Jodie Comer to receive Outstanding Achievement in British Theatre Award

Jodie Comer has been named as the inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in British Theatre Award.

The honour will be presented at the UK Theatre Awards 2026, sponsored by Encore, on Monday 12 October.

The ceremony, hosted by La Voix, will take place at 8 Northumberland Avenue and will celebrate the range and quality of theatre seen across the UK over the past year.

You can read the full list of nominees here.

On stage, Comer has picked up WhatsOnStage, Olivier and Tony Awards, while her screen acting has earned her an Emmy and two BAFTAs. Earlier this year she reprised her award-winning role in Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie on tour following runs in the West End and on Broadway.

The performer 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.”