Jodie Comer said her new role in upcoming movie The Death of Robin Hood inspired her find a space where she can ‘garden in her underwear’.
The British actress, 33, plays healer Bridget opposite Hugh Jackman’s heroic outlaw, explained that she threw herself into research for the role, even undertaking a six-month herbalism course.
She told Harper’s Bazarr UK : ‘As much as I do research for a character, I don’t think I’ve really studied anything since I left school. That was quite surprising to me. I was like” “Gosh, Jodie, you have to stay curious” It’s more for myself, in my own house. I really enjoy things like making my own teas.’
And on her new-found love of horticulture, she told the publication: ‘My dream, and I’m manifesting this, is to have a space where I can just be in my underwear, gardening.’
She also made rare comment about her life off screen and said she was working on giving her personal life ‘just as much energy’ as her career.
‘I think we are always seeking exterior opinion, validation and advice, but a lot of the time, we know innately what we need, what we desire, so it is a case of just reconnecting with that. I love my job and I’m very grateful for it, but it’s important to give just as much energy to myself.’
Jodie Comer said her new role in upcoming movie The Death of Robin Hood inspired her find a space where she can ‘garden in her underwear’
The actress, 33, plays healer Bridget opposite Hugh Jackman’s heroic outlaw explained that she threw herself into research for the role, even undertaking a six-month herbalism course
Jodie also discussed her role in one-woman play Prima Facie, which bagged her an Olivier Award and Tony Award for Best Actress.
In the play her character Tessa finds her speciality defending men accused of sexual assault before her perspective massively shifts when it happens to her.
But despite being lauded for her performance, Jodie admitted having reservations: ‘I was very anxious, very aware that people were thinking, “Is she going to be able to do this?”’.
The role was so intense Jodie revealed that she worked with drama-therapist for support after some shows.
‘You hold a lot of tension playing that kind of material, so it’s about letting it out of your body and bringing back a sense of safety. Riya [the drama-therapist] was amazing at reminding me to dedicate time to myself.’
Many fans hoping to catch the star’s return the actress’ multi-award-winning play earlier this year were left bitterly disappointed after tickets first went on sale.
Theatre-goers complained of being stuck behind tens of thousands of people in endless queues, calling the process ‘impossible’ as the site crashed before tickets sold out in 15 minutes once sales resumed.
And on her new-found love of horticulture, she told the publication: ‘My dream, and I’m manifesting this, is to have a space where I can just be in my underwear, gardening’
She also made rare comment about her life off screen and said she was working on giving her personal life ‘just as much energy’ as her career
Jodie also discussed her role in one-woman play Prima Facie, which bagged her an Olivier Award and Tony Award for Best Actress
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One even branded it their ‘worst ticketing experience they’ve ever had, with others lashing out at theatres for the lack of general tickets as they noted that ‘members’ of the theatre had a better chance of bagging the coveted tickets.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were quick to share their anger and frustration at the difficulty in securing tickets.
They penned: ‘Why is getting Prima Facie tickets one of the worst ticketing experiences I’ve ever had.’
‘Public booking was sold out by 10.05. It would appear that unless you are a member/ friend, there is virtually no chance of purchasing tickets . This doesn’t feel very equitable.’
‘Seems like the tens of thousands of people in the line for #primafacie tickets have managed to crash the Liverpool Playhouse’s website Good luck everyone even though it seems like a lost cause at this point.’
‘Trying again to buy a Prima Facie ticket Level: impossible 17 thousands? I’m a bit late’
‘No Prima Facie tickets for me then. Birmingham Rep, this is not ‘limited tickets’, this is zero tickets.’
In the play her character Tessa finds her speciality defending men accused of sexual assault before her perspective massively shifts when it happens to her
But despite being lauded for her perfomance, Jodie admitted having reservations: ‘I was very anxious, very aware that people were thinking, “Is she going to be able to do this?”’
Read Jodie’s full interview in Harper’s Bazaar UK out now
‘Bring back old fashioned refreshing and good luck for tickets rather than queues with no hope.
‘Apparently, it’s impossible to get #PRIMAFACIE tickets unless you are a member and have access to the pre-sale. Birmingham sold out in under 10 mins. 1500 people in the queue the second tickets went on sale. Disappointing
‘not sure who is responsible (@LivEveryPlay or #primafacie or someone else) but how can you justify offering enough presale tickets to sell out a play before general sale goes live?’
Written by Suzie Miller, Prima Facie follows Tessa has as she finds herself questioning the legal system she has prized for so-long.
The synopsis reads: ‘Tessa is a thoroughbred. A young, brilliant barrister who loves to win.
She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; prosecuting; cross examining and lighting up the shadows of doubt in any case.
‘An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.’
Read Jodie’s full interview in Harper’s Bazaar UK out now
