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+.

Critic Reviews (5)

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

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

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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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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Trailer

Creative team

Donnacadh O'Briain

Director

Felix Hagan

Composer / Bookwriter