Operation Mincemeat (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (290)
See it if You want to see stranger than fiction true story brought to life
Don't see it if You don’t want to be entertained
See it if you enjoy seeing a phenomenal, talented cast deliver a refreshing, highly entertaining show with catchy songs and puns galore.
Don't see it if you want comfortable seats. Not too bad in the stalls but the lack of legroom in the circle is truly shocking.
See it if You like fun
Don't see it if You don’t have a sense of humour
See it if You want an entertaining night at the theatre with great songs, a show filled with humour, drama and heart.
Don't see it if You want an 100% accurate retelling of a WW2 story. The show has tried to stay as historically accurate as they can, it is still a comedy.
See it if You like a comedy that's also clever, has fantastic songs and want to learn more about the story.
Don't see it if A more serious take on the story is more your thing, but I can't think of any reason not to see this, it's fantastic!
See it if you want a thoroughly well-written show with some incredibly witty jokes, hard-hitting emotional beats, and a cast with fantastic chemistry.
Don't see it if you're not looking for a comedy about WW2 (but it's still worth a try in my opinion!)
See it if you like funny, unique, and brilliantly designed shows with a fab original score
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See it if you like World War Two or spy dramas with a twist (it's a musical and a comedy) or surprise Ian Fleming moments! or a good laugh...
Don't see it if you prefer more serious dramas about World World Two or fighting fascism, or you're allergic to singing, dancing upper class types
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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