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 for a solo actor, taking us deep into a wo...(展开全部)

Winner of the 2018 Griffin Award, Prima Facie is an indictment of the Australian legal system’s failure to provide reliable pathways to justice for women in rape, sexual assault or harassment cases. It’s a work of fiction, but one that could have been ripped from the headlines of any paper, any day of the week, so common you could cry. Tessa is a criminal lawyer at the top of h...(展开全部)

A Bookriot Best Thriller of 2024 “Enthralling and sharp-witted...Highly recommended.” ―Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author “Bold, fearless...Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read.” ―Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End This is not life, this is law… Tessa Ensler loves her job. She’s worked h...(展开全部)

'Compelling and human . . . a political rallying cry' New York Times 'Bold, fearless and heartbreaking' Elle Magazine ‘It has been an absolute joy to return to Tessa’s story . . . My hope is that it will reach the widest number of people . . . I’ve personally enjoyed delving into her story again’ Jodie Comer 'Bold, fearless, heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humour,...(展开全部)