Stepping into ‘The Jury Experience’ in Vancouver is like watching your favourite law and order show. As the drama of a live courtroom trial unfolds on stage, audiences are left hanging on the actors’ every word. The lawyers present their case with passion and grit and emotions run as high as the stakes. But you’re not just watching the story play out on stage, you’re a part of it. Every audience member takes on the role of the jury, leaving them to make the final decision — guilty or not guilty?
On selected dates over the coming months, Waterfront Theatre will be setting the courtroom scene for this live theatre performance. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate and get your tickets today!
What is ‘The Jury Experience’?
‘The Jury Experience’ puts you straight in the juror’s seat. Lawyers try to influence your thinking, witnesses share their version of events and the judge guides the proceedings but ultimately, it’s up to you and your fellow jurors to decide the verdict. The talented actors bring the trial to life and various forms of evidence are presented to the audience so that they can draw their own conclusions.
What is the trial about?
Artificial intelligence has advanced faster than we could have ever imagined. From personalised algorithms to customer service bots, many of us use it on a day-to-day basis. But what happens when something we rely on so much suddenly goes wrong? Imagine a self-driving car that gets caught up in a fatal accident. Where does the blame lie? How can justice prevail when “no one was behind the wheel”? At this immersive jury experience, the audience has the final say.
Tell me more about ‘The Jury Experience’
To give the 60-minute court experience an authentic feel, the venue will be kitted out with courtroom furniture that looks the real deal, including a judge’s bench, attorney tables and a witness stand. There’ll also be props for the characters to use, like evidence bags, court documents and a gaval. Everything is set up for this unique trial experience to feel as real as possible. The Waterfront Theatre is also fully wheelchair accessible, so everyone can participate in this immersive experience.
Silence! The court is officially in session at ‘The Jury Experience’ in Vancouver. On selected dates in the near future, Waterfront Theatre will be opening its doors to justice. Delve into the witness testimonies, inspect the evidence on screen and weigh up the closing arguments before reaching your final decision…
Doors usually open 30 minutes prior to the start time and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone. Late entry is not permitted, so make sure you get there with some time to spare.