Director

"This is not life, this is the law."

Tessa Ensler is one of the best. As a criminal defense attorney, she is unbeatable, defending countless men accused of sexual assault with skillful negotiation strategies and compelling success under cross-examination. Whether the perpetrator is guilty or not is irrelevant to her, because in the courtroom, only the legal truth counts. Tessa is concerned with solid evidence, with gaps in the victims' testimonies, with upholding the presumption of innocence, and with fighting for the justice system. A system in which she, as one of the few, has made a career and in which she believes with the deepest conviction. Until something happens that she never thought possible. Tessa herself becomes the victim of a sexual assault. Her life threatens to collapse. But Tessa decides to fight. From defense attorney, she becomes prosecutor herself and experiences the proceedings in the courtroom, the accusations and prejudgments, now from the other perspective.

Director

Nina Mattenklotz

Events

Upcoming events

6 - 25 Mar, 2026

Prima Facie · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

Past events

6 - 25 Mar, 2026

Prima Facie · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

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