How long does the performance last?

The duration is typically about 95 to 100 minutes without an intermission. Plan for the end around 10:10 PM.

Is there an intermission?

Typically no intermission. The monologue unfolds its impact in a continuous stage experience.

When do the box office and bar open?

The box office and bar open one hour before the performance starts. Please pick up pre-ordered tickets 30 minutes before the start.

How do I reach the venue using public transport?

Tram line 1 to Jakobertor or bus line 33 to Glaspalast, followed by a short walk to S'ensemble Theater at Bergmühlstraße 34.

Are there parking options and accessibility?

Parking options are available next to the theater. The access is wheelchair accessible; contact the theater in advance if necessary.

How much is the ticket price?

Regularly about €22 for Sensemble productions and guest performances. Premiere may be €24. Discounts available according to theater information.

Prima Facie in Augsburg: A Monologue that Makes Courtrooms Shudder

Name: Prima Facie
Start: 2026-05-23T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-24T00:10:00+02:00
Location: S'ensemble Theater

Prima Facie in Augsburg: A Monologue that Takes Your Breath Away

On May 23, 2026, Augsburg transforms into a courtroom of emotions: Suzie Miller's award-winning monodrama Prima Facie unfolds in the S'ensemble Theater as an intense stage experience about guilt, power, and justice. The play resonates through precise dramaturgy and radical immediacy – an evening that charges the theater atmosphere with electric tension.

A Case that Strikes Deep

From the perspective of the brilliant defense attorney Tessa, a cross-examination unfolds with herself. Miller's directorial concept relies on concentrated acting: one voice, one body, one stage – and the question of truth. The monologue forces the audience into the role of the jury; every audience reaction becomes part of the scenic pulse.

Dramaturgy with Precision

Miller's text – internationally acclaimed and translated into numerous languages – cuts through the layers of a system with forensic sharpness. Reduction in set design, clever lighting moods, a clear acoustics: This creates a focused theater experience that noticeably changes the breathing rhythm of the audience.

Concentrated Stage Art Instead of Effects Spectacle

The direction (local casting on site) focuses on pace, clear transitions, and an actress in a constant shift of role, address, and internal perspective. Carefully placed pauses, punchlines in the rhythm of a plea, and those moments of stillness, where silence feels louder than any plea – this is how the power of this evening unfolds.

Context that Matters

Prima Facie premiered in 2019, receiving rave reviews in the West End and Broadway, shaping the discourse around #MeToo even beyond the stage. Various productions report running times of about 95–100 minutes without an intermission – a dense flow of theater that does not let go and unfolds its ethical weight precisely therein.

Conclusion

What can visitors expect? An evening that achieves maximum impact with minimal means: uncompromising acting, pointed dramaturgy, a set design like a piece of evidence. Experience the urgency of this piece live – because only in the hall does Prima Facie reveal its full attraction.