Operation Mincemeat extends West End run into 2026

The producers of Operation Mincemeat have extended the show’s West End run by an additional 15 weeks.

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.

The show has now extended its run into the new year, with tickets for performances until 28 February 2026 available from 30 May with a ballot from 29 May. The West End version runs in tandem with the Broadway production, which continues in New York.

New West End cast members will also be joining the show this evening at the Fortune Theatre.

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.