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LIVE PERFORMER

Live Digital Characters for Real-Time Audience Interaction

Purpose-built for live audience interaction that feels spontaneous without sacrificing control.

No playback. No autonomous AI. No on-site performers.

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What is a Live Performer?

A Live Performer is a digital character driven in real time by a trained human performer, delivered remotely to a screen or hologram at your venue or event. The audience talks to a character that responds spontaneously and stays in character, with a person making every judgement call. No autonomous AI, no scripted playback, and no performer on site.

The Real Risk

The real risk of live digital interaction isn't technical. It's reputational.

When a digital character interacts with the public, every response happens in real time. There's no edit. No reset. No margin for error.

Where approaches fail

Autonomous systems

Can't exercise judgement. One wrong response in public and the damage is done.

Scripted playback

Collapses the moment interaction becomes genuinely human.

On-site performers

Vary by shift, mood, and availability. Consistency is impossible at scale.

That's where most approaches fail.

What looks new in concept can quickly become unpredictable (or worse, embarrassing) when placed in front of a live audience.

If interaction is public-facing, it has to be controlled without feeling controlled.

Live Performer in Action

This is what "live" actually looks like

A digital character performed remotely by a professional human, speaking live with national television presenters from inside an active retail location.

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Unscripted in the Moment

No scripting. No playback. No second takes. Every word is live.

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Conversational and Responsive

Real two-way interaction with audiences, driven by a trained human performer.

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Delivered in Public-Facing Environments

Live on national television. In active retail. In front of real audiences.

This is human judgement, delivered remotely, with infrastructure-level reliability.

Clarity

What Live Performer Is and What It Isn't

What Live Performer Is

A professional performer brings your digital character to life in real time, speaking directly with audiences, responding naturally, and guiding interaction within defined brand boundaries. All delivered remotely, with infrastructure-level reliability.

Human judgement in every interaction
Emotional intelligence and live presence
Consistent delivery across every session
No on-site staffing, travel, or logistics
No rotating presenters or variable quality

What Live Performer Is Not

Live Performer is experience infrastructure, not entertainment talent. There is always a trained human in the loop. Nothing runs autonomously, nothing is pre-recorded, and nothing is left to chance in front of a live audience.

Autonomous AI characters operating unattended
Pre-recorded, scripted, or reactive video playback
A novelty activation or one-off stunt
Entertainment talent or on-site performers
Anything that runs without a human in the loop

Deployment Modes

Human-Led Performance, Supported by AI

Different environments require different levels of autonomy, support, and oversight. Choose the mode that fits.

Fully Interactive Performer

Performance Mode 1

Fully Interactive Performer

A professional performer brings your digital character to life in real time, speaking, reacting and engaging audiences naturally. This mode is ideal where nuance, emotional intelligence, and live judgement are critical.

Live Performer + AI Assist

Performance Mode 2

Live Performer + AI Assist

The performer remains live and in control, with AI supporting behind the scenes. AI may provide real-time knowledge, contextual reminders or language assistance. The audience never interacts with AI directly.

Live Performer + Human Director

Performance Mode 3

Live Performer + Human Director

For environments requiring extended hours or large-scale deployment, a live performer continues to drive the character while a human director provides real-time supervision, guidance, and intervention.

Live Performer is fundamentally human-led.

Where appropriate, AI is used behind the scenes to support performance quality, consistency and scalability, without replacing human judgement, emotional intelligence or presence.

This ensures that Performit Live can operate reliably across long runtimes, complex environments, and demanding schedules.

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All deployments are reviewed for suitability before going live.

Proven Environments

Designed to be Live

Wherever live interaction matters and failure is visible. Deployed in environments where traditional staffing models introduce friction, risk, or inconsistency.

Oxy digital character engaging attendees at a trade show booth

Live Events

Trade Shows & Conferences

Continuous, high-quality engagement without rotating presenters or on-site talent management.

Live digital character interacting with guests at an entertainment venue

Entertainment

Location-Based Entertainment

Reliable interaction across long operating hours and high footfall.

Activations

Brand Activations & Launches

Live responsiveness without touring performers, visas, or travel logistics.

Alice digital character greeting visitors at Cloak and Wand retail store

Retail

Experiential & Flagship Retail

Consistent brand interaction without reliance on floor staff availability.

Process

How Performit Live Brings Characters to Life

From character creation to live streaming. Three steps to deployment.

Oxy digital character designed for live performance and audience interaction

Step 01

Create or Adapt the Character

Characters are built specifically for live performance and audience interaction, stylised or realistic depending on context.

Step 02

Define Structure, Boundaries, and Performance Guidance

Tone, subject matter, interaction style, brand constraints, and performer guidance are clearly defined to ensure safety, consistency, and control.

Oxy character streamed live into a physical venue via low-latency connection

Step 03

Stream the Performance Into Your Environment

Using secure, low-latency streaming, a human performer drives the character live, speaking, responding, and guiding interaction in real-time.

Why It Works

Why Organisations Choose Live Performer

Performit Live digital character deployed on screen in a live environment

Human connection, without operational risk.

Live interaction fails when it depends on the right person being in the right place at the right time.

Live Performer removes that dependency. A trained human drives every interaction remotely, with full creative control, while your audience experiences a character that feels present, responsive, and real.

No travel. No staffing gaps. No inconsistency. Just reliable, human-led performance that scales.

Get Started

Ready to Go Live?

A short, practical walkthrough of whether Live Performer fits your environment, including requirements, risks, and deployment options.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the live performer control the digital character?

Our performers use our proprietary motion streaming system and a VR headset to control facial expressions, body movements, and voice in real time. Everything streams live through our Stage app to any display.

Can the performer see and hear the audience?

Yes. Through their VR headset, performers have a live visual and audio feed of the audience, enabling spontaneous two-way interaction that feels natural and personal.

Where are your performers based?

Our performers work remotely wherever there is a Wi-Fi connection. We've successfully delivered performances across continents, from London to Saudi Arabia and the USA.

How long can a performer operate live?

Performers typically perform in 60–80-minute sets, with scheduled breaks. For longer activations, we can rotate performers or build a flexible schedule tailored to your event.

Do I need special hardware at my event?

Our system is designed to be plug-and-play. You'll need a display (LED, holographic, or fan), a stable internet connection or dedicated line, a gaming computer, a two-way microphone, and a webcam. We handle everything else via the Stage app.

Can the performer follow a script or speak multiple languages?

Absolutely. Our performers can deliver pre-approved scripts, improvise live, or blend both. Many are multilingual, and we can match talent to your language and cultural needs.