Bright Lights Society show bar on Queen Anne, with golden lights, a low stage and comfortable royal blue seating

On board with Cunard Queen Anne

Let us entertain you

We are thrilled to unveil Queen Anne’s latest on board entertainment offerings, in collaboration with industry-leading creatives and producers. From the Cunard classics - the Queens Room and Royal Court Theatre - to new venue Bright Lights Society, evenings have never been quite like this.

3 min 25 Mar 2024

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Bright Lights Society

The extraordinary awaits under gently glowing bulbs at Bright Lights Society. This intoxicating show bar marks the beginning of an entirely new type of entertainment on Queen Anne. Collaborating with the industry visionaries at RWS Global, in the Bright Lights Society we elevate live entertainment to new heights. Be enticed into captivating new worlds with Fizz, Noir, and Bitter Sweet Symphony immersive shows. With industry-leading technology and top-tier talent you’ll feel yourself being transported into another world. From seductive cabaret performances to interactive cinematic productions served up alongside unique food and drinks, let all five of your senses be awakened. Lose yourself in an ongoing story that unfolds night after night. At Bright Lights Society, even a momentary escape becomes a memory to cherish forever. The unexpected is coming. Will you answer its call?

Royal Court Theatre

By day and by night, the Royal Court Theatre brings world-class entertainment to the high seas. Not only can you experience Let's Dance and Imagination, two brand new in-house productions exclusive to Queen Anne’s maiden season, but also critically acclaimed shows fresh from Broadway and the West End. Enjoy David Pugh’s production of Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of), written by Olivier award winning playwright and actress Isobel McArthur, in addition to renowned director Emma Rice’s take on the classic Brief Encounter. In the daytime, this elegant theatre is also one of the spaces where you can find our award-winning Cunard Insights talks. These are the perfect opportunity to learn something new to surprise and delight your friends back home. Hear from household names such as Clare Balding, Alan Titchmarsh, and Michel Roux, as well as a whole host of fascinating experts.

The Pavilion

The Pavilion is an idyllic open-air oasis on deck where you can find a wide variety of events that will draw in film lovers and partygoers alike. Does your ideal evening involve curling up under the stars for an al fresco film screening? We’ve partnered with BFI, the UK’s lead film organisation to bring you carefully curated film favourites, from hand-picked shorts to full length features.

If you’re on the hunt for revelry, rest assured you’ll find plenty to set your pulse racing at The Pavilion. Maybe you’ll slip into your dancing shoes for a silent disco, catch recordings of iconic live shows with our Performances at The Pavilion, or meet your fellow guests at one of our vibrant sailaway parties or hosted social activities. From admiring the morning view as the sun greets the sky to late night dancing and films by starlight, The Pavilion is what life at sea is all about.

Queens Room

Always the beating heart of our ships, the storied Queens Room offers engaging activities both during the day and as evening falls. In the daytime, perhaps you’ll indulge in our Cunard Signature Afternoon Tea and enjoy an ever-changing variety of engaging group activities. After dark on selected nights, spectacular Gala Evenings and world class cabaret artists await. Here you can discover ‘Queens Room Live’, the home of live music on board and hear performances from our talented musicians every night of your voyage. In the Queens Room you can truly in yourself in the rhythms of life on board and revel in dazzling entertainment!