Operation Mincemeat
17 - 21 November 2026
Event details
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway!
The year is 1943 and right now 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, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and – of all people – Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
“Laughing so hard I could barely breathe is not what I expected for a musical about a World War II top-secret plan.” Thea Jacobs, The Sun
“Pure theatrical serotonin.” Hugh Montgomery, Metro
“Part Mel Brooks, part SIX, part Hamilton with a side order of One Man, Two Guvnors.” Neil Norman, The Daily Mirror
“Before curtain I talked to a fan seeing this for the seventh time. I wondered why anyone would see the same show seven times. Now I know.” Neil Armstrong, Mail On Sunday
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Price
Age advice
Recommended age 5+
Under 2s are not allowed
Running Time
Approx. 2 hrs and 35 mins including an interval
Warnings
Contains strobe lighting and haze effects
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Price Zone E and do not apply to Fri and Sat performances otherwise stated. Discounts are subject to availability and can be removed at any time
Executive Membership 20% off two tickets on Tue 17 November or £6 off one ticket on top two prices at all other performances
Executive Plus Membership 20% off four tickets on Tue 17 November or £6 off two tickets on top two prices at all other performances
Access Member £5 off on all price zones
Groups (10+) £5 off. Enquire now
Groups (20+) £6 off and one free with every twenty paid. Enquire now
Schools/Young People’s Group 10+ All tickets £19.50 on Tue-Thu performances, plus one free supervisor with every 10. Additional supervisors at full price. Enquire now
Extras
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade-II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
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