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Jodie Comer ‘incredibly honoured’ to win prize celebrating theatre achievements

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Feric, C. (2026, October 1). Jodie Comer ‘incredibly honoured’ to win prize celebrating theatre achievements. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/jodie-comer-doctor-foster-broadway-liverpool-west-end-b1299172.html

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Jodie Comer expressed her honor at receiving the inaugural outstanding achievement award from the UK Theatre Awards for her work in theatre, particularly her role in the one-woman play "Prima Facie." The actress won both an Olivier and Tony Award for her performance in the show, which has toured extensively across the UK and Ireland. With over 1.2 million people having seen "Prima Facie" worldwide through stage performances and National Theatre Live broadcasts, Comer was praised for increasing the accessibility of live theatre to audiences beyond London.

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Jodie Comer expressed deep gratitude after being selected as the recipient of the inaugural Outstanding Achievement prize at the 2026 UK Theatre Awards, recognizing her work on the one-woman show Prima Facie. She starred in the powerful legal drama, which earned her an Olivier and Tony Award for her performance. The play toured throughout the UK and Ireland after its initial run in London, enhancing the accessibility of live theatre to a wider audience. The UK Theatre Awards organization highlighted that Prima Facie has reached over 1.2 million people globally through stage performances and National Theatre Live broadcasts, praising Comer's dedication to bringing this acclaimed show beyond London.

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Jodie Comer said she feels “incredibly honoured” to receive a prize celebrating her achievements in theatre, particularly her role in one-woman play Prima Facie and her commitment to touring the hit show. asserted

she → say → show

Comer also made her Broadway debut starring in the powerful legal drama as Ensler, who defends men accused of sexual assault for a living but after experiencing it herself must confront the failings of the justice system from the other side. asserted

who → make → side

The actress won an Olivier and Tony Award for her role in the show, in which she has continued to star for its recent tour of the UK and Ireland. asserted

she → win → UK

The actress will be acknowledged with the inaugural outstanding achievement prize at the 2026 UK Theatre Awards for her commitment to the production and her “extraordinary performance” in the starring role. asserted

actress → acknowledge → role

The organisation said that Prima Facie has reached more than 1.2 million people worldwide on stage and through its National Theatre Live broadcasts, praising Comer for helping increase the accessibility of live theatre and for her efforts in bringing the acclaimed show to audiences beyond London. asserted

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Comer said: “I’m incredibly honoured to receive the inaugural outstanding achievement in British Theatre Award. asserted

I → say → Award

Prima Facie has been such a huge part of my life, and taking the production on tour has been one of the most special experiences of my career. asserted

taking → take → career

“There’s something so unique about sharing live theatre with audiences in different communities and seeing the impact the story can have in each venue. asserted

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“I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported the production and made it possible for us to take it across the UK and Ireland, especially James Bierman at Empire Productions for having the passion and ingenuity to make the idea a reality. asserted

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“To have our journey recognised in this way is a real privilege, and I’m hugely thankful.” asserted

I → recognise → way

Comer will be presented with the prize at the UK Theatre Awards on October 12, in a ceremony hosted by drag performer La Voix. asserted

Comer → present → Voix

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