Jodie Comer Wins Laurence Olivier Award for Prima Facie | #jodiecomer #primafacie #laurenceolivierawards #bestactress #theatre
Jodie Comer has won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in the one-woman play Prima Facie. The play, which Comer also wrote, tells the story of a barrister who is forced to confront her own biases when she is the victim of sexual assault.
Comer's performance in Prima Facie has been praised by critics and audiences alike. The play has sold out its run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London and is set to transfer to Broadway in the fall.
In her acceptance speech, Comer thanked the play's director, Justin Martin, and her co-stars. She also spoke about the importance of telling stories about sexual assault.
"I hope that this play has started a conversation about sexual assault," she said. "It's a conversation that we need to have."
Comer's win is a major victory for women in the theatre industry. She is the first woman to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for a solo performance since Helen Mirren in 1994.
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