From the impressive Justice Forum to the historic Curiohaus trials, our Hanseatic city undoubtedly has a rich legal history and has served as the venue for significant court cases in the past. And with The Jury Experience in Hamburg, a unique interactive theater experience is now coming to the Elbe metropolis, bringing the drama of a real courtroom directly to you with two exciting cases involving modern AI and theft!
The Jury Experiencein Hamburg – The Trials:
The Jury Experience — Death by AI: Who pays the price?
The trial focuses on the question of who is responsible when self-driving cars are involved in an accident. How safe and reliable are such vehicles? And what details are necessary to prove guilt or innocence? As a jury, you will explore all these questions with the help of various pieces of evidence and witness statements that will be presented to you during the trial. In doing so, you will weigh up different arguments and grapple with the complex effects of modern technology on our society.
The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man
In this intense courtroom drama, a former chauffeur is suspected of stealing a priceless necklace from a famous singer. The trial reveals layer upon layer of glamour and scandal, confronting the jury with a maze of witness statements that blur the lines between innocence and guilt—all under the glare of media attention.
What is The Jury Experience?
The Jury Experience immerses you in a gripping courtroom drama for 60-75 minutes, blurring the lines between spectators and participants. This immersive theater experience combines live performance, storytelling, and multimedia elements to place you as part of the jury in the middle of a thrilling trial. Professional actors deliver impressive performances and encourage you to reflect on philosophical, moral, and scientific questions—because here, the fate of the defendant is entirely in your hands!
Reviews for The Jury Experience in Hamburg
“Topical, highly controversial, great actors, appropriate length, good audience involvement. Exciting, interesting, challenging. Great event.”
October 9, 2025
“Great experience, superb acting. We’ll be back!”
November 1, 2025
“As a juror, you really have an influence on the trial, which was really well done.”
September 18, 2025
“Fantastically done! Highly recommended!”
November 21, 2025
At the Rudolf Steiner Haus, you will soon slip into the role of the jury and decide on guilt or innocence in a captivating trial. On selected dates in the coming months, you can listen to emotional witness statements, analyze evidence, and form your own opinion on a tricky case—but places are limited, so be sure to secure your tickets now!
