Operation Mincemeat: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Operation Mincemeat is based on a true World War II deception operation. It tells the story of British officers who come up with a plan to mislead the enemy about the Allies’ invasion plans for Sicily. They dress a corpse as a British officer and plant fake documents on it, hoping to convince the enemy that the Allies will invade elsewhere. Featuring wit, catchy pop songs, and a daring plot, Operation Mincemeat showcases the absurdity and high stakes of wartime espionage.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)
Cast Size: 5
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1940s / England, Various
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 not yet available for licensing.
Tags
2010s, British, Comedic, Jazz, Pop, Rap, Small Cast, True Story, Two-Word, War
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