Music, Literature, Theatre and new Art & Design themed
Transatlantic Crossing take Centre Stage on flagship Queen Mary 2, and sister ship Queen Elizabeth
VALENCIA, Calif., April 20, 2021 /CNW/ -- Luxury cruise line
Cunard announced today its 2022 line-up of Event Voyages,
offering a rich and compelling variety of themes on board flagship
liner Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Welcoming back guest favorites
including the Literature Festival at Sea in partnership with
Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Times and The
Sunday Times; and much-loved Anthony
Inglis and the UK National Symphony of Orchestra, Cunard
also introduces the line's first Art & Design Week, and
Beatles and Beyond: Celebrating the Best of British. Also
joining the roster is the highly anticipated London Theatre at
Sea with the Olivier Awards.
Guests will enjoy an opportunity to meet and mingle with
renowned authors, West End theatre stars, wax nostalgic with one
the world's top Beatles tribute bands, and learn insider views and
latest trends with the line's new Art & Design
Week.
Every journey offers the opportunity to delve deeper into an
existing passion or discover something new, with an enriching
program of interactive workshops, masterclasses, performances, and
thought provoking speakers and discussions with fellow guests,
truly there is something for everyone on board.
"Cunard is excited to again offer an incredible array of Event
Voyages in 2022, which have become an eagerly anticipated hallmark
of Cunard's on board experience," said Jamie Paiko, vice president of Sales for
Cunard North America. "From art and
literature to music and design, our guests enjoy the luxury of time
to more deeply delve into their passions, and appreciate the
opportunity to meet notable luminaries form all over the world.
Anticipation is high for the return of Event Voyage favorites, as
well as those new to Cunard, and ones we hope will be equally
revered in the future," Paiko added.
Here's a taster of what to expect:
15-22 May 2022, Queen Mary 2: London Theatre at Sea, with the
Olivier Awards: This eastbound Transatlantic
Crossing, created in partnership with Society of London Theatre,
will showcase Olivier award-winning talent, both on and off the
stage. This Event Voyage will feature spectacular performances and
an illustrious line-up of guests in conversation about their
careers, as well as talks on productions, how they are produced,
and the theatres themselves
Highlights include a dazzling show with the stars in the Royal
Court Theatre in a production looking back at the last 45 years of
the Olivier Awards; an immersive workshop about the secrets and
techniques of putting on a production; and dance classes lead by
world class choreographers.
"In May 2022, we can't wait to
welcome guests on the London Theatre at Sea Event Voyage - a blend
of performances, workshops, talks, dance classes and some special
evening shows combine with an extraordinary array of on and
off-stage talent to bring theatre to life. The world leading
Queen Mary 2 transatlantic
experience together with the very best of London theatre will result in an extraordinary
week," said Julian Bird, Chief
Executive of the Society of London Theatre. Fares start from
$1,399 per person.
8-17 May 2022, Queen Elizabeth: Beatles and Beyond:
Queen Elizabeth will
sail a nine-night roundtrip voyage departing Tokyo, tracing the shores of Japan and South
Korea, and play host to Cunard's first ever Beatles and
Beyond: Celebrating the Best of British voyage. Through
music, film, tastings and demonstrations, the sailing will
celebrate beloved aspects of British culture, culminating in a
spectacular finale in the Royal Court Theatre by the superb
Bootleg Beatles, the world's leading Beatles tribute band.
Fares start from $1,579 per
person.
28 August-4 September 2022,
Queen Mary 2: Art & Design
Week:
Cunard's first ever Art & Design Week is a one-of-a-kind
experience that will take guests on a journey celebrating the best
of design, past, present and future. Unmissable insights,
expert-led masterclasses and special on board exhibitions promise
to inspire the inner creative life of those who participate. In
addition, guests will have an exclusive opportunity to hear from
creative influencers at the forefront of design for Cunard's newest
ship. Fares start from 1,519 per person.
25 October-1 November 2022,
Queen Mary 2: Anthony Inglis and the UK's National Symphony
Orchestra: A regular favorite in the Cunard calendar,
the UK's National Symphony Orchestra sets sail again with Maestro
Anthony Inglis leading the ensemble in memorable orchestral
performances in the Royal Court Theatre. Guests will enjoy an
evening of all-American music, including Gershwin's "Rhapsody in
Blue" after departing New York;
and an evening celebrating the best of British music before
arriving into Southampton.
Charismatic conductor Inglis leads the audience, guest choir,
soloists and orchestra in both concerts, as well as presenting
another afternoon concert featuring Ravel's "Bolero."
"The annual Transatlantic Crossing by the National Symphony
Orchestra and myself is keenly looked forward to by the musicians,
as much as the guests on board the magnificent liner, Queen Mary 2," said Anthony Inglis. "After the year we have all had,
the orchestra and I have decided that we need a huge celebration in
2022, not only on behalf of the ship and her wonderful crew, but
also the guests we have all missed. Therefore, I have planned some
exciting surprises, which will be both hugely challenging and
equally rewarding. We look forward to welcoming guests for a
gigantic, seven-night party with an orchestra playing some
favourite classical pieces of music, a choir made up of the guests,
plus many other entertaining events as we cross the Atlantic Ocean
from New York to Southampton."
Fares start from $1,149 per
person.
3-10 December 2022,
Queen Mary 2: Literature Festival
at Sea in partnership with Cheltenham Literature
Festival, The Times and The Sunday Times:
This extraordinary eastbound Transatlantic Crossing, crafted
by the programming team of The Times and The Sunday Times
Cheltenham Literature Festival, will offer book lovers the
opportunity to join some of the best-loved authors, historians,
poets, and critics, as well as journalists from The Times
and The Sunday Times, to bring the spirit of the Festival to
the voyage.
"We can't wait to be back on the gorgeous Queen Mary 2 for the 2022 Literature Festival on
Sea," said Nicola Tuxworth, Head of
Programming, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham
Literature Festival. "There is something truly magical
about sailing across a vast ocean on a beautiful, luxurious ship
and listening to some of the world's best writers sharing their
stories. The first Festival at Sea was fabulous, an unforgettable
seven days – and the 2022 program will be packed with fascinating
events for everyone who loves books and brilliant journalism.
Whether you want to hear your favorite author discussing their
craft, get behind the day's headlines with The Times, or
even have a go at writing yourself, why not join us on board?"
This seven-day program of inspiring literary events celebrates
the written word in all its variety with workshops, discussions,
and Q&As focusing on literature, art, film, history and
politics, all underpinned by the quality of delivery that is
Cheltenham's hallmark.
Guests will include bestselling authors Ian Rankin, Maggie
O'Farrell, Charles Cumming,
Sathnam Sanghera, Mick Herron, and
Simon Winchester; revered classicist
Mary Beard; acclaimed journalists
Damian Barr and Rachel Johnson; and Times Red Box Editor, Matt
Chorley. More names to be announced.
Fares start from $1,049 per
person.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at 1-800-728-6273 or visit
www.cunard.com.
For travel agents interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource or call
Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.
Cunard
Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships
Queen Mary 2®, Queen Victoria® and
Queen Elizabeth®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service,
gourmet dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens
offer luxury accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite
staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled
Transatlantic service between New
York and London, and it
continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World
Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North
America, South America,
Africa, Asia and Australia.
Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise
Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2017 and 2016 World's Best
Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic
Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 Readers Choice
Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines, a
part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK),
the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard,
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Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises
(Australia) and P&O Cruises
(UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and
totaling 226,000 lower berths.
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