Liverpool has a fascinating history with law and order. Until 1984, St George’s Hall hosted high-profile cases including the Florence Maybrick trial back in 1889. Nowadays, high-stakes trials unfold inside Liverpool Crown Court everyday. But at ‘The Jury Experience’ in Liverpool, you’ll be heading to a historic theatre to become a juror for a riveting live courtroom drama. You’ll watch electrifying performances by the actors on stage, examine the evidence presented and then make that fateful verdict — guilty or not guilty?
On selected dates over the coming months, Liverpool Playhouse Theatre will set the realistic court scene for this nail-biting trial simulation. Located in Williamson Square, this historic theatre is just a stone’s throw from Liverpool Crown Court on Derby Square. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate to get yours today!
What is ‘The Jury Experience’?
‘The Jury Experience’ gives audience members the opportunity to become a juror for a high-stakes courtroom showdown. Professional actors deliver convincing performances in a fictional trial. Through evidence and live testimony, the production creates an emotionally intense environment that challenges intuition and tests moral compasses.
What is the trial about?
The trial focuses on a collision involving a self-driving vehicle, raising questions about accountability in the age of artificial intelligence. The case explores whether traditional notions of fault apply to AI-driven incidents. Carefully balanced evidence ensures no obvious “correct” verdict, leaving the decision to jurors’ interpretation of the facts.
Tell me more about ‘The Jury Experience’
The meticulously designed courtroom set transports participants into the judicial system’s inner workings. During the 60-minute showdown, audiences witness attorneys’ objections, intense witness cross-examinations and expert credential defenses. The experience then comes to a climax in a voting process that often reveals surprising divisions among audience members, demonstrating how evidence can lead to different conclusions about justice.
‘The Jury Experience’ in Liverpool is an electrifying live theatre show that puts justice in your hands. The lawyers will try to influence you with their arguments and pleas, the witnesses will cast more doubt on the truth and the judge will do their best to keep the peace. But ultimately, the decision is for you and your fellow jurors to make.
Participants must be aged 12 or above and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone. Doors usually open 30 minutes prior to the event start time and late entry is not permitted.