Operation Mincemeat (London) London Reviews and Tickets

68%

(7 Reviews)

Positive

86%

Mixed

Negative

14%

Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Delightful, Must see

About the Show

The award-winning whirlwind comedy about a corpse used to win a war returns.

1943. Wartime. 'Operation Mincemeat' sees Hitler tricked by a dressed-up corpse. This outrageous true story about the winning of the war in extraordinary circumstances promises pace and laughs.

This production is a revised and extended version of the show which played a sold-out run at the Diorama Theatre in 2019 and won the Off-West End award for Best Company Ensemble.

A fast-paced musical comedy written and composed by Spitlip Theatre Company. This production is recommended for ages 6+.

Member Reviews (7)

Quirky, Delightful, Funny

See it if You liked the parody of 39 Steps, but wished it was a musical. Your sense of humour is BBC Radio comedy. You want to watch great actors.

Don't see it if You crave a highly polished show.

Indulgent, Excruciating, Banal

See it if you want to see how not to do it

Don't see it if You have any sense. Read more

Delightful, Great writing, Great acting, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You want a fast paced musical with great songs, writing and laugh out loud moments.

Don't see it if You want something with a high production value - the set is minimal but is used really creatively.

Hilarious, Great writing, Entertaining, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if Farcical yet moving exploration of a true WW2 story!

Don't see it if You don’t like dancing Nazis…

Funny, Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You appreciate a good story full of humour based on an actual historical event.

Don't see it if It may be a bit edgy and offend some

100

Great acting, Must see, Intelligent, Hilarious, Exquisite

See it if I’m not someone who is into British or War History but this musical is a gem. Seen in 7 times in one month to try and absorb all the details

Don't see it if Everyone should see it honestly. It’s phenomenal. Especially people who don’t normally like musicals this might be a good one to start with

100

Must see, Refreshing, Riveting, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You want a fast paced, incredible piece of theatre. Music is amazing. Multirolling performances are mind blowing. Hilarious, clever, moving

Don't see it if You want traditional, walk on walk off staging with simple gender conformation in roles. (I must add this is not used as a gimmick) Read more

Critic Reviews (5)

For a previous production

With a versatile cast ... the piece makes shrewd points about old-world chauvinism. Shout-outs should go to director Donnacadh O’Briain, and to Gabriel Chernick, on keys and presiding over the small band.
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For a previous production

This show takes you by surprise at every turn, with many clever ideas that come off, and some that don’t, but which still make you smile.
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For a previous production

‘Operation Mincemeat’ ... is itself slicker than it wants to appear, and clearly well-drilled. This really is an ensemble show, and SpitLip prove a winning one. Their style may not be for everyone, but you’d have to have a very stiff upper lip indeed for it not to break into laughter.
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For a previous production

There’s a lot of talent on show in 'Operation Mincemeat', but it would need several significant cuts to have a real emotional impact. It runs for two and a half hours; there is a sharper, shorter show buried inside.
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For a previous production

It is a totally brilliant musical. [It] has the fast-paced humour of a fringe show, yet its full-length musical run time never feels like a drag. It certainly helps that the musical talent on display is exceptional.
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