Letters Live

Name: Letters Live
Start: 2026-09-03
End: 2026-09-03
Location: London

Letters Live is a performance event where notable figures read remarkable historical correspondence. The September 2026 edition at London’s Royal Festival Hall featured a surprise appearance by Queen Camilla, who read a letter from the Queen Mother.

Date: Sep 3, 2026
Location: London

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Event summary

Highlights

Surprise reading by Queen Camilla of a 1952 letter from the late Queen Mother
Appearances by actors Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch
Live readings of historical and cultural correspondence at the Royal Festival Hall

Letters Live is a live performance series that celebrates the power of literacy and the enduring appeal of the written word. Each event presents a diverse range of performers who read aloud extraordinary letters penned by individuals throughout history, ranging from famous figures to everyday people. These shows are known for their secret lineups of high-profile readers.

The September 3, 2026, event took place at the Royal Festival Hall within London's Southbank Centre. A major highlight of this specific performance was an unannounced appearance by Queen Camilla. Her Majesty, a patron of the National Literacy Trust, read a 1952 letter from the late Queen Mother to the poet Edith Sitwell. Other notable attendees and participants mentioned for this session included Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Royal Festival Hall; www.thenews.com.pk
Area for browsing nearby events: London

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