Get yourself on the jury as crime shows heads to Scarborough Spa
Can you solve the crime and find the guilty party? All will be recealed wgen Tigerslane Studios brings its immersive murder trial show to Scarborough Spa later this year.
Death of a Landlord is a fresh case that puts the audience in the front row of a true crime.
Known for blurring the lines between stagecraft and social experiment, Murder Trial Tonight: Death of a Landlord sees Victor Sloane, a powerful landlord, discovered dead in his office. His young child is the only witness.
Tenant Tre Bennet, struggling with mental health challenges and eviction threats, is charged with the murder.
As jurors, audience members will hear prosecution and defence counsels argue their case, witnesses being cross-examined and critical evidence brought to the table.
Then, by order of the Judge, the audience will deliberate in real time and deliver itsverdict guilty or not guilty.
At the close of the trial, the real-life outcome of the case is revealed on the big screen.
The question is, will you get it right?
“This isn’t just a show. It’s a test of our own biases and empathy,” said irector Graham Watts, returning to the franchise for a fourth time.
“It forces you to confront uncomfortable truths about society and our justice system.”
Murder Trial Tonight has earned five-star reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Its blend of immersive true-crime storytelling and live jury drama has captivated seasoned theatre-goers and first-time visitors, sparking debate long after the curtain falls.
“These cases follow you home,” said founder and writer Steve Cummings.
“Jurors don’t stop dissecting every twist and turn once they leave the courtroom. Hours, or even days, later, whether at the dinner table, in a pub or online, the debates are still
raging.”
Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord is on at Scarborough Spa on Saturday March 7.