The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
Cape Town
The Jury Experience: immersive courtroom drama in Cape Town for audiences aged 12 and up
The Jury Experience is a live theatre event at Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre, District Six, Cape Town. It places audience members in the role of jurors deciding a high-stakes legal case involving a fatal driverless car accident. This event suits adults and children aged 12+, with under 16s requiring adult accompaniment.
Step into a courtroom drama where you listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and vote on the verdict. Your decisions influence the story, making each performance unique. The case explores ethical questions around a fatal accident and the responsibilities of AI, the programmer, and the passenger.
Highlights
- Experience a live courtroom drama where you decide the final verdict
- Vote during key moments to shape hidden case details
- Analyze witness testimonies and evidence thoroughly
- Engage with a case full of unexpected twists
How it works
- Take your seat: Arrive at least 30 minutes early; doors close at showtime and late entry is not allowed
- Hear the case: Follow testimonies, detect contradictions, and vote when prompted
- Deliver your verdict: Guilty or not guilty - the decision is yours
Practical information
- Duration: Approximately 65 minutes
- Doors open: 30 minutes before the performance
- Venue: Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre, Caledon Street, District Six, Cape Town 7800
- Age restriction: 12 years and older; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
- Accessibility: Fully accessible venue with a wheelchair zone available
- Groups and private shows: Available for 30+ people or private bookings
- Gift cards: Available for purchase
Important notes
The performance contains sensitive content including themes of death, injury, grief, and emotional conflict. No strobe lights are used. Use of phones is restricted to silent mode, with photography and video only allowed during the curtain call and without flash. Service animals are permitted, but no other pets.
Ticketing information
- Tickets are available only on the Fever App (Apple App Store, Google Play) or Fever website, not at the venue
- Seats are assigned on arrival on a first-come, first-served basis within your selected section
- Tickets cannot be refunded. Date changes are allowed up to 24 hours before the show via the Fever app or customer service
- Tickets can be transferred for free using the Fever app or by contacting support
- One free carer ticket is available for Personal Assistants or Support Workers; contact the organisers to obtain a voucher
Getting there and additional details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime; doors close 5 minutes before the start
- Parking is available nearby at Harrington Square Parking or on limited street parking (not managed by the venue)
- Drinks and snacks can be purchased at the Homecoming Centre café
For the best experience, download the Fever app before you arrive, bring a charged mobile device for ticket validation, and plan to arrive early to be seated promptly.
