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.
See it if you want to see how not to do it
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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.
See it if Farcical yet moving exploration of a true WW2 story!
Don't see it if You don’t like dancing Nazis…
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
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
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
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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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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‘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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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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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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