Operation Mincemeat: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Operation Mincemeat is a comedic musical based on the true story of British officers who devised a WWII deception plan to mislead the enemy. They disguise a corpse as a British officer and equip it with forged documents, hoping to convince the enemy that the Allies plan to invade somewhere other than Sicily. With catchy songs, witty banter, and a fast-moving plot, Operation Mincemeat shines a spotlight on the absurdity and high stakes of wartime decisions.
Musical Information
Musical Type
Genre
Acts
Two Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
England, Various
Recognition
Themes
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (2024)
Cast Albums
Licensing
Operation Mincemeat is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
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