PRIMA FACIE

Something has to change.

A criminal defence lawyer at the top of her game, Tessa is playing the rules of the law to win. But when the tables turn, she finds herself at the mercy of the very system that she has dedicated her life to. Shadows of doubt are illuminated, making us question, who is our legal system serving?

Turning our courts of law into a different kind of stage, this sharp, witty and gripping one-woman show written by Suzie Miller had sold out shows throughout Australia, the West End, and Broadway. This phenomenal production starring Mel Dodge (Miss Brontë) and directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford (Rants in the Dark) continues an urgent conversation for Aotearoa.

Presented by Kavanagh Productions and BRAVE Theatre.

Winner of The Olivier Award for Best New Play 2023

“This play is the reason you go to the theatre” – Courier Mail

“An urgent and compelling work… run, don’t walk” ★★★★★ – Time Out 

Please join director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford for a Q&A session at the end of the Thursday 31 October event.

Audience Care: 
Prima Facie deals with the important theme of sexual assault and how the legal system deals with these cases. A sexual assault is described within the play. The actor is fully clothed at all times. The scene is stylised and will be treated with sensitivity. There are court scenes including the character Tessa taking the stand as a witness.
Visit Safe to talk for help to do with sexual harm.