Jodie Comer to Return to Liverpool for Epstein Theatre Talk
Actress Jodie Comer is coming back to her home city for a special event. She will appear at the Epstein Theatre in a live conversation with the director Philip Barantini.
The Killing Eve star and Barantini will talk about their careers in film and television and the creative process behind their work. The date is Thursday, 3 December, from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets cost £21, plus a £2 booking fee.
The evening was announced on Instagram by It's All Made Up Productions. The post billed it as a chance to "hear Phil and Jodie discuss their experiences in film and television, the creative process behind their work, and the journeys that have shaped their careers."
It also listed the projects the pair will draw on, from Killing Eve and Prima Facie to Adolescence and Boiling Point. The organisers described the talk as an insight into the realities of the industry from both sides of the camera, covering creativity, challenges and opportunities.
Closing the book on Prima Facie
In March Comer went back to the Liverpool Playhouse to play Tessa in Prima Facie for the final time. The production had run for four years.
The play follows a barrister whose life is turned upside down after a sexual assault. Comer's performance in the role earned widespread acclaim.
She has also accepted the Outstanding Achievement award at the UK Theatre Awards on behalf of herself and the whole Prima Facie team. In a message to fans she thanked the awards for the honour.
Comer also wrote about her route into theatre. She said that for a good chunk of time, not being "classically trained" seemed to hinder her chances of securing theatre roles. "I don't say this with any ounce of bitterness," she wrote, adding that she felt lucky to have been met with trust, belief and support during the production.
The venue
The Epstein Theatre was built in 1913 as Crane Hall, a concert hall above a music shop, before it was developed into a fully equipped theatre. Its intimate auditorium keeps many original features, including mahogany panelling, decorative plasterwork and classical detailing.
Source: Liverpool Echo