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THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE COMPANY
With the introduction of Queen Elizabeth Cunard has introduced a new concept in
theatrical entertainment at sea with the newly formed Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Company. Guests will enjoy a brand new repertoire of shows premiered by the
Company‟s 29 singers, dancers, actors and musicians, including the hit „Slice of
Saturday Night‟, a popular nostalgic pastiche of 1960s music which has been staged
in London and toured extensively throughout the UK and US. Adapted especially for
the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company by its original writers, the Heather Brothers,
„Slice of Saturday Night‟ features all of the Theatre Company members, the largest
production show that Cunard has ever staged.
Performing in the ship‟s stunning Royal Court Theatre, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Company will present a variety of musical productions and abridged versions of
popular plays such as a Neil Simon triple bill and Shakespeare‟s „Twelfth Night‟. The
Simon show will feature three scenes, one each from some of the playwright‟s bestloved shows – „Last of the Red Hot Lovers‟, „Plaza Suite‟ and „The Odd Couple‟ each linked by their setting: an apartment or hotel suite. At the conclusion of each
show, the audience is given the opportunity for an informal Q&A session with the
actors.
„The Piccadilly Line‟, featuring the talents of the entire Theatre Company, explores
the spoken word, song and prose as characters get on and off a train journey on the
world‟s oldest underground rail system. The action is set in the shell of a London
tube train carriage.
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„Hotel Royale‟ is a musical production featuring 16 singers and dancers who whimsically
bring to life the story of a hotel which is past its prime – once the playground of the rich and
famous, it is now home to some quirky staff and unusual guests.
„Sing‟, a lively production based on the popularity of „Singers in Concert‟ performed on
Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, features 21 live musicians and four singers on stage,
and creates a dynamic, audience-pleasing atmosphere in the Royal Court Theatre from the
very first note. The show‟s influences are drawn from contemporary musical theatre, pop and
classic songs which will be very familiar to the audience.
Queen Elizabeth’s guests will also be able to take part in a specially written panel quiz
show which will offer an afternoon of friendly banter. Satire quiz shows such as „Have I Got
News for You‟ and „QI‟ are very popular and the Theatre Company will have its own take on
topical news and entertainment stories.
Peter Shanks, Cunard‟s President and Managing Director, says:
“The entertainment on Queen Elizabeth is the most extensive ever seen on a
Cunard liner, mixing tradition with satire. The Royal Court Theatre is as good as any London
West End or Broadway Theatre – and we have created our own Theatre Company to really
bring it to life. From the best of Broadway to Shakespeare‟s Twelfth Night – we offer
something for everybody”.
Queen Elizabeth continues the tradition of presenting Cunard‟s Royal Nights with the debut
of „The Cunard Ball‟, „London Swings‟, „The Starlight Ball‟ and the „Elizabethan Ball‟. „London
Swings‟ will be featured on the same evening as „Slice of Saturday Night‟, with its
inspirations taken from flower power and popular British 60s‟ icons such as Twiggy, Mary
Quant, and Carnaby Street.
In addition, Queen Elizabeth offers Cunard‟s award-winning Insights enrichment
programme which introduces guests to stimulating experts and accomplished academics.
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Through a series of lectures, Q&As, social gatherings and workshops, guests connect with
personalities who have achieved distinction in areas including history, world affairs, science,
arts and literature. The Insights programme underscores Cunard‟s view that onboard
entertainment should afford guests a provocative and rewarding experience.
Show Overviews
‘Slice of Saturday Night’
„Slice of Saturday Night‟ is the largest production show Cunard has ever staged. This
popular nostalgic pastiche of 1960s music, which has toured extensively throughout the UK
and US, has now been adapted especially by its original writers for Queen Elizabeth’s
discerning guests.
‘Piccadilly Line’
„The Piccadilly Line‟ explores the spoken word, song and prose as characters get on and off
a train journey on London‟s underground rail systems, with all the action set in the shell of a
tube train carriage.
‘Hotel Royale’
„Hotel Royale‟ is a musical production featuring 16 singers and dancers who whimsically
bring to life the story of a hotel‟s faded glory – once the playground of the rich and famous, it
is now home to some quirky staff and unusual guests.
‘Sing’
„Sing‟ is a dynamic production based on the popularity of „Singers in Concert‟ performed on
Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Featuring 21 live musicians and four singers, the show‟s
influences are drawn from contemporary musical theatre, pop and classic songs which will
be very familiar to the audience.
‘La Danza’
„La Danza‟ is a cutting edge dance production show casing the virtuoso talents of our dance
ensemble. Following in the footsteps of „Apassionata‟ and „Dance Passion‟, two hugely
successful shows currently running on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, „La Danza‟ will
delight guests who enjoy cutting edge choreography performed by a truly talented
performers.