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This production is recommended for ages 6+.
Performance dates
29 March 2023 - 28 February 2026
Run time: 2h 35mins
Includes interval
The year is 1943, World War II rages across the world. The United Kingdom is about to take the upper hand with what will become one of the most ingeniously bizarre deception plans in wartime history. A stolen corpse and a fake name - Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre is a hilarious take on a twisted secret mission that changed the fate of the world forever.
The sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life WWII operation has arrived in London’s West End. Having garnered a staggering 58 5-star reviews and unanimous critical acclaim, Operation Mincemeat in London is playing at the Fortune Theatre. Operation Mincemeat tickets are coming soon with London Theatre Direct.
This wartime musical first emerged at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and steadily built an acclaimed reputation for four years, before bringing its brilliant ensemble to the West End in 2023.
As historical accounts recall, a clever ruse was devised to deceive Hitler into relocating his troops away from Sicily, just prior to the planned European invasion. The secret service's plan involved planting counterfeit documents on a deceased body, dressed as a soldier and given a fake name, which was then set adrift on a Spanish shore. This adaptation of the real-life adventure is delightfully witty and relevant to our times, shining a light on the often excessive self-assuredness (and occasional ineptitude) of those in charge.
Patrons of all ages are welcome, however, Operation Mincemeat is recommended for ages 5+.
Book, Music & Lyrics by - David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson & Zoë Roberts
Director - Robert Hastie
Choreographer - Jenny Arnold
Set & Costume Designer - Ben Stones
Lighting Designer - Mark Henderson
Sound Designer - Mike Walker
Orchestration & Vocal Arrangement - Steve Sidwell
Casting Director - Pearson Casting CDG
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