The event will take place at London’s Southbank Centre on 22 January 2026.
British cruise line Cunard has announced a new collaboration with Letters Live celebrating remarkable letters written at sea.
Together, Cunard and Letters Live present ‘The Hours Between’ – a project honouring the art of letter writing, inspired by the stillness of sea travel and the timeless need to stay connected during long voyages.
The collaboration will launch with a special live event at London’s Southbank Centre on 22 January 2026, hosted at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Past events have featured the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Cynthia Erivo, Florence Welch and Kylie Minogue.
The evening’s readings will be carefully curated by Letters Live, drawing from a collection of remarkable correspondence inspired by travel, creativity, and the enduring art of writing.
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.”
For more information and to book tickets visit: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/letters-live-in-association-with-cunard/