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Cunard is first to bring this famous spectacle to the seas

Cunard has unveiled its new programme of entertainment for 2024 with Cunard Showcases – including some spectacular industry firsts.

Cunard cruise entertainment 2024 is set to transport audiences to worlds of discovery through the power of live performances as Cunard Showcases features an impressive array of critically acclaimed shows exclusively curated for the classic cruise line.

Cunard entertainment 2024

The groundbreaking Cunard entertainment program, a first of its kind at sea, is a collaborative masterpiece with award-winning theatre producers, directors, writers, choreographers, and performers.

Immersing guests in the heart of the action, Cunard Showcases extends beyond the Royal Court Theatre, offering gripping dramas, interactive theatre, and multisensory dining experiences throughout the ship.

Meet the stars

Exploring the artistry behind the curtain, ‘In conversation with’ events and workshops provide insights and interactions with stage and screen talents.

 

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Musical performances

On select voyages, Cunard entertainment brings the rhythm of the acclaimed original West End cast of ‘The Drifters Girl’ musical in ‘Kings of the Boardwalk’ resonates in the Royal Court Theatre, presenting a powerful performance of togetherness, unity, camaraderie and friendship.

Audiences can experience a delightful twist with ‘Opera Cocktail,’ where beloved arias, duets and ensembles are performed in witty new English translations, creating a fun and modern setting with an engaging, intimate style.

History is made in March as Rodgers & Hammerstein’s timeless ‘South Pacific’ graces the sea for the first time.

Theatre

For lovers of classics, the Pursuit Theatre brings Shakespeare’s blockbuster comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ to life.

Cunard passengers can experience the gripping tale of polar endeavours in ‘Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean and Scott,’ or indulge in real-time comedy-drama with ‘Appraisal,’ a story following an annual professional work review gone awry.

Watson hogs the limelight in ‘Watson: The Final Problem,’ embarking on a European journey while being pursued by Moriarty, in this captivating Cunard entertainment performance of Sherlock Holmes’ ever-reliable sidekick.

 

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Puppet shows

Spectacle awaits with the ‘Gulliver’ extravaganza, showcasing unique puppetry skills that narrate the tale of Gulliver, a traveller and pioneer, returning with stories of undiscovered lands and creatures after nine years lost at sea.

Interactive games

And that’s not all! Cunard entertainment 2024 sees all things mystery-solving with ‘Cluedo! The Interactive Game,’ inviting Cunard guests into a world of 1930s high society filled with intrigue and secrets.

Acrobatics

Meanwhile, Circa Contemporary Circus captivates on Queen Elizabeth with a six-week residency featuring full-scale acrobatics, theatrical productions, workshops, and Q&As.

There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria on which guests can relish this new 2024 Cunard entertainment, with fourth ship, Queen Anne, entering service this year.

 

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Published 19.01.24