Letters Live in Association with Cunard
Hear remarkable letters brought to life by an all-star cast in this hugely popular event that spotlights the beauty and depth of prose – and people.
Since its debut in 2013, Letters Live has become one of the UK’s most talked-about literary events: a celebration of the written word that has moved and surprised audiences around the world. Each show brings remarkable letters to life through unforgettable readings by a surprise all-star cast.
Past performers have included Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Ian McKellen and Cynthia Erivo, but the line-up for each show remains secret until the moment the lights go up.
This special edition draws inspiration from the sea, from travel, and from the unexpected shifts in perspective that journeys can bring. Profits from ticket revenue are donated to The King’s Trust, to support young people in transforming their futures.
As an organisation, Letters Live is donating all profits from ticket sales to The King’s Trust, to support young people in transforming their futures.
Presented in association with Cunard.
Need to know
Please note that this performance is being filmed. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
For your visit
This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to both our second-largest auditorium and the Purcell Room.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.