Prima Facie - returns to Circa Theatre
By Suzie Miller
Back after its sell-out season in 2023!
This vital, witty, gripping, multi-award-winning solo-show is touring New Zealand and is back at Circa Theatre for a limited time.
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?
This phenomenal production starring Mel Dodge and directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford continues an urgent conversation for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Reviews
“This play is the reason you go to the theatre.” Courier Mail
“An urgent and compelling work…run, don’t walk.” ★★★★★ Time Out
11 – 28 September
Tues – Thurs 6.30pm, Fri – Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm
Specials:
$35 Sunday Special, Sunday 15 September
$15 – $65 Choose Your Price Night, Tuesday 17 September
Q&A Nights: 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 September
Duration of show: 100 minutes, no interval
Audience Care: This show includes themes of sexual assault. Recommended for audiences 12+
Prima Facie was first produced by Griffin Theatre Company in May 2019 at the SBW Stables Theatre.
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