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Jodie Comer to receive first ever Outstanding Achievement in British Theatre Award
The actress will be recognised with the honour at the UK Theatre Awards next week
Jodie Comer has been announced as the first ever recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in British Theatre Award. She’ll received the inaugural award at the UK Theatre Awards next week. The 2026 ceremony is set to take place on Monday 12 October, with La Voix on hosting duties.
Comer said: “I’m incredibly honoured to receive the inaugural Outstanding Achievement in British Theatre 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. 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.
“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.
“To have our journey recognised in this way is a real privilege, and I’m hugely thankful.”
Comer reprised her award-winning role in Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie earlier this year for a UK and Ireland tour, following celebrated runs in the West End and on Broadway. The show saw her scoop up Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actress.
