After the debut performance of the new cast (13th May 2024) of the Oliver Award-winning Operation Mincemeat, ATG has given the musical, originally slated for an eight-week run, a ninth extension through 25th January 2025.
Emily Barber (Netflix’s Bodies & Bridgerton, HBO’s Industry, Sky’s Dreamland) and Chlöe Hart (Six, Hairspray, Wicked) have joined Christian Andrews, Seán Carey and Claire-Marie Hall to form the new cast, while George Jennings (Nell Gwynn, A Christmas Carol) and Jonty Peach (SuperYou, Stranger Sings!) have joined Holly Sumpton and Geri Allen to form the Company.
David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts, the musical’s writers and composers, said: “We’re delighted, proud and only a bit jealous of the amazing reaction to our new fantastic cast- and so happy that as a result they will be delighting crowds into 2025. Sangria!”
Tickets will be available on general sale on Friday 14th June at 10am from the Official Box Office here.
After the success of the Monday ballot, which was introduced to ensure tickets get into the right hands, this has now been expanded to include Tuesday and Saturday shows. Monday ticket prices remain frozen at £39.50, and the popular fortnightly £25 ticket lottery continues here (the next draws are on Monday 3rd & 17th June). The first ballot draw for the new booking period from 18th November to 25th January will take place on Wednesday 12th June at 6pm. Link here.
Too British for Broadway? Operation Mincemeat’s producers are seeking feedback from American audiences who have seen the show. The survey linked here closes on June 3rd at 12pm.
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The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler?
Operation Mincemeat won the 2024 ‘Best New Musical’ and ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical’ Olivier Awards, following receiving six nominations. These awards trail winning the 2024 ‘Best New Musical’ WhatsOnStage Award and the 'Best West End Show’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Best Understudy’ West End Wilma Awards. Previously on the show’s journey, Operation Mincemeat has picked up the Off-West End award for ‘Best Musical Production’ and ‘Best Company Ensemble’ and The Stage Debut Award for ‘Best Composer/Lyricist’.
Operation Mincemeat is presented in the West End by Avalon (in association with SpitLip), who have supported since the Southwark Playhouse runs. The show was commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, co-commissioned by The Lowry, and also supported by the Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.
Official Box Office
www.OperationMincemeat.com
Venue
Fortune Theatre
Russell Street
London
WC2B 5HH
Nearest Tube: Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line)
Performances Until 18th November 2024
