HIGH PRAISE FOR NEW RECRUITS
- blogpost
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
Peter and the new recruits of MI5 had their Gala Night last week and the reviews have been flooding in.
Operation Mincemeat is the "best reviewed show in west end history" and with Peter and the new cast in place, the praise shows no sign of stopping.
Read on to see what the press have been saying...
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by Rebecca Sinclair
"Uplifting, clever, emboldening – it’s no surprise that audience members can be seen grinning from start to finish and it seems very likely that Operation Mincemeat’s run in London’s West End will be extended once more thanks to this new, vibrant cast."
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By Sounds and Stage
"With just five actors playing around 50 characters, they switch roles with impressive ease, using costume, physicality and accent work to keep each persona distinct and engaging. Operation Mincemeat will have you crying tears of laughter... while also touching your heart."
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by Anna Nichols
"Operation Mincemeat is a spectacular feat of comedy that seamlessly blends satire with sentiment. The cast is, individually and as a collective, absolutely brilliant."
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by Jonathan Marshall
"Entering its third year in the West End and it’s fifteenth extension, the multiple award-winning hit from humble beginnings keeps demanding a crowd."
"The cast are all on their A-game, making this a memorable evening of entertainment. Operation Mincemeat may well be one of theatre’s greatest success stories."
"Believe the hype – this is highly recommended."
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by Phil Brown
"Today, Operation Mincemeat must surely represent the summit of British theatrical creativity, ingenuity and expertise."
"Every aspect of this production is superlative."
"Put simply, 79 (and counting) five star reviews simply don’t lie."
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by Henry Longstaff
"The underdog cements itself as a West End staple."
"There seems to be no stopping this homegrown spectacular."
"The Olivier-winning musical has had some new recruits assigned to tell this story, and boy, are they up to the task. As a collective, this ensemble is brilliantly balanced and the fun they are having infectiously flows from the stage."
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By Amelia Braddick
"A new cast brings fresh energy, sharp comedy, and unique interpretations."
"There’s no doubt this musical is poised for even greater success and this West End cast certainly keeps the momentum alive."
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by Sarah McPartlan
"Funny, full of heart and with fresh faces at the helm its the perfect time to do your duty and march on down to the Fortune Theatre."
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by Stuart James
"Operation Mincemeat is the pre-eminent small-cast ensemble show, and this new company proves just why. The cast work seamlessly together, allowing the quick-fire dialogue to soar and the razor-sharp wit to land every time."
"With so much talent onstage, the score has never sounded better — Operation Mincemeat truly is in safe hands."
"Whether you’re a die-hard fan or discovering the show for the first time, there’s never been a better moment to join the mission. Grab a ticket, trust this extraordinary new cast of secret agents, and let Operation Mincemeat prove exactly why sometimes the most unlikely plan can save the day."
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