Prima Facie
Past Show - Season 2024
01 Jul - 21 Jul
Heath Ledger Theatre
When a shocking turn of events shifts her to the other side of the witness stand, defence barrister Tessa must confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof, and morals diverge.
Prima Facie
2023 OLIVIER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST NEW PLAY.
After taking the West End and Broadway by storm, this electrifying show comes to Perth in this brand-new production directed by Kate Champion and starring rising Australian actor, Sophia Forrest.
Tessa is a brilliant defence barrister addicted to winning.
From working-class origins to the top of her game, Tessa will relentlessly prod, probe and cross-examine to bring the shadows of doubt in favour of her clients.
When a shocking turn of events shifts her to the other side of the witness stand, she has to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof, and morals diverge.
SAVER PERFORMANCES (Tue/Wed evenings & Wed/Sat Matinees)
- Premium
- $100.00 - $119.00 Adult
- A Reserve
- $90.00 - $109.00 Adult
- $80.00 - $99.00 Concession
- $45.00 Student
- B Reserve
- $79.00 - $99.00 Adult
- $69.00 - $89.00 Concession
- $45.00 Student
- C Reserve
- $35.00 Adult
STANDARD PERFORMANCES (Thu/Fri/Sat evenings & Sundays)
- Premium
- $119.00 - $139.00 Adult
- A Reserve
- $99.00 - $119.00 Adult
- $90.00 - $109.00 Concession
- $45.00 - $50.00 Student
- B Reserve
- $85.00 - $105.00 Adult
- $75.00 - $95.00 Concession
- $45.00 - $50.00 Student
- C Reserve
- $35.00 Adult
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
- A Reserve
- $75.00 Adult
- $70.00 Concession
- $40.00 Student
- B Reserve
- $65.00 Adult
- $60.00 Concession
- $40.00 Student
- C Reserve
- $35.00 Adult
- $35.00 Adult
Black Swan understands that the content of this show may be disturbing for some viewers. Support resources can be found here.
Please also see below some organisations for further support and education materials:
1800RESPECT: https://www.1800respect.org.au...
Consent Can't Wait: https://www.consent.gov.au/
Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing: https://cwsw.org.au/directory/
WA is one of the only jurisdictions in Australia that does not acknowledge how high levels of intoxication affect the ability to consent to sexual activities. WA Consent is currently advocating for an amendment to Western Australia's intoxication and consent laws, learn more and sign the petition here: https://www.waconsent.com/
Dates
01 Jul - 21 Jul
Venue
Heath Ledger Theatre
Pricing
Tickets between $30.00 - $139.00
Duration
1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
Content Warning
Strong themes of sexual assault, coarse language, use of haze and smoke effects.
For additional content warnings, please click here.
Wheelchair accessible venue
Use the calendar below to view the dates of accessibility services available for this production. Further access information and seat guides can be found via the Accessibility Page.
Media
Artists
Sophia Forrest
Cast
Holly Easterbrook
Understudy
Suzie Miller
Writer
Kate Champion
Director
Bruce McKinven
Set Designer
Andy Cross
Set Realiser
Lynn Ferguson
Costume Designer
Peter Young
Lighting Designer
Melanie Robinson
Composer & Sound Designer
Jessica Russell
Audio Visual Designer
Jean Goodwin
Voice Coach
Liam Murray
Stage Manager
Hayley Neil
Assistant Stage Manager
Shannen Moulton
Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager
Program
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