The Greatest Tale Of Deception Ever Told

Winner of two Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical! 

This daring production recounting one of WWII's most unbelievable tales is on tour across the UK!

Imagine Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, with a dash of Hamilton and One Man, Two Guv'nors. Operation Mincemeat spins a yarn of deception so extraordinary, it's hard to believe it played a crucial role in winning the war. The burning question: how did a well-dressed corpse outsmart Hitler?

Written by collective SplitLip, Operation Mincemeat's UK tour comes following an Olivier-winning run in the West End and a Tony-nominated turn on Broadway.

What Is The Story of Operation Mincemeat?

London, 1943. The Allies are preparing to invade Sicily and overthrow the Nazis, but they need to keep Hitler in the dark, instead pointing him elsewhere while they make their approach. But how to do it? That's where the most audacious plot of World War II comes into play. Suggested by a band of British Intelligence Officers, including one Ian Fleming, is Operation Mincemeat - The plan? Throw Hitler and co off the scent by planting false documents on a crashed Royal Air Force Soldier, therefore making him think the Allies are on their way to Greece. All they need now is a body...

Don't miss your chance to enjoy this exciting comedy musical and hear this twisted chapter of our history, and how the ingenious plan saved hundreds of lives and swayed the War in our favour.