Inter Alia (play)

The play centres on Jessica Parks, an eminent and pioneering London Crown Court Judge. She is a compassionate and sharp legal mind, often challenging the system from within, particularly in cases of sexual violence. However, her life is a constant juggling act between her high-powered career and her roles as a wife and mother. She handles the majority of the domestic and emotional labour, from planning dinner parties to having crucial conversations with her teenage son, Harry, while her husband, Michael, a less professionally successful barrister, often remains a passive figure in her domestic world. The central conflict of the play arises when an event from her personal life collides with her professional principles. Her son, Harry, is accused of rape by a classmate after a party. Jessica, a proud feminist who has presided over countless sexual assault cases, suddenly finds her professional and moral convictions put to the ultimate test. The play delves into the ethical and emotional turmoil she faces as she must reconcile her unwavering commitment to justice with her instinct to protect her son. Miller's work explores the ambiguities of consent, the challenges of raising boys in the digital age, and the difficult moral territory a parent must navigate when their child is accused of a crime. The production uses elements like live music, shifting sets, and flashbacks to blur the lines between the courtroom and Jessica's home life, showcasing the psychological and emotional pressure she endures. == Production history ==