Jodie Comer Marks 33rd Birthday in Birmingham During Theatre Tour
Acclaimed actress Jodie Comer is celebrating her 33rd birthday today in Birmingham, where her award-winning theatre production has just opened. The Killing Eve star is currently on a major national tour with her one-woman play Prima Facie, which arrived at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this week.
Birthday Wishes from the Theatre Community
This morning, the Prima Facie Players shared a heartfelt birthday message to Comer on Instagram, accompanied by a montage of love from theatre colleagues met during the tour. The post read: "Happy 33rd birthday Jodie! Wishing you the best of the best of birthdays. Each one has enhanced and enriched my experience and understanding of what this play means to people. Of what you Miss Jodie Marie Comer, mean to people!"
Fans quickly flooded the comments with birthday greetings, with one describing Comer as "the powerhouse" and another calling her "the queen of the day." A third admirer wrote: "Your work lights up every stage and screen. Thank you for inspiring us all, hope your day is as brilliant and joyful as you are!"
Prima Facie: A Critical and Commercial Success
Comer's performance in Suzie Miller's gripping one-woman play has earned her numerous awards, including Olivier, Evening Standard, Whatsonstage, and Tony awards. The Sunday Times praised her as "flawless" in the role of Tessa, a brilliant barrister from working-class origins who faces a profound moral crisis when an unexpected event forces her to confront the patriarchal power structures within the legal system.
A spokesman for Birmingham Rep described the production as "a solo tour de force" directed by Justin Martin, featuring designs by Miriam Buether, lighting by Natasha Chivers, sound by Max and Ben Ringham, video by Willie Williams, and a soundtrack by Rebecca Lucy Taylor of Self Esteem.
Limited Birmingham Run and Tour Continuation
Prima Facie runs at Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square from Wednesday, March 11 to Saturday, March 14, though all tickets have already sold out. The theatre has established a waiting list for potential last-minute availability.
Following the Birmingham engagement, the production will continue its eight-week national tour with a stop at Liverpool Playhouse, where the finale is scheduled for March 21. The play's exploration of where emotion and experience collide with legal rules has resonated deeply with audiences across the UK.
