Home to the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Magistrates Court of Tasmania, the city has seen its fair share of high-stakes cases. This season, “The Jury Experience” in Hobart adds another compelling trial to the mix, but without the pressure of real-life jury duty.
However, don’t let appearances deceive you — professional actors take audiences through a gripping courtroom performance that feels super realistic, and you’re the one serving justice. Think you’ve got what it takes to decide the verdict?
The Jury Experience in Hobart: What trial is on and what is it about?
Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
An advanced AI driving system is put under scrutiny when a split-second crisis leads to tragedy on the road. The founder of Hulmer Industries faces tough questions about responsibility after an autonomous vehicle strikes a cyclist, bringing debates about ethical boundaries and machine intent into focus.
Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies?
You’re diving deep into a scandalous high-profile homicide, where fortunes clashed and loyalties fractured, leaving behind a tangled web of conflicting stories. Whose testimony rings true when wealth and betrayal paint such vivid, yet vastly different, pictures? Unravel the threads, weigh the dubious evidence, and see if your instincts can cut through the noise.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
The Jury Experience is an interactive courtroom drama where audience members serve as jurors. The gripping event combines live acting and a realistic legal setting to create a participatory trial. Over the course of 60 minutes, actors deliver performances as lawyers, witnesses, and judges, while the audience unpacks evidence, evaluates the testimonies and finally decides who’s guilty and who’s innocent.
“The Jury Experience” in Hobart is counting on you to serve justice. Dissect witness testimonies, carefully examine the evidence and decide the fate of this complex case that deals with a current societal issue.
This 60-minute experience is recommended for ages 12 and up, set to take place on selected dates over the coming months at Mount Nelson Theatre, with two back-to-back shows scheduled for 6:00pm and 8:00pm. so you can choose the one that best suits you.