Prima Facie

Prima Facie, by Suzie Miller, follows Tessa Ensler (played by Jodie Comer), a brilliant and ambitious defense barrister who thrives in the high-stakes world of criminal law. She excels at dismantling witnesses and believes in the legal system’s integrity—until she becomes the victim of sexual assault. Forced to navigate the same system she once championed, Tessa realizes its deep flaws, particularly in cases of sexual violence. The play is a gripping one-woman performance that explores themes of power, justice, and institutional bias. Through its emotional intensity and legal critique, Prima Facie challenges audiences to reconsider how the law treats survivors of assault.