Dear reader, you’ve officially been summoned for jury duty in Amsterdam, but this isn’t your average courtroom trial. It’s a live theatre performance that puts you in the juror’s seat and asks you to cross examine evidence, analyse testimonies and make a final verdict — guilty or not guilty. Think you have what it takes? Become a juror and uncover the truth at ‘The Jury Experience’ in Amsterdam.
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What is ‘The Jury Experience’?
‘The Jury Experience’ is an immersive jury trial experience that challenges your critical thinking and decision-making skills. But above all that, it’s also a riveting live theatre show that brings an authentic courtroom experience to life at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute. Talented actors portray characters that engage and stir emotions. The victim(s) plead for justice, the judge calls for order and lawyers try to influence you and your fellow jurors. Therefore, it’s up to you to see through the smoke and mirrors and uncover the real truth.
The Jury Experience in Amsterdam: What trial is on what is it about?
To replicate a genuine trial experience, the space inside KIT Royal Tropical Institute will be completely transformed for the 60-minute show. Authentic props such as a gavel, legal documents, and multimedia evidence projected on a big screen allow the audience – of 12 years and above – to analyse every detail and piece the puzzle together, but of which cases?
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
Artificial intelligence has advanced significantly in recent years. Virtual assistants can answer all our questions and computers can analyse traffic to warn drivers about potential jams. But what happens when things go wrong? Imagine a self-driving car being involved in a tragic accident. In a case like this one, who’s to blame? Is it the brains behind the technology? What about the car manufacturer? The truth lies in the fine print, and at this trial, it’s up to you to decide where the responsibility lies.
The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man
Case 3 is not only a mind-bender, but one that will make you question the consequence of trust and the fragility of truth. A disgraced ex-driver is on trial for stealing a global superstar’s $20 million necklace, but as the testimonies unfold, doubt has no other option than to creep in. No one knows who’s winning the award for Best Liar. Or who is genuinely telling the truth. With witnesses and evidence the story will unravel with every detail mattering. In the end, it’s you who must decide.
The Jury Experience Reviews in Amsterdam
The Jury Experience has debuted in Amsterdam and reviews from attendees are pouring in, with many loving the experience and rating it 4 and 5 stars.
“Loved the interactivity – teenage kids were also fully entertained.”– May 2025
“Super!”– May 2025
“It was really great!”– May 2025
“Great show… actors are great, setting is great.”– May 2025
“Very fun.”– May 2025
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? ‘The Jury Experience’ in Amsterdam awaits. It gives you and your fellow jurors the chance to challenge your perception of justice and make the final decision. Step into the courtroom and see if you can handle the pressure…
This experience takes place over the course of 60 minutes and attendees must be 12 or over. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone and doors usually open 30 minutes prior to the experience start time.