Yorkshire drama Adolescence has recently sent heads spinning across the globe as we ponder the judicial process and ask ourselves: “Did he do it?”. Every day, we make tough calls—but few are as weighty as deciding someone’s fate in a courtroom. The Jury Experience Leeds puts you in the juror’s seat for a gripping, immersive trial where your verdict holds the ultimate power.
This is more than just theatre—it’s a test of logic, morality, and perception. Can you separate fact from fiction and reach the right verdict? Find out on limited dates at Riley Smith Theatre in upcoming months.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
It thrusts participants into the role of jurors determining the outcome of a riveting courtroom battle. This innovative theatrical production creates a participatory legal drama where judgment matters. Accomplished actors deliver nuanced performances while multimedia elements add complexity to the storytelling. An immersive courtroom setting heightens the sense of importance, culminating in a collective decision that often reveals surprising divisions among audience members.
What is the trial about?
The fictional case tackles the pressing question of responsibility when autonomous technology causes a collision involving a self-driving vehicle. Both prosecution and defence offer compelling theories about what went wrong and who should be held accountable. Participants confront questions that legal systems worldwide are only beginning to address, including programmer accountability, human operator responsibility, and the applicability of traditional negligence frameworks to artificial intelligence.
Tell me more about “The Jury Experience”
The 60-minute production unfolds in a meticulously crafted courtroom environment where every element contributes to the illusion of real justice being administered. Participants experience the emotional highs and lows of the judicial process, including dramatic revelations, technical explanations, and the psychological chess match of cross-examination. Suitable for audiences 12 and older, the experience culminates in a voting process where participants render judgment based on the presented case.
At Riley Smith Theatre you’ll sift through conflicting testimonies, coached statements, and forensic evidence to uncover the truth. As a juror, you’ll witness intense cross-examinations, debate the facts, and wrestle with your conscience before delivering a verdict. Live actors bring the case to life, presenting shocking witness accounts and persuasive arguments designed to challenge your instincts and judgment. Which way will the scales tip?