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#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
One of the most talked about plays of recent years, Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie is a blistering examination of power, consent and the law. Deftly transposing the dynamism of theatre to the page, Miller’s first novel is an extraordinary reworking of the play, delving deeper into protagonist Tessa’s psyche and the complexities and outrages of the justice system. Join Suzie and multi-hyphenate Jessica Rudd as they discuss this resonant story and its global success.
Supported by The Monthly
#Artists
Suzie Miller
Suzie Miller is a multi-award-winning Australian/British writer whose international contemporary stories explore humanity and dismantle complex structural hierarchies. She holds academic qualifications in Science, Law, and Theatre, utilizing this diverse background to anchor her narratives in profound real-world stakes. Before pursuing her creative career full-time, Miller spent fifteen years practicing human rights and criminal justice law, an experience that heavily informs her sharp, empathetic focus on women and the legal system. Her phenomenal debut novel, Prima Facie—adapted from her smash-hit solo play—became an instant bestseller and has been translated into ten languages. Miller's theatrical works continue to be staged globally, enjoying prestigious runs on London's West End and Broadway, New York, as well as main stages in fifty different countries. She is married with two adult children and continuously migrates between her two homes in London and Sydney.
Jessica Rudd
Jessica Rudd is a Brisbane-based writer, lawyer, and business leader with a global career spanning media law, politics, corporate governance and NFPs. From online retail and novel writing to advocacy and boardrooms, Jess brings sharp insight, wit, and lived experience to every conversation.
