One need only stroll past The Old Bailey or reflect on the UK’s legal precedents, such as common law, to feel a sense of civic duty. Whether you’re keen to put your judicial skills to the test or have long harboured a curiosity about what it’s like to serve as a juror, The Jury Experience in London is the perfect opportunity to turn those ambitions into reality—well, at least a pretend one. It’s a live theatre production that challenges your morals with a tough case to crack.
No more waiting—tickets are officially available for this eye-opening (and for some, entirely novel) experience. Armed with the power to judge and select the guilty party during this mock trial, you’ll tackle some tricky issues—but that’s all part of the fun. With limited availability and only selected dates, be sure to grab your spot before other legal enthusiasts snap them up.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
It’s a trial experience where the audience becomes the jury. Led by professional actors, this high-stakes case has you hearing opening and closing arguments, reviewing all the evidence on display, and witnessing cross-examinations. Then, you and the rest of the eager jury will cast your votes to reach the verdict. Live theatre meets gripping storytelling to create the buzz of a real courtroom.
What is the trial about?
This trial isn’t one where a single finger can be pointed. Instead, it raises challenging questions and ideas. Technology is at the heart of the case, with self-driving cars under scrutiny. But what happens when the accused isn’t just the person behind the wheel, but the programming and invisible guilty parties? Well, that’s where your critical thinking and attention to detail come in to uncover the truth.
Tell me more about “The Jury Experience”
An important part of any trial, real or simulated, is its setting. The atmosphere should be tense and intimidating, with a raised desk, an austere witness stand, hard benches, and an organized, symmetrical layout. While the 60-minute experience takes place at Shaw Theatre, the space will be transformed to evoke a courtroom environment, offering a visual experience reminiscent of legal proceedings.
After listening to and observing every detail of the case during this hour-long mock trial, you’ll join your fellow jurors to cast your vote: guilty or not guilty? Find out on selected dates in the coming months—choose a day that fits your schedule and discover what it’s like to hold justice in your hands. It may not be a light burden, but at The Jury Experience, it’s an empowering one.