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Feb 19

Suzie Miller talks Prima Facie

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We asked playwright Suzie Miller about the incredible global journey of Prima Facie, and why she’s excited Northern Rivers audiences now get to see her work.

Suzie Miller is an internationally acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and novelist with degrees in law and science, and is drawn to complex human stories. Her works have been produced globally and earned major awards. Suzie’s breakthrough play Prima Facie won Olivier and Tony awards and has been staged in London, Broadway and across the world. She is currently developing new theatre, film and TV projects across Australia, the UK and the US.

NORPA’S new original production of Prima Facie, directed by Heather Fairbairn, tours the Northern Rivers from 12 — 28 Feb 2026, playing in Byron, Tweed, Murwillumbah, Kyogle, Grafton and Lismore.

Jan 27

Essential Stories podcast

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This live recording from our sold-out Essential Stories panel event explores creativity, community, and collective identity.

Hosted by Professor David Heilpern (Southern Cross University), the conversation brings together acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie), NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis, storycatcher Jeanti St Clair, and First Nations theatre director and actor Fred Copperwaite.

Through reflection, live readings, and lively discussion, the panel explores the power of art and storytelling to connect us and shape how we live together.

Listen now via SoundCloud, Spotify, or Apple

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Essential Stories was presented by NORPA and Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University

Dec 01

Rewilding the Stage podcast

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Enjoy this live panel conversation, recorded at the Lismore Showgrounds in September 2024, exploring female creativity in performance art and what it means to centre women’s voices in storytelling.

The event, titled Rewilding the Stage: Agency and Responsibility in Feminine Creativity, brought together leading Northern Rivers creatives, including Charlotte Haywood, Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal, and Heather Fairbairn, and feminist historian Professor Mary Spongberg (Southern Cross University) to unpack how women’s roles, dreams and aspirations are expressed through theatre, movement, design, and the collaborative process.

From set and costume design to choreography, the panel reflected on the production of WILDSKIN — NORPA’s site‑specific performance inspired by the Australian bush — and broader questions of artistic agency, responsibility, and creative ecology. This podcast captures a rich, thought‑provoking conversation about art, community, and the power of female‑led creativity.

Listen now via SoundCloud, Spotify, or Apple

Rewilding the stage was presented by NORPA and Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University