In Manchester, you’re either red or blue. Even though the centuries-old football rivalry in the city is unquestionable, the future of AI and responsibility is up for debate. Well, at The Jury Experience in Manchester, you’ll be faced with an emotionally-charged conundrum: are self-driving cars safe and reliable? Become part of the jury, hear testimonies and cast your vote for the final verdict.
On selected dates, The Jury Experience will take over The Stoller Hall Hunts Bank. Spots are limited for this live theatre drama that gives The Split a run for its money, so make sure you secure your spot today.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
The Jury Experience is a simulated trial that puts its guests in the shoes of a juror. Attendees are seated in an auditorium to hear compelling performances by professional actors, who play the roles of different court members. In a nutshell, it blends opening and closing statements, cross-examinations, and theatrics for a convincing trial experience. In the end, it’s up to the audience to decide the fate of the trial. It’s not an easy feat though, as there are many twists and turns to look out for.
What is the trial about?
At the heart of this gripping case lies a game-changing question: when a self-driving car is at fault, who takes the blame? With no human hands on the wheel, everything we know about autonomy, responsibility and justice goes out the window.
From the fine line between machine failure and human error to the potential pitfalls of innovation, The Jury Experience forces us to confront the future head-on. It offers guests the chance to weigh ethical and legal dilemmas that eventually might just shape the road ahead.
Tell me more about “The Jury Experience”
The Jury Experience will take place at The Stoller Hall Hunts Bank, located in the heart of Manchester. Over the course of 60 minutes, you’ll need to carefully listen to all the witness testimonies and hear the lawyers’ closing statements accompanied by cinematic evidence. The decision-making process has never looked harder so it’s imperative you closely examine every piece of the puzzle. You’ll finally vote about who’s to blame for a potential accident, these cutting-edge machines or their manufacturers?
Order in the courtroom because The Jury Experience has finally arrived in Manchester. This live theatre courtroom drama is available on selected dates over the coming months that you can see in the profile card below.