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• The Great British Songbook - The combined musicians across the ship join together in an 18 piece orchestra, alongside our four lead singers, in a spectacular evening which features the music of Queen, Elton John, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Dusty Springfield, the Beatles and many more.
• Hollywood Nights - Experience a roller coaster ride through the history of the silver screen. See the movie icons of yesteryear get ready for their big moment, then journey through time before clicking your heels and arriving in the 21st century. Prepare to be astounded by this brilliant and spectacular must-see show. Your Hollywood Night could be tonight.
• Palladium Nights - This is an homage to the iconic and much-loved British TV show, ‘Sunday Night at the London Palladium’, showcasing songs from the stars of the 60s and 70s. Starting with Britain’s ‘Mr. Showbiz’ with his signature hat and cane, moving to the romantic ballads of Engelbert Humperdink, "Blue-Eyed Soul" from Dusty Springfield, Eurovision fun from Lulu, classic Tom Jones, the ever popular songs of Cliff Richard and a glamorous finale featuring the songs of Shirley Bassey tied up with a James Bond theme.
• The Outsider - Personne was once bustling, joyful and vibrant, but now the whole town has lost its spark. Even childhood sweethearts Constance and Hubert haven't spoken to each other for several years. Can the arrival of a mysterious Outsider breathe joy and passion back into their hearts? A story of love, life and lavender; told to the tune of vibrant gypsy jazz.

• Thank You For The Movies - The ship's four lead singers join with an 18 piece orchestra comprised of musicians for a very special evening celebrating music from some of the most successful movies of all time.
• Land of Make Believe -  A young designer finds her life changes forever one day through her uncle's intervention which leads her to discovering something about herself. Directed and choreographed by Olivier-award winner and Strictly choreographer, Bill Deamer.
• One Way or Another - Journey around the world at the speed of light in this tour-de-force of song and dance. Fly across the Atlantic to New Orleans and Miami before diverting to “steamy” Argentina. Experience the romance of Paris and the elegance of Vienna before arriving back in London. This is a night to remember… jaw-dropping, eye-popping, show-stopping and amazing.
• Hollywood Rocks - Experience a roller coaster ride through the history of the silver screen. Meet the stars of the silent movies, then journey through the entire history of the cinema before clicking your heels and arriving in the 21st century. From here to eternity prepare to be astonished by this brilliant and spectacular must-see show.

• Apassionata – An extravaganza of exciting styles of dance from around the world. From Fred & Ginger’s Quickstep to the upbeat Jumpin’ Jive, this show features some of the most incredible dances ever seen at sea.
• Broadway Rocks – Join a turbo-charged cab ride through the streets of New York City’s world famous theatre district. Take in the classics – West Side Story and South Pacific before journeying on to enjoy all the blockbuster Broadway hits of the 21st century. Prepare to be astounded by this brilliant and spectacular must-see show. Broadway Rocks – so be there! Oh… and don’t forget your Hairspray.
• Symphony – The Royal Court Theatre Company vocalists and Musicians of Queen Mary 2 take you on a whistlestop tour of the most iconic music venues in London. From the Royal Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall, from Ronnie Scott’s to Abbey Road, Symphony is a music experience not to be missed.
• Rhythm of the Night – Go on a magical journey through the sights and sounds of Latin America. From the passion of the tango and the mighty beats of the samba to the hypnotic glamour of the salsa and the heat of the Paso doble. May your hearts beat in time with the "Rhythm of the Night" tiempo de fiesta.

• Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) – Direct from the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, this is a riotously funny, unique and audacious retelling of Austen’s most iconic love story, produced by acclaimed theatre producer David Pugh. This show contains strong language and suggestive dialogue.
• Brief Encounter – Watch Emma Rice’s uniquely adapted production of Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter, produced by David Pugh. One of the most haunting love stories ever created, Brief Encounter has received critical acclaim throughout the UK and around the world. This unique theatrical experience has left both audiences and critics overwhelmed by emotion, laughter, and tears.
• Let’s Dance – From the elegance of ballroom to the exuberance of hip-hop, this show has it all! Let’s Dance combines classic and modern dance styles in a contemporary and entertaining way to give you a high-tempo show that will have you up on your feet.
• Imagination – Step into mesmerising worlds beyond your imagination. This futuristic show combines clever contemporary dance styles with state-of-the-art technology to leave you wondering what’s real and what’s virtual? 

The RCT cast also has a show in the Queens Room:

• Sounds of London – London's music scene comes to life in the Queens Room as the Royal Court Theatre cast celebrate the sounds of the city.

• Acosta Danza: Acosta Danza was created by world renowned ballerina Carlos Acosta in 2015 to harness and develop the young creative dance talent emerging from Cuba. The ethos of the Company is to produce dances who can combine both classic and contemporary genres effortlessly, imbibed with Cuba's rich musical and dance influences, to create repertoire which is exciting and stimulating and which pushes conventional boundaries. The Company has already been fortunate enough to work with some of the world's leading choreographers and also encourages the emergence and development of new choreography from amongst its own members, to great success. The Company performed for the first time at the Gran Teatro de la Habana Alicia Alonso in Cuba in April 2026 and has since performed in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Russia, South America and the United States to great critical acclaim. (Available on Queen Victoria's V515, V516 and V517)
• Casting the Runes: You're invited to the edge of your seat, to the darkest corners of the night....Edward Dunning is a scholar and sceptic, but when he crosses paths with the mysterious Mr.Karswell, his life becomes a waking nightmare. Award-winning Box Tale Soup present their chilling show, Casting the Runes, an original adaptation of M.R.James' classic supernatural thriller, featuring remarkable puppetry and a haunting original soundtrack. Our advice? Don't come alone....(Available on Queen Victoria's V503) 

• The Imporance of Being...Earnest?: Written by Joshua King, Simon Paris and Say it Again...Sorry? Straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde's classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan...that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and is replaced with an audience member. You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you never have seen it like this before. Filed with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world's favourite comedy classic. (Available on Queen Mary 2's M502)
• WATSON: The Final Problem: 1984, Watson is alone. His beloved wife, Mary, and the great Sherlock Holmes are gone. London seethes with false reports. It is time to set the record straight. So Watson tells his tale of long-buried secrets, betrayal and death; a journey across Europe pursued by Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime, leading to a deathly embrace at the Reichenbach Falls. (Available on Queen Mary 2's M506)
• Appraisal: A real time comedy drama that follows an anual professional work review that goes horribly wrong. Muddle manager Nicky just wants to get on with her job, but boss Jo has a plan, and he thinks she's going to like it...What follows is a power-play of manipulation, subtext and subterfuge that explores explosive consequences arising out of a seemingly innocent conversation. (Available on Queen Mary 2's M506)
• Charlie and Stan: This rollercoaster of a show is non-stop entertainment, and tells the true(ish) story of the greatest comedy double act that "almost" was; Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel (the Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame). In 1910 the unknown Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel set sail for New York from Southampton as part of Fred Karno's famous music hall troupe. On his journey, Charlie and Stan shared a cabin and then spent two years together touring North America, with Stan as Charlie's understudy. They both went on to change the world of comedy forever. Stan Laurel, however, is not mentioned in Charlie Chaplin's autography once. So, what happened? Accompanied by live music throughout (composed by MOBO Award-wining jazz musician Zoe Rahman) this hilarious homage to the silent movie era, and to two young comedians on a voyage of self-discovery, is a guaranteed great night out to not be missed. (Available on Queen Mary 2's M517)
• The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much: Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets Spaghetti Western in this multi-award winning, intercontinental, inter-genre, cinematic caper of accusations, accidents and accents. The show follows Roger, a Frenchman in 1960's New York, whose routine life is upended when a minor delay saves him from an explosion. Thrust into chaos, Roger chases his would-be assassins around the globe. (Available on Queen Mary 2's M536)
• A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - but not as you know it, taking inspiration from Dickens' original performances of his own work and utilising the brilliant narrator of the novel to bring the story to life. Something fans of A Christmas Carol, as well as the Scrooges themselves! It's Christmas Eve, and the miserly misanthrope, Ebenezer Scrooge, is about to have a ghostly night he'll never forget. Dicken's festive, immortal tale of redemption and compassion is brought to life. Draw near with a piping hot mug of rum-punch for and evening of mistletoe and merriment, to discover the true meaning of Christmas. (Available on Queen Mary 2's M539) 
•  Christmas Gothic: Christmas: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and visitations; a time of...ghosts? Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the deep, wintry dark... (Available on Queen Mary 2's M539) 

• Murder, She Didn't Write: Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your "finger suspicion" at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites Degrees of Error are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for our sleuthing pleasure! In Murder, She Didn't Write they'll create a classic murder mystery on the sport every night in this ingenious and original improvised comedy production. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. Each show, this extraordinarily talented company use the audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical improvised murder mistery just for you. All you have to do...is solve it! (Available on Queen Anne's H509) 
• I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical: This comedic musical revue reveals everything you could ever want to know about musical theatre, and the people who love it - on both sides of the curtain! Covering the journey from wide-eyed drama student to brattish diva or past-it chorus member, or bitter has-been (or never-was), this show lifts the lid on awful auditions, debilitating dance routines, mid-performance mishaps, backstage backstabbing, superfans and harsh critics - plus those magical moments that make it all worthwhile. Following four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and two London Runs, this sell-out show comes on national tour having garnered an astonishing 50 five-star reviews, a West End Wilma Award, and nine award nominations (Available on Queen Anne's H509)

• Carousel: Richard Rodgers wrote in his memories that of his 43 musicals, Carousel was his favourite of all. To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, the cast of Sydney Musical and Opera Society will take to the stage on a 14-night Sydney to Singapore voyage in February 2025, making cruise line history as the first performance of this classic musical at sea. The cast bring experience from productions by Opera Australia, Crossroads Live Productions (John Frost), Sydney Dance Company and the Australian Institute of music. The show was voted the best musical of the 20th Century by Time Magazine and this timeless classic features hit songs including You'll Never Walk Alone and If I Loved You and has had sell-out shows on Broadway and the West End. The romantic and thrilling tale is set to sweep Cunard guests away. (Available on Queen Elizabeth's Q506)
• Opera Cocktail: OperaUpClose present Opera Cocktail. A heady cocktail of popular classics shaken with wit, stirred with drama, and served with a twist of menage a trois. Old friends meet on a summer afternoon and try to make sense of life and love. Is is finally time to grow up? Featuring music by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more, with sparkling English translations performed by the UK's brightest and best opera singers alongside clarinet. (Available on Queen Elizabeth's Q516)