This project aims to answer the research question, “Can real-time gestural control of effects enhance a live performance?” Work already done in this area will be analysed to provide guidance for the design and implementation of a gestural control interface, which will be utilised in a live performance. A survey was created, and the answers were from viewers of a performance. The data collected from this survey was analysed and has been used to answer the research question. The implications of this result will be discussed, and further work in this area will be explored.