Jodie Comer’s "Powerful Homecoming" to Liverpool

The "Scouse Queen" is coming home. On January 22, 2026, Jodie Comer officially launched the final leg of her journey with the play that transformed her from a TV star into a theatrical titan. The Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress is returning to her hometown of Liverpool for a limited, sold-out run of Prima Facie at the Liverpool Playhouse in March 2026.

Described by Comer as the "perfect full circle," this 2026 UK and Ireland tour marks the final time she will inhabit the role of Tessa Ensler, the brilliant barrister who finds herself on the other side of the witness stand.

A Dream Realized: The Final Bow

For Comer, taking the play to the Liverpool Playhouse (March 17–21, 2026) is more than just another tour stop—it is a deeply personal mission.

“I’ve always had a dream to take this play to Liverpool – being from Liverpool myself, from a working-class background,” Comer told Harper’s Bazaar UK. “To go on this tour and have the final week in Liverpool – a homecoming for both Tess and myself – feels really quite magical.”

The tour, which kicked off at the Richmond Theatre on January 23, 2026, is a "final goodbye" to a character Comer has lived with since her West End debut in 2022. Having won both an Olivier and a Tony Award for the role, she admits that returning to Tessa with a few more years of life experience has allowed her to find "further truth" in the character.

The "Prima Facie" Effect

Written by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin, the one-woman show has become a cultural phenomenon, viewed by over 1.2 million people worldwide through live performances and NT Live cinema broadcasts.

• The Plot: Tessa is a high-flying defense barrister who has built a career defending men accused of sexual assault, only to be assaulted herself. The play follows her harrowing journey through the legal system she once championed, exposing how the "rules of the game" are stacked against survivors.

• The Advocacy: The 2026 tour continues its partnership with charities The Schools Consent Project and Everyone’s Invited, using the production’s massive platform to drive conversations about legal reform and consent education.

• The Production: Featuring a "muscular" and "pounding" score by Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), the 100-minute monologue is a grueling physical and emotional marathon that leaves both the actress and the audience breathless.

A Sold-Out Sensation

When tickets for the Liverpool run went on sale in March 2025, the demand was so unprecedented that the Playhouse website crashed within minutes.

• The Stats: The entire week of shows sold out in just over an hour.

• The Price: Tickets were intentionally priced to be accessible, ranging from £37 to £57, though "touting" on secondary sites has seen prices skyrocket as fans scramble for a seat at the homecoming.

What’s Next for Jodie?

While Prima Facie dominates her early 2026, Comer is also preparing for a massive year on the big screen.

1. 28 Years Later: She stars in the highly anticipated Danny Boyle sequel, which she filmed throughout 2025.

2. The End We Start From: Following its successful festival run, the film has cemented her as a prestige cinema lead.

3. Hollywood Rumors: Despite rumors, Comer confirmed in January that she will not be starring in the upcoming film adaptation of Prima Facie, opting instead to leave the character on the stage where she "belongs."

Source - https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a70089560/jodie-comer-prima-facie-play-tour/

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