When does the performance start and how long does it last

Starts on Friday, 24.04.2026 at 20:30. Comparable productions last about 100 minutes without intermission; exact duration on site.

Are there discounts and how do I buy tickets

Sensemble productions cost regularly €22, discounts are available for people with disabilities and young guests. Reservation via the schedule or purchase via Eventim; collection 30 minutes before the start at the box office.

When do admission and the bar open

Box office and bar open one hour before the performance starts; the bar remains open after the performance until 1 AM.

How to get there by public transport and where can I park

Public transport: Tram line 1 to Jakobertor or bus line 33 to Glaspalast. There are sufficient parking facilities next to the theater.

Is Sensemble Theater accessible

Yes, access is barrier-free; wheelchair-accessible offers are available.

How big is the auditorium

The theater has about 120 seats and offers an intimate theater atmosphere with good sightlines and acoustics.

Prima Facie - Sensemble Theater Augsburg Performance 2026

Name: Prima Facie
Start: 2026-04-24T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-25T00:10:00+02:00
Location: Sensemble Theater

An evening of high tension: 'Prima Facie' ignites debate power on stage

A monologue like a storm: Suzie Miller's multiple award-winning solo 'Prima Facie' meets an intimate theater atmosphere at the Sensemble Theater. Between legal precision and existential upheaval, a stage experience unfolds that re-measures questions of law, justice, and power – unvarnished, physical, immediate.

Between Paragraph and Pulse: The Dramaturgy of the Exception-Monologue

From the perspective of the brilliant defense attorney Tessa, perception tilts: What begins as a triumph of rhetoric becomes an indictment of a system. Miller's pointed direction concept – a single voice, supported by precise direction and acting skills – condenses pleas, cross-examinations, and self-reflection into a 100-minute uninterrupted intensity. The language operates like a scalpel; rhythm, breath, and pauses become the set design in the mind.

Light, Space, Resonance: Sensory Impressions of an Intense Solo Evening

In the black room, the light traces inner and outer courtroom architectures. Cool tones, a factual sound carpet, then sudden breaks: This creates a light and acoustic dramaturgy that makes Tessa's loss of control audible and visible. Costume fragments – robe, wig, collar – signify a system that promises security and makes vulnerable. Every movement on stage sharpens the focus: the audience feels the pressure of the words.

Global Reception: From West End to Broadway

'Prima Facie' has been wildly celebrated in London and New York; the production won high-profile awards and catapulted Miller's text to the forefront of contemporary drama. Critics highlight the explosive connection of forensic precision and emotional force – a theater text that sparks societal debates and resonates long after.

Audience Reaction: When Silence Is Louder Than Applause

Typical for this evening: the moment after the final word. A pause goes through the hall before strong applause erupts. The audience reaction is part of the performance – agreement, contemplation, need for conversation. This is where the strength of the piece lies: It does not leave the stage at the edge but accompanies the viewers home.

Voices of Fans

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: Prima Facie thrills the audience.

YouTube: 'Hundred minutes that leave you breathless – powerful acting, razor-sharp text'

Conclusion

If you want to experience theater as a seismograph of our present, you are in the right place. 'Prima Facie' promises a concentrated, clever, and physically tangible stage experience – an evening that shifts perspectives and ignites conversations. Live at the Sensemble Theater, this text carries the full power of the immediate moment.