Operation Mincemeat completes recast with new company members revealed

The producers of Operation Mincemeat have unveiled their new cast reveal.

Written and composed by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts of SpitLip, the musical comedy is based on a true story of the twisted secret mission that helped win World War II. It had developmental runs at the New Diorama Theatre, Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios.

From 12 May, Alex Young will play Ewen Montagu and others, Roshani Abbey will play the role of Jean Leslie and others, Danny Becker will play Hester Leggatt and others, Peter McGovern will play Charles Cholmondeley and others while Chlöe Hart will remain as Johnny Bevan and others.

Also joining the company is Jason Kajdi, performing alongside George Jennings, Geri Allen and  Madeleine Jackson-Smith. 

You can listen to the Mincemeat creators discuss the show’s journey from a studio space all the way to Broadway:

The production is helmed by director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), who provided directorial support for the Riverside Studios run, and choreographed by Jenny Arnold (Jerry Springer: The Opera).

The creative team also includes Ben Stones (Sylvia) as set and costume designer, Mark Henderson (Girl from the North Country) as lighting designer, Mike Walker (Jerry Springer: The Opera) as sound designer, Steve Sidwell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as orchestrator and vocal arranger, and Georgie Staight as associate director. Casting is by Pearson Casting.

Commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, co-commissioned by The Lowry, and also supported by the Rhine, the musical is presented in the West End by Avalon (in association with SpitLip), who have supported the show since the Southwark Playhouse runs.