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Virgin Voyages lifts the curtain on new entertainment

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While Virgin Voyages is adding a bevy of new entertainment, its signature Scarlet Night event is here to stay
Ahead of Resilient Lady's introduction in May, Virgin Voyages detailed new fleetwide entertainment ranging from intimate solo performances at The Dock House to shipwide events like Scarlet Night.

'With the anticipated launch of Resilient Lady, we're expanding on our entertainment and nightlife, and we're thrilled to debut a new lineup of shows with the same incredible production elements,' said Richard Kilman, VP entertainment. 'Across the fleet, we are tapping into talent from all around the world, we’re ramping up comedy acts and we are introducing new immersive performances that stick to that uniquely Virgin Voyages style and give people the opportunity to see or do something they never have before.'

Some shows like 'Never Sleep Alone' have wrapped their performance season. However, favorites like 'Duel Reality,' a modern and acrobatic adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'UNTITLED DANCESHOWPARTYTHING,' a music video-style dance show, are back for an extended run on Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady.

New Supper Club Series

This year the line is debuting several new experiences across the fleet starting with a Supper Club Series. In February, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady also introduced Festival Stage Acts in The Manor, a series of rotating, comedy-driven performances that change every two to four weeks.

After their respective maiden voyages, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady will debut their own Festival Stage programs in The Red Room. Heralded by up-and-coming talent, Festival Stage will feature mentalists, magicians, a cappella groups and comedians.  Additionally, some of the brand’s popular performances like 'It’s A Ship Show' will travel across the fleet.

Three new Resilient Lady productions

Productions debuting on Resilient Lady include 'Persephone,' an original concept by House of Yes and produced by Kaleidoscope Immersive. This retelling of the famous Greek myth features a rock 'n' roll underworld outfitted with lavish costumes and dramatic action.

A cocktail party/immersive cabaret, 'Lola’s Library' is an after-hours literary affair led by Lola along with her nerdy assistant Dewey and Mary, the bossy maid who takes the audience through the eclectic book collection of a mysterious author. It's a mix of song, dance, acrobatics and comedy.

The new Supper Club Series features 'Another Rose,' created and produced by Randy Weiner (of 'Sleep No More' and 'Queen of the Night'). The show is equal parts cabaret, world-class dining and theater spectacle of doomed love and acrobatics.

'Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle' is a new show solo spectacular predicted to spiral into chaos as the Mind Mangler attempts to read passengers' minds. It's created by MISCHIEF, one of the UK’s leading comedy companies.

Game show 'Miss Behave'

Originally debuting on Valiant Lady and coming to Resilient Lady, the game show like no other 'MIss Behave' ends with the audience shouting and screaming (and singing) all while having no idea what is going on. Hosted in The Red Room, the show promises an evening of fun and hilarity with lots of audience participation.

Rounding out the new fleetwide entertainment, Virgin Voyages’ will introduce two new soirées in The Manor: an '80s bash and a confetti-filled celebration called 'We Fancy,' complete with royal accents.

Plus daily happenings

Virgin Voyages’ Happenings cast, a reimagined take on a traditional cruise director, will provide more than 50 activities and events on each ship. Everyday 'happenings' such as the '90s-inspired boy band dance classes, 'Spill The Beans' for coffee aficionados and the PJ Party Under the Stars will be on every voyage.

The brand’s signature Scarlet Night event is also here to stay. It tells the story of the Octopus Goddess of the Sea and the sailor who won her heart. It also features all of the entertainment personalities.