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The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
Following sold-out runs at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019 and Southwark Playhouse in 2020, 2021 and earlier in 2022, Operation Mincemeat is extending its run at its new home, Riverside Studios.
Previews commence on 3rd May and performances run through until 23rd July 2022.
Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler?
Performance Schedule:
Monday – Saturday evenings: 19:30
Thursday & Saturday matinees: 15:00
Previews: 3rd - 9th May
On Tuesday 7th June, there will be a post-show Q&A with cast and creatives. All are welcome to attend - entry is included in ticket price.
There will be a relaxed performance of Operation Mincemeat on Wednesday 15th June. The production will not be altered however readmittance may be permitted throughout the performance.
Ticket Prices:
£35 / £25 concessions / All preview tickets £25
**Please note: Seats B1-3, C1-3, B21-23 and C21-23 have a slightly restricted view. Please be aware of this when booking your tickets, and contact our Box Office if you have any queries.
Praise for 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 ★★★★★
“A miraculous musical that tells the entire story in a kind of accelerated farce that is part Mel Brooks, part SIX, part Hamilton with a side order of One Man, Two Guvnors.” - Daily Mirror ★★★★★
“Whoof! It blew the roof clean off. Hoots and tears welcomed this ingenious, touching musical. Taut lyrics, vintage gags, a wild tale and tunes that followed me out into the night air, in hums and whistles. Perfection… An artisanal masterpiece" - Daily Mail ★★★★★
"Madcap and utterly marvellous...This taut and tiny production roars in the face of bloated West End blockbusters. An Absolute triumph.” - Sunday Express ★★★★★
Cast
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
David Cumming CHARLES CHOLMONDELEY*
Claire-Marie Hall JEAN LESLIE
Natasha Hodgson EWEN MONTAGU
Jak Malone HESTER LEGGETT
Zoe Roberts JOHNNY BEVAN
*Sean Carey is currently playing CHARLES CHOLMONDELEY.
Anouk Chalmers UNDERSTUDY
Creative Team
Book, Music and Lyrics by SpitLip: David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson & Zoe Roberts
Choreographer Jenny Arnold
Musical Director Joe Bunker
Set & Costume Designer Helen Coyston
Lighting Designer Sherry Coenen
Sound Designer Mike Walker
Associate Lighting Designer Clancy Flynn
Associate Sound Designer Chris Simpson
Assistant Choreographer Paul Isaiah Isles
Assistant Director Tom Parry
Assistant Director Daniel Brainbridge
Sound Operator Josh Smith
Casting Pearson Casting CDG CDA CSA
Publicity Artwork Bob King Creative
Band
Musical Director & Keys Joe Bunker
Bass & Synth Bass Ellen O’Reilly
Drums & Percussion Lewis Jenkins
Production Team
Production Manager Tom Nickson
Stage Manager Roisin Symes
Assistant Stage Manager Oktawia Barnabas
Production Carpenter Phoebe Bath, Ben Nickson
Production Sound Engineer Maxim Gamble
Scenic Art John Waterworth, Jemima Rose
Production Electrician Paul Milford
Costume Supervisor Eve Oakley
Costume Assistant Liam Pierce
Costume Maker Megan Kennedy
Vocal Coach Gemma Maddock
Special Thanks
James Boyd, David Byrne, Celia Dugua, Paul Isles, Alex Maynard, Julien Matthews, Amy Mellor, Claire Symonds & Jon Thoday.
Christie Lites, Loh Humm Audio, London Drum Company, The Place & Unusual Rigging.
Commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, co-commissioned by The Lowry. Supported by the Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. Additional support from Avalon.