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Season 2024

Prima Facie

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.

“Timely and timeless”

Evening Standard

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 Adult
A Reserve
- $90.00 Adult
- $80.00 Concession
- $45.00 Student
B Reserve
- $79.00 Adult
- $69.00 Concession
- $45.00 Student
C Reserve
- $35.00 Adult

STANDARD PERFORMANCES (Thu/Fri/Sat evenings & Sundays)

Premium
- $119.00 Adult
A Reserve
- $99.00 Adult
- $90.00 Concession
- $45.00 Student
B Reserve
- $85.00 Adult
- $75.00 Concession
- $45.00 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

$30 UNDER 30

If you are between 17 and 30 years old, you can enjoy great theatre at great value with $30 tickets on B and C Reserve seats, subject to availability. Limit 2 $30 tickets per order.

PRICING & FEE INFORMATION

For group bookings phone (08) 6212 9300 or email learn@blackswantheatre.com.au - special discount pricing for schools with an ICSEA ranking of < 1000 and /or < 300 students.
Demand-based pricing may see prices increase or decrease at any time and occur without notice. Such alterations do not entitle you to a refund or adjustment for ticket purchases prior to the revised pricing.

Dates

01 Jul - 21 Jul

Venue

Heath Ledger Theatre

Pricing

Tickets between $30.00 - $119.00

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)

Content Warning

Coarse language and strong themes of sexual assault.

For additional content warnings, please click here.

Wheelchair accessible venue

Audio description & Tactile tour

Open captioned show

Closed captioned show

Auslan signed performance

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.