Tessa is a young, successful defense attorney who has worked her way up to the upper echelons of the game; cross-examining, defending and winning. Everything seems to be going her way.
But one evening, she is suddenly thrown into a situation where she herself must put the system to the test. The once invincible woman is now fighting the biggest battle of her life to find her way out of the same shadow of doubt that she has previously cast over others. "Prima Facie" * takes us to the difficult point where life meets the rules of law.
"Prima Facie" is thought-provoking, brutal and moving. A play that stays with you long after the curtain has fallen. The play has received a number of awards and has been performed in London, New York and on stages all over the world. With Riksteatret and Nationaltheatret, audiences at 45 venues across the country will have the opportunity to experience this poignant and relevant performance where they live.
* Prima Facie is a (Latin) legal term meaning apparent or at first glance.
On stage: Maria Kristine Hildonen and Elisabeth Mørland Nesset
Team Director: Maren E. Bjørseth Set and lighting designer: Norunn Standal Costume designer: Alva Walderhaug Brosten Composer and sound designer: Sjur Miljeteig Choreographer: Magnus Myhr Producer: Silje Vigerust Vinjar
By Suzie Miller
PRIMA FACIE was first performed March 17, 2019 at SWB Stables Theatre in Sydney, produced by Griffith Theatre Company. The license for this production is granted through an agreement with The Agency London.
Photo: Maja Moan Ticket prices: Regular: 475 Honorary / groups of 10 people or more: 389 Under 30 years: 200
