Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to the top of her game: defending, cross-examining and winning. But an unexpected event forces her to confront the patriarchal power of the law, where the burden of proof and morality diverge.
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller is an award-winning play that takes us deep into a world where emotion and integrity are in conflict with the rules of the game. After several acclaimed productions in Australia, the play received its West End premiere in 2022, starring Jodie Comer. It was named Best New Play at both the 2023 Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards, transferred to Broadway to similar critical acclaim, and has been translated and produced in numerous languages around the world.
This edition of the original play was published alongside the release of a major motion picture in 2026, directed by Susanna White and starring Cynthia Erivo, and features a new introduction by the author.
