Operation Mincemeat

glorious combination of ingenious, silly and surprisingly moving
The Telegraph
Why see Operation Mincemeat?
World War II Comedy Musical On Tour
The best reviewed show in West End history!
After an incredible West End premiere that saw it take home the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, followed by an ongoing Tony Award-winning run on Broadway, this audacious World War II musical now comes to you on this much-anticipated national tour.
Telling the true story of deception so incredible, you won't believe it helped the British ultimately win the war, the show is brimming with humor, showstopping musical numbers, and impeccable choreography. Singin' in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train meets Hamilton, this plucky little Brit-com that could is a guaranteed great night out and a bizarre history lesson combined! See our own five-star review below.
What Is The Story?
The year is 1943, and right now, the Allies are 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 - James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
Key Information
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Upcoming Performances
Creative
- Directed by Robert Hastie
- Choreography by Jenny Arnold
- Set and Costume Designer Ben Stones
- Lighting Design by Mark Henderson
- Sound Design by Mike Walker
- Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Steve Sidwell
- Musical Direction by Joe Bunker
Awards
2025 Tony Awards
- Best Musical
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jak Malone
- Best Book of a Musical
- Best Original Score
2025 Outer Critics Circle
- Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical - Jak Malone
2025 Tony Awards
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jak Malone
2024 Olivier Awards
- 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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