Operation Mincemeat
How a cadaver won the war
Fortune Theatre Until 20/02/2027 2:35
Tickets for Operation Mincemeat in London
What's Operation Mincemeat about?
Operation Mincemeat is a comedic musical written by the group SpitLip.
The show tells the story of a disinformation operation launched during the Second World War by MI5. The aim was to convince the enemy that the Allies were preparing a landing in Sardina or Greece so that they could land in Sicily.
Why should you see Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat was created in 2019 at the New Diorama Theatre in London. Following its success with the public, the show was brought to a larger theatre in 2023 and then taken to New York in 2025. The show also enjoyed critical success with the musical winning two Olivier Awards in 2024, including Best Musical, and a further Tony Award in 2025.
This astonishing and offbeat show drops you into the heart of a spy story which changed the course of the Second World War. Thanks to its masterful staging, the entire cast of characters involved in this incredible operation are portrayed by just five actors. A real tour de force!
This captivating spy musical combines historical accounts and suspense. More than a show, it's a unique experience - one you shouldn't miss during your trip to London!
Frequently asked questions
Operation Mincemeat is playing at Fortune Theatre. The address is: Russell Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5HH London.
Based on the information we have at the moment, Operation Mincemeat will run until 20/02/2027. There's always a possibility that the production will extend their run.
Operation Mincemeat is around 2:35 long, including the intermission.
Lots of musicals are family shows designed to appeal to children! However, please be aware that the venue have set a minimum age of 6 to see Operation Mincemeat.
Tickets for Operation Mincemeat start at £62 per ticket, depending on the performance date and seats chosen.
To get cheap tickets for Operation Mincemeat in London, you can visit the TKTS London last-minute box office for on the day tickets. However, as Operation Mincemeat is one of the most popular shows, it's very likely that TKTS may not have any seats available for this show.
If you want to see a specific show or if you have limited flexiblity in terms of dates, or want to secure a good seat, we recommend booking your tickets online ahead of time. By booking in advance, you'll end up with much better seats and see your favourite shows on a date that suits you.
Depending on the venue, you'll be offered several ways to get your tickets during payment:
- Collect my tickets at the venue. Please come to the box office counters at the venue 30 minutes before the performance begins with the booking confirmation email. You'll be asked to show ID or the bank card of the person who booked the tickets.
- Send me my tickets by email. Go directly to the entrance 20 minutes before the start of the performance with your PDF tickets (printed or displayed on mobile).
Every venue has been renovated recently with evey seat giving you a good view of the stage. However, the further you are from the stage, the further you are from the magic. The seats marked by a half-coloured circle indicate less good visibility (these seats are often at the back and so you can't see the whole set). We recommend avoiding them when selecting your seats.
We accept most bank cards via our secure payment system (Visa, Mastercard, American Express).
Ticket prices are set by venues and productions. Even though the majority of musicals are suitable for children, there is no preferential child ticket.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless in the event of force majeure (the performance is cancelled or interrupted). If this is the case, the venue or event organiser will contact you to begin the refund process.
An advertised actor can be replaced by another actor without any prior warning. Unfortunately, this is not a valid reason for requesting a refund.
Taking photos and videos is generally prohibited in venues.