The Story of Inter Alia
Jessica Parks is a maverick London Crown Court Judge - sharp, compassionate, and determined to change a system she knows isn't always just. She's considered by some to be a pioneer, particularly in cases involving sexual violence, where she challenges the legal system from within. But her high-powered career exists "inter alia" (Latin for "among other things") as she balances motherhood, friendship, and the elusive notion of "having it all." Jessica handles the majority of domestic and emotional labor at home while her husband Michael, a less successful barrister, remains largely passive in their family life.
The Unthinkable Event
When an earth-shattering event rocks Jessica's finely tuned life, everything she's carefully balanced threatens to fall apart. Her son Harry becomes involved in a situation that forces Jessica to confront the gap between her feminist principles, her understanding of the justice system's failures, and her fierce maternal instinct to protect her child. The crisis forces her to navigate impossible choices between her beliefs and her love for her family.
Among Other Things
The title "inter alia" captures Jessica's reality - she's a brilliant judge, but that's not all she is. She's also a mother, a wife, a friend, a feminist navigating the compromises and complexities of real life. The play explores how these different roles intersect and sometimes contradict, asking profound questions about what we owe to our principles versus what we owe to our loved ones.
Modern Masculinity & Motherhood
Inter Alia examines how we raise boys in contemporary society and whether the system is failing them. As Pike said, "My character has sons, and she's a criminal judge – many defendants are young men. So it's a story about navigating the raising of boys and whether we are letting them down." The play doesn't offer easy answers but explores these questions with intelligence and empathy.
Suzie Miller's Nuanced Writing
Like Prima Facie, Inter Alia explores the ambiguity inherent in rape cases - the difficulty in obtaining clear-cut evidence, the moral vagueness that families cling to, and the gap between legal definitions and human reality. Miller examines these issues without simplifying them, creating drama that's both intellectually rigorous and emotionally devastating.
The Creative Team & Cast
Rosamund Pike
Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Rosamund Pike returns to the stage after 15 years to star as Jessica Parks. Pike is best known for her roles in Gone Girl (Oscar nomination), Saltburn, I Care A Lot (Golden Globe win), The Wheel of Time, and as a Bond girl in Die Another Day. Her stage credits include Hedda Gabler, Madame de Sade with Judi Dench, and Summer and Smoke. Pike's "physical, occasionally anarchic performance" and "infinitely complex portrait of motherhood" have earned unanimous critical praise.
Suzie Miller - Playwright
Suzie Miller is the Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright behind Prima Facie, the global phenomenon that starred Jodie Comer and transferred from the National Theatre to the West End and Broadway. Her other works include The Mathematics of Longing and Jailbaby. Miller's writing combines legal expertise with theatrical flair, creating intelligent drama that examines justice, gender, and power with nuance and emotional impact.
Justin Martin - Director
BAFTA Award-winning director Justin Martin reunites with Miller after directing Prima Facie to international acclaim. His other credits include Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Kyoto. Martin's "stellar direction" creates productions that are both theatrically inventive and emotionally grounded, finding the perfect balance between intellectual rigor and visceral impact.
The Supporting Cast
Jamie Glover (Waterloo Road, Noises Off) plays Jessica's husband Michael Wheatley, while Jasper Talbot (Broadchurch, Redlands) plays their son Harry. The ensemble cast brings depth to Miller's complex exploration of family dynamics under impossible pressure.
Practical Information
Show Times
- Monday - Wednesday: 7:30pm
- Thursday: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
- Friday - Saturday: 7:30pm
- Saturday: 2:30pm matinee
- Sunday: No performances
Getting There
- Underground: Leicester Square (3 mins walk - Northern & Piccadilly lines)
- Alternative: Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden
- Buses: Routes 24, 29, 176 to Charing Cross Road
- Parking: Q-Park Chinatown, NCP locations nearby
Theatre Information
- Historic West End theatre opened in 1899
- Capacity: 759 seats
- Intimate auditorium with excellent sightlines
- Wheelchair accessible (limited spaces)
- Infrared system for hearing assistance
- Accessible toilets
- Bar and refreshments available
Running Dates
Inter Alia runs at Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March 2026 to 20 June 2026. This is a strictly limited West End engagement following the sold-out National Theatre run. Note: Rosamund Pike will not be performing on 13 April 2026.
Age Guidance & Content Warnings
Recommended for ages 14+ due to sensitive subject matter including references to sex, violence, rape, and other criminal activity. The production contains flashing lights and explores difficult themes around sexual assault, the justice system, and family crisis. While Miller's treatment is intelligent and nuanced rather than exploitative, the subject matter requires maturity to fully appreciate and may be distressing for some audience members.
