Extra Lives is the world's first live-scored audience RPG... and you control the adventure.
Vote to decide what happens next while a live band performs the soundtrack in real time! Inspired by classic video games, Extra Lives blends live music, storytelling and interactive gameplay into an epic journey where anything can happen.
Each performance unfolds differently depending on the audience's decisions, unlocking new story paths, twists and endings. Come back, make different decisions and experience a new quest. To the next level!
About Extra Lives
Plunge into an exciting story with lights, music, sound effects and visuals from the legendary console games of the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s... and a live score provided by the lovable nerds of Extra Lives. This immersive feast for the imagination will transport you back to your childhood whether you grew up playing video games or not!
The show debuted to a sold-out Hollywood audience in 2022 and has steadily toured the world ever since.
Some of Extra Lives’ clients include
Game Developers Conference (GDC),C2E2, MomoCon, L.A. Comic Con, MCM (London, U.K.), Kawacon, Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ohio State University, MAGWest and San Diego Anime Con.
PLAY Festival
PLAY, watch, game, make... a new festival of interactive creativity for big and small screens.
PLAY is Sheffield's new festival of film and interactive creativity for families at Showroom Cinema. Find more events, screenings and workshops for children and families this summer holiday.
Year 2026