The wartime spoof from comedy troupe SpitLip is an undeniable success.
But it’s seamlessness is still astonishing to witness, given the show’s quick wit and unrelenting pace.
How did they pull it off?
David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts in ‘Operation Mincemeat’.Credit:Julieta Cervantes
If that sounds unbelievable and/or familiar, both counts are fair.
Though they never miss a beat, it has an air of spontaneity, looseness, and ease.
And humor isn’t the only thing on offer.
Cast of ‘Operation Mincemeat’.Julieta Cervantes
But as it does with its slapstick humor and sentimental notes,Mincemeatknows how to pick its moments.
In its humorous chaos,Mincemeatoffers glimmers ofMonty Python, with a dash ofHamilton, and a sprinkle ofSix.
It flouts many influences evenBeyoncegets a shoutout but even more swerves.
David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts in ‘Operation Mincemeat’.Julieta Cervantes
Here, history isn’t static or unfeeling; it’s fizzy, exciting, and emotional.
Jak Malone and Zoë Roberts.Julieta Cervantes
David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts in ‘Operation Mincemeat’.Julieta Cervantes
