When does the performance start and when does the box office open

Start is at 20:30. Box office and bar open one hour prior, pickup of reserved tickets until 30 minutes before start.

How long does the performance last and is there an intermission

Information will follow. The exact duration and a possible intermission will be announced by the theater in due course.

Is the venue accessible

Yes, the Sensemble Theater meets accessibility standards including an elevator at the entrance. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available.

How do I reach Sensemble Studio by public transport

Tram line 1 to Jakobertor or bus line 33 to Glaspalast are recommended. From there, it is a short walk to Bergmuehlstrasse 34.

Are there parking options nearby

Yes, there are ample parking options available next to the theater. Please plan travel time for parking search.

How much does a ticket for this performance cost

For Sensemble productions, the regular price is €22. Discounts for certain groups are available according to the theater's price list.

Prima Facie in Augsburg: Monologue, Power and Morality on a Sharp Blade

Name: Prima Facie
Start: 2026-05-09T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-10T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Sensemble Studio

A monologue like a hammer blow: 'Prima Facie' in Augsburg

An intense stage experience awaits Augsburg: Suzie Miller's award-winning solo 'Prima Facie' dissects with sharp legal tools power, language, and the blind spots of a male-dominated legal system. In the focused theater atmosphere of the Sensemble Studio, the story of defense attorney Tessa condenses into an electrifying trial over truth, consent, and justice.

Material with explosive power: Dramaturgy between cross-examination and confession

The production follows the precise dramaturgy of the play: a furious monologue that begins as a brilliant plea and tilts into a ruthless self-interrogation. Miller's text rapidly oscillates between legal argumentation, memory images, and poetic condensation. This friction creates a dense theatrical atmosphere, where every word becomes scrutinizable like under neon light.

Production in Augsburg: Proximity, acoustics, light

The studio stage of the Sensemble Theater creates a closeness that allows for breathing while simultaneously quickening the pulse. A reduced stage design, precise lighting moods, and clear acoustics focus attention on the art of acting. The result: an immediate stage experience that makes audience reactions visible like in a courtroom – nodding in agreement, held breaths, silence as judgment.

Focus on acting: Tempo, rhythm, text

The direction emphasizes rhythmic speaking, microscopic nuances, and the powerful switch between professional facade and vulnerable inner self. The character Tessa stands like on a narrow pulpit between duty ethos and personal trauma; every change of perspective acts like a dramaturgical objection, every memory like an exhibit.

Context & reception: Awarded and discussed worldwide

'Prima Facie' has been celebrated internationally and awarded major theater prizes. Discussions revolve around the production history, its impact on audiences, and the contribution of the play to the current #MeToo debate. Reviews emphasize the weight of the monologue and the sharp analysis of structural inequalities in law.

Voices of the fans

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

Instagram: 'A production that resonates for days – text like a blade, performance like electricity!'
Facebook: 'Gripping, intelligent, unrelenting – an evening that changes perception.'

Conclusion

An evening of high artistic precision and social urgency. Those who want to experience theater as contemporary art should see 'Prima Facie' live – close, intense, unforgettable.