VALENCIA, Calif., March 25,
2024 /CNW/ -- Direct from its triumph in the West End
where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and
Prejudice* (*sort of) is premiering at sea on board Queen Anne's British Isles Festival Voyage.
The unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's love story, brought to Cunard by
acclaimed theatre producer David
Pugh, will debut on Queen
Anne's British Isles Festival Voyage, departing on
May 24 for a two-week celebratory
"lap of honor" circumnavigation of the British Isles that will also
feature the official Naming Ceremony.
Following its highly anticipated premiere on the waves, the
award-winning show will be a mainstay of Queen Anne's maiden season – headlining an
eclectic mix of dazzling live performances at sea.
Katie McAlister, President of
Cunard, said: "We always strive to surprise and delight guests with
unique and enriching experiences that can only be experienced on a
Cunard ship. We are therefore excited to be teaming up with the
incredible David Pugh for the at-sea
premiere of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), which is one of the
most acclaimed West End productions of recent times. I truly
believe we are redefining luxury entertainment at sea with
Queen Anne."
Show Creator, Isobel McArthur,
added: "Guests on board Queen Anne
coming to see Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) can expect a
theatre show that is deeply affectionate towards the iconic
Jane Austen original, with a few new
elements thrown in to persuade even the biggest skeptic of 'period
drama' to start swooning at Mr. Darcy. Our version of the original
rom-com is Pride & Prejudice, but told by the servants – with
karaoke! It is a big-hearted, dynamic ensemble piece where those
who normally just serve the tea are suddenly playing every part.
The cast and creative team have proven themselves so skilled and
hard-working in rehearsals – they can't wait to present this
special iteration of the play for its very first at-sea
audience."
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit
www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line,
renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world.
Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North
Atlantic, since 1840, celebrating an incredible 183 years of
operation. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations,
Cunard is world class. The Cunard experience is built on fine
dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From
five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest
speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been
meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable.
Destinations include Europe, the
Caribbean, the Far East,
Alaska and Australia.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth and Queen Victoria
and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will
enter service in 2024. This investment is part of the company's
ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the
first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in
simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
Southampton and has been owned
since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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