killing eve?

[@SingingAddicted]

And if so - where do I get it 🤔

[@patstocker3658]

She would be just great as the new Bond. What would the female interest names be? Keep answers clean please .

[@paulm5443]

The writing was brilliant and the acting by Jodie Comer was top notch. I love watching whatever Jodie does. As a man I do find this subject very emotional but I never here any practical solutions, other than 'believe the woman'. May be the courts, as we know them, are not the right place to seek truth and justice in these circumstances. May be something else, a different approach, is required.

[@y0da107]

I bought Santal 33 only I was curious about how Jodie smells omg

[@GabiiEve]

I’m glad I didn’t get tickets to see this in London. I saw it today at the cinema and completely shut down during the abuse scene. I don’t have past trauma but knowing that abuse is often just a toss of a coin for women was too much to bear. I should’ve listened to the trigger warning I guess lol

[@andrewbrycepatterson]

Thanks for the spoiler

[@oddn]

Can I just say; I share your love for the Holy Trinity of Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks, and Jodie Comer. Forever worshiping at their alter.

[@rosearcand3843]

Would you review hbo TRIGONOMETRY. The Acting and Writing is as perfect as it gets. I have a 0 weiner rule in thrupple stories. But the character KEIRAN is so lovable that I let it slide thus one time. the sexual tension is so intense it was giving me flashbacks of my younger years. the two women actors Ariana Labed and Tharresa Thaxierra. AWARDS FOR ALL

[@_missmarissa_]

hi is this play ever going to be available to stream?

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

Yea, the NT live streaming service. Not available everywhere I don't think though.

[@topshelfnerdom8052]

ENDING SPOILER @ 04:13

[@suemurray2109]

Soooo jealous!!! Another reason the states suck.. lol

[@kbaylor123]

Because we don’t get to have Jodie Comer yes 😂

[@stephaniemccullough7725]

I’m praying for a Broadway/Off-Broadway transfer…Cyrano has been doing well at BAM and I think this would sell so well in a small house for a short run

[@IA-ismo]

you look sad, don't be.

[@B_27]

You might want to learn how to pronounce the name of the play before doing a review next time...

[@mgsparky8870]

drunk woman are dangerous. Best thing to do is stay away.