15-05-2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical to be performed in York in 2026
An award-winning musical is coming to York as part of a world tour.
The Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated production, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, will be performed at the Grand Opera House in June 2026.
The show tells the true story of a covert operation during World War II, Operation Mincemeat, which, in 1943, saw the Allied Forces make use of a particular "trick" in the pocket of a stolen corpse.
The musical, described by a spokesperson as "equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper," was written and composed by British creative quartet, SpitLip.
They said: "We wish to thank the audiences who continue to carry this show with love and enthusiasm.
"Operation Mincemeat reminds us that in uncertain times, the bonds between allies are more important than ever - and that message feels especially relevant as we consider all the great nations in which our show will now have the opportunity to play.
"This show continues to be the adventure of a lifetime, and we're wildly excited about what's to come."
Operation Mincemeat began as a small production at London's New Diorama Theatre, and later had sold-out runs at venues including Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios.
It premiered in the West End on May 9, 2023, at the Fortune Theatre.
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical will be performed at the Grand Opera House from Monday, June 1 to Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Tickets for the Grand Opera House performances will be made available for sale (date TBC) via
