From the impressive Justice Forum to the historic Curiohaus trials – our Hanseatic city undoubtedly has a rich history of justice and has been the scene of important court proceedings 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!
At the Rudolf Steiner Haus, you can slip into the role of the jury for an hour and decide guilt or innocence in a gripping trial. On selected dates in the coming months, you can listen to emotional testimonies, analyze evidence and form your own opinion on a tricky case – but places are limited, so make sure you get your tickets now!
What is “The Jury Experience”?
The Jury Experience immerses you in a gripping courtroom drama that blurs the boundaries between spectators and participants. The immersive theater experience combines live performance, storytelling and multimedia elements to put you in the middle of a thrilling trial as part of the jury. Professional actors deliver impressive performances and encourage you to reflect on philosophical, moral and scientific questions – because here the fate of the accused is entirely in your hands!
What is the trial about?
At the heart of the trial is the question of who bears responsibility when self-driving cars are involved in an accident. How safe and reliable are such vehicles actually? And what details are necessary to prove guilt or innocence? You will investigate all of these questions as a jury with the help of various pieces of evidence and witness statements that will be presented to you during the trial. You will weigh up various arguments and deal with the complex effects of modern technology on our society.
More about “The Jury Experience”
“The Jury Experience in Hamburg creates a realistic courtroom atmosphere for you to experience opening and closing statements, witness testimonies and cross-examinations – all within 60 minutes. Instead of just being a silent spectator, you take on an active role: you analyze evidence, interact at crucial moments and ultimately vote on the final verdict that determines the outcome of the trial.
“The Jury Experience” in Hamburg is an interactive courtroom drama that is not only incredibly entertaining, but also encourages critical thinking and puts your sense of justice to the test. Are you ready to make a decision that will determine the fate of the accused?
The event is suitable for participants aged 12 and over and the doors will normally open for you around 30 minutes before the start of the event. Places will be allocated freely within the various categories, so it’s worth arriving a little earlier.