Suzie Miller's play Inter Alia features Rosamund Pike as Jessica Parks, a female judge who navigates challenges in a patriarchal legal system while balancing motherhood and personal relationships. She actively works to remove harmful 'rape myths' from her courtroom, facing resistance from male barristers. Jessica's interactions with her son Harry highlight her struggle to manage her dual roles, revealing maternal guilt and the importance of family. The set design fluidly transitions between courtroom and home life, illustrating her multifaceted identity and the lack of boundaries she experiences.
"The play features Rosamund Pike as Jessica Parks, a judge who balances her career with her roles as a mother and wife while challenging patriarchal norms in the judiciary."
"Jessica strives to improve the criminal justice system by eliminating 'rape myths' in her courtroom, while male barristers resist her authority as a woman in charge."
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