Operation Mincemeat Completes Recast with New Company Members Revealed
The producers of Operation Mincemeat have unveiled their new cast members for the upcoming performances, adding fresh faces to the critically acclaimed musical comedy.
About Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat, written and composed by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts of SpitLip, is a musical comedy based on the true story of the audacious secret mission that helped win World War II. The production had its developmental runs at the New Diorama Theatre, Southwark Playhouse, and Riverside Studios, where it received widespread acclaim.

Peter McGovern and Chloe Hart for Operation Mincemeat - photograph by Matt Crockett.
New Cast Members Joining the Company
From 12 May, the following new cast members will join the company:
Alex Young as Ewen Montagu and others
Roshani Abbey as Jean Leslie and others
Danny Becker as Hester Leggatt and others
Peter McGovern as Charles Cholmondeley and others
Chlöe Hart will continue her role as Johnny Bevan and others
Joining the ensemble will be:
Jason Kajdi
George Jennings
Geri Allen
Madeleine Jackson-Smith
Creative Team Behind Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat is directed by Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), who provided directorial support during the Riverside Studios run. Jenny Arnold (Jerry Springer: The Opera) serves as the choreographer, bringing dynamic movement to the production.
The creative team includes:
Ben Stones (Sylvia) as set and costume designer
Mark Henderson (Girl from the North Country) as lighting designer
Mike Walker (Jerry Springer: The Opera) as sound designer
Steve Sidwell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as orchestrator and vocal arranger
Georgie Staight as associate director
Casting is handled by Pearson Casting.
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