When does the performance start

The performance begins on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 20:30 at Sensemble Studio Augsburg.

How long does the performance last

The running time is approximately 90 minutes without intermission; plan for an end around 22:00.

Is there an age rating

There is no official age rating; due to the theme, attendance is recommended for teenagers and adults.

How are entry and box office arrangements

Box office and bar open one hour before the start; please collect pre-ordered tickets 30 minutes before the start.

Is Sensemble Studio accessible

Yes, the theater is accessible; an elevator at the main entrance supports access.

What about access and parking

Access via Walterstraße; there are ample parking options next to the theater. Public transport: Tram line 1 to Jakobertor or bus line 33 to Glaspalast.

Prima Facie - Sensemble Theater Augsburg Performance 2026

Name: Prima Facie
Start: 2026-05-22T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-23T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Sensemble Studio

A monologue like a plea: Prima Facie ignites the stage atmosphere in Augsburg

An intense stage experience awaits Augsburg: Suzie Miller's critically acclaimed monodrama Prima Facie brings the weight of a courtroom plea to the stage of Sensemble Studio. In a gripping performance, acting, precise dramaturgy, and pointed directing merge into an evening that resonates long after.

Law and Justice: Dramaturgy with impact

The play follows Tessa, a brilliant criminal defense attorney whose worldview collapses when she herself becomes a victim of sexual violence. Miller's text dissects with legal precision the presentation of evidence, interrogation techniques, and the logic of a system that molds truths into paragraphs. On stage, a density created from language, breath, and glances transforms the audience area into a courtroom.

Acting at the center

As a solo piece, Prima Facie demands total presence. Pace, tone, and physical work drive the scenes through courtrooms, flashbacks, and internal monologues. Carefully placed pauses, a hint of darkness, then bright light – the acoustics cut like a knife, the rhythm of the words pulses until the last sentence. The audience's reaction: rapt silence, then eruptive applause.

Set design, lighting, sound: Minimalism with maximum effect

Reduced set design, precise lighting moods, and distinct sound accents frame the text. Every prop – desk, files, glass – gains symbolic power. This clear approach focuses attention on what is essential: the character Tessa and her struggle for interpretative authority, dignity, and truth.

Global resonance – a theme of our time

Since its world premiere in 2019, Prima Facie has written a remarkable history of staging – from its Australian origins to London's West End to Broadway. International press reviews emphasize the political urgency and extraordinary power of this theater text.

Conclusion

An evening that challenges heart and mind: Prima Facie connects moving acting with intelligent theater history. Anyone seeking an intense, thought-provoking live experience should not miss this performance at Sensemble Studio.