Operation Mincemeat
There are some big, blowsy shows around in the West End, but this little belter is staging its own audacious invasion plan.
Financial Times
Why see Operation Mincemeat?
The Greatest Tale Of Deception Ever Told
The best-reviewed show in West End history, this plucky Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit tells the true story of one of World War II's most audacious operations, so bizarre you won't believe it helped us ultimately win the war. Impeccably staged, this hilarious and heartwarming caper is one of our best in recent years, so if you haven't already, get down to the Fortune Theatre and join the fun!
What Is The Story of Operation Mincemeat?
The year is 1943, and right now we're losing the war. Luckily, we're about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin' in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious, and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn't invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Charlotte Fleming as Jean Leslie and Others
- Colm Gleeson as Hester Leggatt and Others
- Ahmed Hamad as Charles Cholmondeley and Others
- Chlöe Hart as Johnny Bevan and Others
- Madeleine Jackson-Smith as Ewen Montague and Others
Further cast
Jason Kajdi, Molly Cutter, Benjamin Durham and Amy Parker.
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Directed by Robert Hastie
- Written and Composed by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts
- Choreographed by Jenny Arnold
Awards
2024 Olivier Awards
Nominations
- Best New Musical
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Zoe Roberts
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Jak Malone
- Best Actress in a Musical - Natasha Hodgson
- Best Actor in a Musical - David Cumming
- Outstanding Musical Contribution - Steve Sidwell
2024 Olivier Awards
- Best New Musical
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Jak Malone
Reviews
Our review
Hilarious Meticulous Unmissable
Meticulous performances, choreography, design, and song make this forgotten World War Two operation into an unmissable musical that leaves you educated and highly entertained.
Kitty
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1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Catharine Iles
Brilliant, loved it!
Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The cast are outstanding and I love how they play multiple rolls.
Simply stunning, fantastic script and wonderful songs, preformed brilliantly. Would definitely go again. ... Read more
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