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New Show: “Booked” Joins Scarlet Lady’s Entertainment Lineup

Scarlet Lady has debuted Booked: A Lola’s Library Story yesterday, completing the ship’s refreshed entertainment lineup with a new show.

Stage performance with pink-clad dancers and large illuminated BOOKED letters on the backdrop
New Show "Booked" is now on Scarlet Lady

Virgin Voyages has quietly completed the refresh of Scarlet Lady’s entertainment lineup. The final piece of the puzzle is Booked: A Lola’s Library Story, now showing on board Scarlet Lady in previews.

Official Description

Join Lola, Mary, Dewey, dancers and acrobats as they have a series of adventures through forests, deserts, islands and cities of your favorite storybooks.

Welcome to Lola’s Library! Before the spotlight and glamor, cabaret star Lola was just a cruise ship librarian. But when she, bossy bestie Mary, and lovable nerd Dewey open a cursed book, every story on every shelf bursts to life. Now the trio must kick, punch, and dance their way through hip hop chimney sweeps, steamy acrobatic fairy tales, Jersey Shore puppets and even manga. Come see how it all began, because the library is open and quiet hours don’t apply. – Virgin Voyages App

Lola's Library
With a similar cast to the original show Booked will star Lola, Mary & Dewey© Photo by No Ceilings

Soft Opening and First Look

The show began soft-open previews on board Scarlet Lady on October 3, 2025 to great reception. Leading the cast is the original Lola, Meggi, returning to the role she helped originate.

Here’s a first look at some of the moments captured from the preview performances.

Performer in a sparkling blue outfit with large butterfly wings reads a book on stage
Lola as a fairy© Photo by Meggi
Stage show in a cruise ship theater with performers in pink outfits and large illuminated BOOKED letters, audience watching
Opening night for Booked!© Photo by Meggi
Blonde performer in a pink fringe dress with feathered headdress performs on stage with backup dancers
The show tells the story of Lola before Lola’s Library© Photo by Meggi
Poster-style promotion for Booked Lola's A Library Story with bright pink BOOKED lettering and desk accessories
Booked: A Lola’s Library Story Logo© Photo by Virgin Voyages

What Is Booked: A Lola’s Library Story?

Booked! is a brand-new theatrical production debuting on Scarlet Lady in October 2025. It acts as a prequel to Lola’s Library on Resilient Lady but has been created as a standalone experience.

The show is produced by No Ceilings Entertainment, the same creative team behind Lola’s Library and Out of Time. Their productions blend circus, dance, and immersive cabaret-style storytelling into theatrical experiences unique to Virgin Voyages.

A Prequel With Familiar Touches

For those who know Lola’s Library, Booked includes easter eggs and callbacks to the original show in The Manor. But no background knowledge is required, making it approachable for first-time viewers as well as returning fans.

View our dedicated guide here

Jodie in the role of Lola
Jodie in the role of Lola© Photo by Virgin Voyages

How to See the Show

Booked will take place in the Red Room with first come, first served seating. Guests usually begin queuing about 30 minutes before doors open, and crew members guide everyone once inside. Arriving early is recommended, particularly while the show is new. This show is fully seated.

All New Entertainment on Scarlet Lady

With Booked now in place, Scarlet Lady’s entertainment transition is complete. Persephone appears to have soft launched, Club Caliente debuted in The Manor earlier this week, and the earlier productions have now retired.

Virgin Voyages has not yet announced or commented on these changes on board.

Timeline of Changes

  • September/October 2025: Older productions including Duel Reality on Scarlet Lady were retired.
  • September 30, 2025: Club Caliente launched in The Manor.
  • October 3 2025: Booked: A Lola’s Library Story premieres in The Red Room.
  • Early October 2025: Persephone launches in The Red Room.

View Scarlet Lady’s Entertainment Line-Up

Source: Sailor’s Event Line-Up in the Virgin Voyages app

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1 Comment

  1. Grant says:

    It’s an excellent show

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