About
The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
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 is Singin’ In The Rain meets Strangers On A Train, Noel Fielding meets Noel Coward, in a new collaboration between three members of award winning Kill the Beast and glam-punk composer Felix Hagan.
Want to hear songs from the show? Listen for free on SoundCloud here.
This production is supported by PRS Foundation's The Open Fund for Organistations, Arts Council England, Royal Victoria Halls Foundation, Rhinebeck Foundation and Michael Eckett.
Operation Mincemeat was comissioned by New Diorama Theatre, and co-commissioned by The Lowry.
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REVIEWS
★★★★★ “Glows with theatrical invention and delivers laughs by the gallon… unmissable.” WhatsOnStage
★★★★★ “Masterclass of macabre musical comedy, masterfully performed.” The Stage
★★★★ “It’s whip-crack rhymes are fast and funny… the script is well-seasoned with smart, silly asides.” Time Out
★★★★ "A finely varied score, and lyrics that shame most big musicals by their dexterousness and ingenuity." The Observer
Operation Mincemeat has been nominated for FIVE Off West End Awards:
BEST NEW MUSICAL
BEST COMPANY ENSEMBLE
BEST SET DESIGN (Helen Coyston)
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR (Felix Hagan)
BEST SOUND DESIGN (Dan Balfour)
★★★★★ The Upcoming
★★★★★ Reviews Hub
★★★★★ London Theatre 1
★★★★★ West End Wilma
★★★★★ Spy in the Stalls
★★★★★ Upper Circle
The Company
ABOUT SPITLIP
SpitLip is a new musical theatre collaboration between three members of award-winning comedy troupe Kill the Beast - Zoe Roberts, David Cumming and Natasha Hodgson - and glam-punk composer and band leader Felix Hagan. Having collaborated on several Kill the Beast shows as well as UK tours for Felix Hagan And The Family, they can’t wait to smash comedy into rock into sweat into war, and see what hits the ground.
Between them, they have performed all over the world, featured on BBC Radio, and written for stage and screen.They’re hugely excited to bring their trademark fast-paced energy, intricate lyrics and joyful stagecraft to a story that tackles national pride, dumb luck and what the hell we’re all fighting for in the first place.
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
Written and composed by SpitLip.
SpitLip are David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson & Zoe Roberts.
Cast
Cholmondeley - David Cumming
Montagu - Natasha Hodgson
Jean - Rory Furey-King
Hester - Jak Malone
Bevan - Zoe Roberts
Band
Musical Director & Keys - Felix Hagan
Bass Guitar & Synth - Ellen O'Reilly
Drums - Lewis Jenkins
Creative Team
Set & Costume Designer - Helen Coyston
Lighting Designer - Sherry Coenen
Sound Designer - Dan Balfour
Sound Operation - Marcello Coppola
Stage Manager - Eppie Conrad
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