From April to July this year, one of the most darkly twisted trials in Australian history unfolded. Three dead, one attempt, and a poisonous mushroom hiding in a family meal. The case gripped a global audience, each person forming their own theory. But only 12 people got to decide—12 jurors tasked with delivering justice in this haunting story.
Some envied their glimpse behind the courtroom walls; others were relieved they didn’t bear the weight of such a verdict. Yet almost everyone was fascinated—the evidence, the lawyers, the defendant herself. Now, The Jury Experience brings that intrigue to Sydney, transforming the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace into a realistic courtroom where actors take on key roles. Like the jurors in the mushroom trial, you’ll hear witness statements, assess expert evidence, and experience the tension of persuasion—before delivering your own verdict.
What cases can you be part of?
The cases you can choose from range from those loosely inspired by real-life events to others built around entirely plausible scenarios.
The first case, which has been running the longest, tackles a big question about motor accidents with self-driving cars: who’s really responsible — the company or the owner? This case has been written about in academic journals for law students — pretty good proof that at The Jury Experience, we know how to spark dilemma which keeps people chatting for a long time.
Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man is designed to replicate a story straight out of a true-crime thriller. Think love-triangle, multimillion-dollar divorce, and a murder with no DNA evidence. This case feels like one of those TV dramas where you find yourself yelling, “He did it!” or “They’re lying!”—only this time, it’s less frustrating, because the final decision is in your hands.
We read the news everyday and hear about cases which spark our attention. Some of us listen to true crime podcasts as if it’s a bedtime story. But at The Jury Experience, you are no longer just watching or listening, you’re a key players. With the weight of power and responsibility placed in your hands, there’s no guilt—after all, the actors won’t be going to jail. It’s a win-win situation, you might say.