Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Operation Mincemeat is coming to the Sunderland Empire for a short run from Tuesday 6 April to Saturday 10 April 2027. It's the Olivier Award-winning musical that's been making a name for itself in the West End, and it's now hitting the road on its world tour.

If you haven't heard of it, the show is set in 1943 and tells the true story of the secret mission that helped win World War II. It's a fast-paced, song-filled tale that brings together a dead body, a fake love letter and, of all people, Ian Fleming. The whole thing runs about two hours and thirty minutes, including an interval, so it's a proper night out rather than a quick trip to the theatre.

It's a big production with a lot of momentum behind it. It won the 2024 Olivier for Best New Musical and went on to be a Tony nominee on Broadway. The show has also been described as the best-reviewed in West End history, with 161 five-star reviews to its name. If you're into musicals that lean into comedy and a bit of absurdity, this one fits the bill—it's a chaotic, high-energy show that doesn't take itself too seriously, even with the war as its backdrop.

Tickets start from £20, and the run is only five days, from Tuesday 6 April to Saturday 10 April, at the Sunderland Empire on High Street West. With the show running about two and a half hours, it's worth keeping the interval in mind if you're planning your evening.