Latest ‘case’ will see audience members at Connexin Live acting as jurors
Murder Trial Tonight – the immersive theatre experience – is heading for Hull(Image: murdertrialtonight.com)
A true-crime theatre experience is to headline Hull’s Connexin Live, with audience members thrust into the roles of jurors. Tigerslane Studios, the company behind what is hailed as the UK’s “most talked-about immersive true-crime theatre”, is bringing Murder Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord, to the city.
After three tours and more than 125,000 audience members serving as jurors, the production returns with a fresh case that puts people in the front row to a true crime that echoes long after the gavel strikes. Known for blurring the lines between stagecraft and social experiment, Murder Trial Tonight continues to push the boundaries of courtroom drama and immersive storytelling.
In this show, Victor Sloane, a powerful landlord, is discovered dead in his office – his young child the only witness. Tenant, Tre Bennet, struggling with mental health challenges and eviction threats, is charged with the murder.
As jurors, the audience 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, real-time deliberations will take place and audience members will deliver their verdict: Guilty or Not Guilty.
At the close of the trial, the shocking real-life outcome of the case is revealed on the big screen. The question is, will you get it right?
Director Graham Watts, returning for a fourth time, said: “This isn’t just a show. It’s a test of our own biases and empathy.
“It forces you to confront uncomfortable truths about society and our justice system.” From sold-out houses in London’s West End to packed venues across the UK and Ireland, 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. Founder and writer Steve Cummings said: “These cases follow you home.
“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 IV: Death of a Landlord will be at Connexin Live on Friday, March 20, at 7.30pm. The show’s running time is 2hr 50min, to include the interval and deliberation. Age recommendation is 16+ and the production comes with a warning of disturbing content and imagery related to murder.