Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat tells the story of a daring plan by British intelligence during World War II, where a corpse was used to trick the enemy. The show reimagines this real event with sharp humour, fast paced songs, and a small cast who play multiple roles. It has been praised for its clever writing and inventive staging.
The UK tour brings the award winning musical to audiences nationwide. With a mix of history and comedy, it offers something unique and refreshing on the musical theatre stage.
Tour Dates
- Operation Mincemeat at Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre at Aberdeen His Majestys Theatre, Aberdeen - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Bath Theatre Royal at Bath Theatre Royal, Bath - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Bradford Alhambra Theatre at Bradford Alhambra Theatre, Bradford - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Canterbury Marlowe Theatre at Canterbury Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
- Operation Mincemeat at Cardiff New Theatre at Cardiff New Theatre, Cardiff - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Chester Storyhouse at Chester Storyhouse, Chester - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Crawley The Hawth at Crawley The Hawth, Crawley - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Dartford Orchard Theatre at Dartford Orchard Theatre, Dartford - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Eastbourne Congress Theatre at Eastbourne Congress Theatre, Eastbourne - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Edinburgh Festival Theatre at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Fareham Live at Fareham Live, Fareham - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Glasgow Theatre Royal at Glasgow Theatre Royal, Glasgow - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Halifax Victoria Theatre at Halifax Victoria Theatre, Halifax - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at High Wycombe Swan Theatre at High Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Hull New Theatre at Hull New Theatre, Hull - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Leeds Grand Theatre at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Milton Keynes Theatre at Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at New Theatre Oxford at Oxford New Theatre, Oxford - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at New Victoria Theatre Woking at New Victoria Theatre Woking, Woking - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Newcastle Theatre Royal at Newcastle Theatre Royal, Newcastle - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Northampton Royal & Derngate at Northampton Royal & Derngate, Northampton - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Norwich Theatre Royal at Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Nottingham Theatre Royal at Nottingham Theatre Royal, Nottingham - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Plymouth Theatre Royal at Plymouth Theatre Royal, Plymouth
- Operation Mincemeat at Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent at Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Salford The Lowry at Salford The Lowry, Salford - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Southampton Mayflower Theatre at Southampton Mayflower Theatre, Southampton - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Southend Cliffs Pavilion at Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Swansea Grand Theatre at Swansea Grand Theatre, Swansea - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at The Alexandra Birmingham at Birmingham Alexandra, Birmingham - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Theatre Royal Brighton at Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton - Book
- Operation Mincemeat at York Grand Opera House at York Grand Opera House, York - Book
About the Show
Operation Mincemeat was created by SpitLip, a British theatre company, and first premiered in London in 2019. It became a word of mouth hit before moving to the West End, where it won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2023. Its mix of historical detail, comedy, and modern music has made it a standout success in recent British theatre.
The show is performed by a small cast who swap roles at speed, creating a playful and energetic style. It has been praised for its originality, humour, and heart, as well as its ability to tell a serious story in a fun way. The UK tour allows more audiences to see why it has become one of the most talked about new musicals of recent years.