Interactive Gaming Expo Set to Take to the Stage this Easter at The Bristol Hippodrome

The Bristol Hippodrome has today announced that the theatre will be transforming into an interactive gaming hub this Easter. Whether you are a casual or professional gamer, a developer or just a fan, The Bristol Hippodrome's first ever gaming convention, 'Relive, Reload, Replay', promises to have something for everyone.

There will be a range of traditional electronic and non-electronic gaming experiences that will appeal to all ages. Each session will offer gamers the chance to access all areas and play games both on and offstage. With eight zones and more than 100 machines, consoles, high-end PCs and games for 1 and 2+ players, the event is expected to draw in a large and diverse audience.

Jenny Hutchinson, Theatre Director at The Bristol Hippodrome, says, "Both live theatre and gaming are art forms and play a huge part in our creative sector. Gaming is continuing to influence other forms of art, including our popular Murder Mystery evenings where people become actively involved in the game. What's more, the global games audience is now estimated to be between 2.2 and 2.6bn people, and this opens up the possibility of generating a whole new audience for theatre, and vice versa.

"The interactive expo is an exciting and innovative way of bringing people together to share their love of gaming at one of Bristol's most iconic venues. If you ever wanted to play against your friends on the Hippodrome's stage, now is your chance. It is set to be an unforgettable experience."

Andy Brown, Managing Director at Replay Events said, "We're really excited to be working with the Hippodrome and bringing our slice of retro gaming heaven to Bristol. The South-West has been lacking a classic gaming event for too long and we're looking forward to changing that this Easter with our nostalgia loaded show!"

Zones include:

• Retro Zone covers the past 40 years in gaming, featuring a host of consoles and computers including Sinclair, Commodore, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and Xbox
• Virtual Reality games will be available including Battlezone, Eagle Flight, VR World and Drive Club VR
• Minecraft will be running a Hunger Games map where players will have to survive the harsh landscape
• Music, dance and rhythm action games from across the world
• Next Gen Gaming offers cutting edge games for the latest powerhouse machines, with a selection of the latest AAA games from the PS4 and Xbox One
• For PC fans there will be high spec PCs running the latest and greatest independently produced multiplayer games
• Social Escapism is an immersive experience with RePlay Bristol, where creative thought and counting come into play
• Thanks to Chance & Counters, Bristol's only dedicated board game café, gamers can choose from over 100 board games and can sign up to the Klask tournament for the chance of winning prizes

The theatre will transform into a gaming hub on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March. Specialist staff, refreshment and snacks will be available throughout the day.

Gaming sessions:

Friday 30th March
8pm - midnight (Adults only*)

Saturday 31st March
10am - 2pm
3pm - 7pm
8pm - midnight (Adults Only*)

Tickets: Adults £15/ Child: £7.50

For more information and to book tickets visit Atgtickets.com/Bristol or call 0844 871 3012

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