Cunard and Letters Live have announced a unique collaboration celebrating remarkable letters penned at sea. The partnership will culminate in an exclusive event, Letters Live in association with Cunard, on Thursday 22 January 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre.
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The King’s Trust, supporting young people to transform their futures.
Celebrating ‘the Hours Between’, will celebrate the enduring art of letter writing, inspired by the calmness of sea travel and the human need to reflect, write, and stay connected across oceans.
Cunard’s ships have long welcomed some of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, and artists, from Virginia Woolf and Noël Coward to Elizabeth Taylor and David Bowie, each finding inspiration in the rhythm of the ocean.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said:
“At Cunard, we believe that travel offers more than a change of scenery. It creates space to reflect, to be inspired, and to connect with what matters. Our collaboration with Letters Live celebrates that belief; bringing together two storytelling traditions, one on stage and one at sea, in a way that feels both timeless and profoundly moving.”
Shaun Usher, Co-producer of Letters Live, added:
“For generations, travellers have looked to the sea for perspective – a place where distance inspires reflection, and letters find their voice. Partnering with Cunard to honour that history through Letters Live feels like a natural meeting of worlds, and it’s wonderful to know this event will support The King’s Trust and its work with young people.”
The evening’s readings will be curated by Letters Live, drawing from a collection of extraordinary correspondence inspired by travel, creativity, and the enduring art of writing.
This special event marks the next chapter in Cunard’s long association with culture and collaboration, inviting audiences to experience Letters Live in an exclusive setting that embodies the brand’s commitment to meaningful experiences, both at sea and on land.
Letters Live in association with Cunard takes place on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 7.30pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
