An Interactive Murder Trial at Vicar Street

What to Expect

This one is different. An Interactive Murder Trial puts the audience in the position of the jury, watching a live case play out in front of you before making up your own mind about what happened. A wealthy landlord is dead and a troubled tenant is on trial. The performers play barristers, witnesses, and defendants, presenting evidence and cross-examining in real time.

The format works because it’s committed. The actors don’t break character, the arguments are genuinely structured as legal cases, and the writing gives both sides enough to make the verdict genuinely uncertain. You spend the evening reading people, weighing testimony, and by the end you have an opinion about what happened that feels earned.

Vicar Street in the Liberties has a warm, slightly unusual atmosphere for this kind of show, it’s a music venue that becomes a courtroom for the night. The standing and seated layout means everyone gets reasonably close to the action. Good for a date night, a group of friends, or anyone who likes puzzles with a theatrical wrapper.

Good to Know

• Doors 7pm, show starts 7:30pm
• The show runs approximately 2 hours including interval
• Dress code is casual, no costume required
• Bar service throughout at Vicar Street
• Not recommended for under 16s

Getting There

Vicar Street is on Thomas Street in the Liberties, about a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Dublin Bus routes 13, 40 and 123 stop on Thomas Street. From Heuston Station, it’s a pleasant 10-minute walk up the hill. Street parking is limited in the area, so the bus or a taxi is your easiest option.