Something has to change.
Tessa is a criminal defence lawyer at the top of her game and loving it: defending, cross-examining, and 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 has had stellar seasons throughout Australia, the West End and on Broadway. This phenomenal production starring Mel Dodge (Miss Brontë) and directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford (That Bloody Woman), continues an urgent conversation for Aotearoa New Zealand.
After a sell out season at Circa Theatre in Wellington, we welcome this extraordinary production as it tours through New Zealand, and can't wait to share it with the Manawatū audience.
Prima Facie was first produced by Griffin Theatre Company in May 2019 at the SBW Stables Theatre
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 https://safetotalk.nz/ for help to do with sexual harm.
We recommend audiences be 15+.
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‘This play is the reason you go to the
theatre’ - Courier Mail
‘An urgent and compelling work...run,
don’t walk’ ★★★★★ - Time Out
‘Something has to change’: Standing ovation for Prima Facie at Circa – The Post
‘Go and see this play. Go and see this play. Go and see this play…’ – Simon Sweetman
“A powerful, razorsharp production of Miller’s smash hit play Prima Facie is currently selling out at Circa Theatre.” Mark Amery, The Post
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Adult • $49; Early Bird $44
Senior* • $41; Early Bird $39
Community Services Card* • $39
Tertiary Student • $29
Secondary Student • $27
Dinner + Show • $100 Click here for more info
*Seniors and Community Services Cardholders. Valid I.D. is required.
Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Any tickets for exchange must be returned to Centrepoint Theatre at least two days prior to the performance date. Under no circumstances will tickets be exchanged after the performance date.
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Preview Night Friday 10 May
Opening Night Saturday 11 May
Early Bird Wednesday 15 May
Q&A Every Wednesday
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Written by Suzie Miller
Directed by: Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
Starring Mel Dodge
VENUE
Centrepoint Theatre
280 Church Street, Palmerston North
PERFORMANCES
Wednesday • 6.30PM Followed by a Q&A every Wednesday
Thursday • 7.30PM
Friday • 7.30PM
Saturday • 7.30PM
Sunday • 4PM
Preview Night • Friday 10 May
Opening Night • Saturday 11 May
Closing Night • Sunday 26 May
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes, no interval