Operation Mincemeat (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (302)
See it if You are interested in musical about a British historical event.
Don't see it if You want to see a show with elaborate sets.
See it if You like comedy and history
Don't see it if You don't like fun!
See it if You like catchy songs, upbeat comedy, really clever staging, talented and versatile actors
Don't see it if You're not a fan of british humour and references
See it if you like hammy jokes
Don't see it if you like realism
See it if You like comedy and music about serious subjects, brilliantly executed by an amazingly energetic cast.
Don't see it if You don’t like broad satire, torrents of lyrics and more dancing Nazis.
See it if you can handle gurning on stage
Don't see it if you can't stomach overacting but there is one lovely number in it when they calm down momentarily.
See it if you're a history buff and like WWII real stories with a comedy twist. It's a funny retelling of a crucial plot during the war.
Don't see it if you expect the best musical ever because you saw their marketing of "the best reviewed show in history" or "extended 7 times". Read more
See it if You're in London for one night to see a show, and want to leave with a smile on your face. It's just so good!
Don't see it if You don't like farce or if you're looking for a historical retelling
Critic Reviews (14)
" 'Operation Mincemeat' [is] the unlikely diamond of the West End. It has everything: an enthralling plot inhabited by surprising characters, a game of egos and justice, a ruse in the ruse, and a cast who deserve to be showered in awards."
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" 'Mincemeat' the musical has wit, charm, a subversive attitude to gender, a surprising amount of pathos, and a Eurobeat number for a Nazi boyband."
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"Really, it’s a delight from start to finish. Generally it avoids taking the war too seriously, and that’s fine...I’ll be intrigued to see how it holds up when the cast who created it moves on – their chemistry really is off the chart – but for now I think it’s safe to say that the operation has been a total success."
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"What the show has in winning spades ... is a Pythonesque delight in irreverence that doesn’t short-change the intellect, delineating the journeys each character goes on, the social transformation the war engendered, and the pathos attending the macabre plot."
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"This would have been a five-star review had there not been a slight dimming of energy in an overextended second half that included a cheeky reference to King Charles’s crown and sceptre. My only other complaint is that at times it’s not possible to catch all of the intricate, fast-moving lyrics."
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"The inspiring Operation Mincemeat will surely make us all want to fight to nurture more original musicals like this one."
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It’s very clear to see why this new British musical has seen such success, and has already amassed an army of loyal fans. The audience reaction on press night was one of overwhelming love for a hard working cast that delivers the goods. Operation Mincemeat is pure joy from start to finish, and a wonderfully unique addition to the West End.
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"The aim may have been to make a dumb musical but there is nothing dumb about this cleverly written and flawlessly executed production. Don't be surprised if The Fortune Theatre have another long running show on their hands. God, it’s brilliant!"
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