Operation Mincemeat Lyrics – All Songs from the Musical

Overview: Operation Mincemeat the Musical.

A War Story Reimagined.

Operation Mincemeat is not your average war musical. It’s smart, riotous, and rooted in truth. Set in 1943, it tells the real story of a British intelligence operation designed to fool the Nazis. The plan? Use a corpse dressed as a fake Royal Marine officer, plant false invasion plans, and convince Hitler’s forces to defend the wrong location. This musical doesn’t revere war. It ridicules it. With biting satire and a self-aware wink, it asks: who decides what’s believable?

The Creators Behind the Madness.

The musical was born from the chaos-loving minds of comedy collective SpitLip:

• David Cumming
• Natasha Hodgson
• Zoë Roberts
• Felix Hagan

They wrote the book, lyrics, and music—no external composers. Just four ferocious minds, unfiltered.

From Fringe to Fortune Theatre to Broadway.

Operation Mincemeat began at London’s New Diorama in 2019. Then came a sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse, a stint at Riverside Studios, and finally a West End home at the Fortune Theatre in 2023. In March 2025, it jumped the Atlantic. The show opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, retaining its original UK cast. Audiences—both British and American—ate it up.

Meet the Cast (2025).

• David Cumming as Charles Cholmondeley
• Natasha Hodgson as Ewen Montagu
• Jak Malone as Hester Leggatt
• Claire-Marie Hall as Jean Leslie
• Zoë Roberts as Johnny Bevan

Each performer juggles multiple roles. The versatility is dazzling. One scene: a naval officer. Next scene: a flirtatious secretary. All believable.

Award Recognition.

• Olivier Award for Best New Musical (2023)
• WhatsOnStage Awards multiple wins
• Tony Award Nominations (2025): Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction

Audiences cheer. Critics rave. The satire hits hard—and lands perfectly.

Themes That Cut Deep.

Despite the comedy, the show hits emotional notes:

• Deception – What does it mean to lie for the “greater good”?
• Identity – When the truth is crafted, who controls the story?
• War’s Absurdity – Through slapstick and sharp lyrics, the chaos of military bureaucracy is laid bare.

It’s a farce with feeling.

Questions and Answers.

What is Operation Mincemeat the Musical about?

It follows a real WWII British plot using a corpse to mislead the Nazis about Allied plans.

Who created the musical?

The show was developed by comedy group SpitLip—David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts, and Felix Hagan.

Where did it premiere?

It premiered at New Diorama Theatre in 2019 before moving to the West End and Broadway.

Who plays the lead roles?

The cast includes David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, Claire-Marie Hall, and Zoë Roberts.

Has it won any major awards?

Yes, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2023 and several Tony nominations in 2025.