In conversation with Prima Facie's Sof Forrest

From the moment actor and absolute rising star Sof Forrest steps on stage in the play Prima Facie, you can feel the air shift. As Tessa, a criminal defence barrister whose belief in the legal system is deeply shaken, Sof delivers a performance that is urgent, fearless, and unflinchingly human.It’s no surprise that the one-person play has been called a cultural reckoning around the world - and Sof is at the heart of it this month, carrying 90 minutes of story, 25 characters, and a tidal wave of emotion. In this conversation, we speak about what it takes to inhabit a role like this night after night, the power of representation, the partnership with leading non-profit Teach Us Consent, and why the story of Prima Facie demands to be heard by more than just women. Prima Facie is showing at Carriageworks over the next two weeks - but it’s nearly sold out. If you don’t manage to get a ticket you can buy the book edition by the playwright Suzie Miller (who we rave about in this episode) - it’s a must read. Just a little warning that this chat includes topics such as sexual assault - so if you’re not up to listening, feel free to skip or listen another time. So now, here’s Sof.