A NORPA production

Prima Facie

Written by Suzie Miller
Directed by Heather Fairbairn

The world’s most talked about play, right on your doorstep

Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie has captivated audiences worldwide — from London’s West End to Broadway. Now, NORPA brings its original production of this landmark Australian play to six destinations in the Northern Rivers.

Matilda Ridgway (Belvoir’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time) takes on the powerhouse role of Tessa — an ambitious young lawyer at the top of her game. But when a shocking event throws her own life into crisis, she finds herself on the other side of the witness stand, forced to confront the entrenched power of the law. Once a champion of the system, she now faces its cracks and failures firsthand.

Directed by NORPA’s Artistic Associate Heather Fairbairn (Bell Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night), this is theatre at its most urgent and moving — a story that challenges, provokes, and resonates deeply with audiences around the world.

NORPA is proud to produce Prima Facie as the very first work in our annual Village Circuit season — sharing exceptional theatre with towns and communities across the Northern Rivers.

In February 2026, Prima Facie will play in Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, Kyogle, Grafton and Lismore.

DETAILS

On tour from 12 — 28 Feb 2026
Select your preferred venue and book your tickets using the links below.

TICKETS

Wed – Fri + matinee performances
Adult $59
Concession $45
30 and under $30

Sat evening performances (excluding Kyogle)
Adult $69
Concession $55
30 and under $30

Kyogle performance
Adult $59
Concession $45
30 and under $30

Please note there is $5.50 booking fee per transaction
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.

BOOKINGS

• Book online using links above
• Contact Box Office 02 6622 0300
• Or visit the NORPA admin office at Suite 6, 22 Woodlark Street Lismore (entrance via Molesworth St)

PATRON ADVICE

Duration: approx 1hour 40mins (no interval)
Contains strong themes of sexual assault, and coarse language. Recommended for ages 15+

ACCESSIBILITY

The following venues are wheelchair accessible:
Byron Theatre, Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Kyogle Memorial Hall, and Saraton Theatre Grafton.
Please note Star Court Theatre in Lismore is not wheelchair accessible, and there are two flights of stairs to enter the theatre.

If you have access requirements including difficulties standing, please contact [email protected] 02 6622 0300 to book your tickets.

Auslan-interpreted performance:
Sat 28 Feb, 7.30pm at Star Court Theatre, Lismore
Auslan tickets $55
To book online, click here, choose the 28 Feb 7.30pm performance, then select yellow AA seats for AUSLAN tickets.
Or, contact [email protected] 02 6622 0300 and specify Auslan requirements

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Writer Suzie Miller
Director Heather Fairbairn
Performer Matilda Ridgway
Lighting and Set Designer Véronique Benett
Sound Designer Julian Starr
Costume Designer Ella Lincoln
Production Stage Manager Asline Adjalle

Prima Facie was first produced by Griffin Theatre Company in May 2019 at the SBW Stables Theatre.

NORPA’S VILLAGE CIRCUIT

The Village Circuit is NORPA’s new way of sharing theatre more widely — a summer tour that connects our towns and centres across the Northern Rivers through live performance. Each stop is part of a bigger story: a cultural trail that circles through our communities, year after year.

Every summer, NORPA will bring an exciting production to local venues, so you can enjoy a night of top-quality entertainment right in your backyard. Like the markets, the show, or the footy season, the Village Circuit is set to become a fixture of our shared calendar — something to look forward to with friends and family.

SUPPORTED BY

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, Arts on Tour and the NSW Government through Create NSW.