QM2 theatre

[Bennybluehat]

We are sailing quite soon on QM2 so have been familiarising ourselves with the ship by looking at videos on You Tube etc The theatre looks lovely and I’m wondering if you can sit anywhere in there or are there areas reserved for those in the expensive suites?

[Host Hattie]

No reserved seats, you can sit where you like.

[loerie]

And very comfortable for a nap-seen many a “Napper”:')

[Bell Boy]

No reserved seats, you can sit where you like.

 

 

And that's the beauty of Cunard, ;) unlike a couple of other cruise lines I could mention.

[Bennybluehat]

That’s excellent, straight down the front then! Thanks for the replies.

[BklynBoy8]

We are sailing quite soon on QM2 so have been familiarising ourselves with the ship by looking at videos on You Tube etc The theatre looks lovely and I’m wondering if you can sit anywhere in there or are there areas reserved for those in the expensive suites?

 

Illuminations which is the name of the theater is an open space where lectures, movies, demonstrations, Catholic Mass on Sundays and once we saw a live stream Opera from the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC.

 

It is also used for the Planetarium Show viewed several times of day which you can obtain tickets in the early morning.

 

You can sit anywhere you wish thru out the events held there from entrances on Deck 2 or 3.

 

This should not be confused with the theaters/showplaces on the other Cunard Ships that have box seats where you can arrange entertainment packages (snacks/beverages) while watching the show.

[pepperrn]

Sorry to clarify what BklynBoy8 writes above, apologies.

 

There are two theatres on QM2.

 

Forward can be found "Illuminations"

This is used for most lectures, film shows, the planetarium, etc.

The entrances are on Deck 3, Port and Starboard (there are secondary exits on Deck 2).

Seats approx 500.

Seen here:

And here:

 

Immediately astern of this is QM2's main theatre, the "Royal Court Theatre".

This is used for traditional song and dance evening "shows", some lectures (where greater numbers are anticipated), Sunday service, presentations etc.

Entrances are on Decks 2 and 3, both Port and Starboard.

Seats approx 1,100.

Seen here:

And here:

 

A "tour" of QM2 can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pepperrn/albums/72157627503155752/page1

 

Hope this helps, Bon Voyage! :)

Edited July 30, 2018 by pepperrn

[majortom10]

In the Royal Court Theatre the views from the sides of the theatre are very poor and restricting view.

[BklynBoy8]

We have found attending the Shows in the Royal Court Theater to arrive as early as you can when the doors open to get the prime seats you are looking to watch the show. It becomes quite crowded within the last half hour before the show starts.

 

If you find it difficult to attend the early show, when attending the late show, best to come when the previous show empties out.

 

We find there will be a bit of time before the next show starts but we find it a good time to enjoy a drink, go over the daily programme for the next day or have a conversation with other passengers. Many times we see passengers we recognize and find time to go over our daily experiences.

 

We always look forward to the showtimes presented on the QM2..