David Cumming
Latest News on David Cumming:
Interview: 'OPERATION MINCEMEAT is a Team Sport': Actor Madeleine Jackson-Smith on Joining the Cast (Apr 1, 2025)
Know Before You Go: OPERATION MINCEMEAT (Mar 28, 2025)
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends on Broadway Through February 2026 (Mar 24, 2025)
Interview: 'OPERATION MINCEMEAT is a Team Sport': Actor Madeleine Jackson-Smith on Joining the Cast (Apr 1, 2025)
Know Before You Go: OPERATION MINCEMEAT (Mar 28, 2025)
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends on Broadway Through February 2026 (Mar 24, 2025)
BIO
David Cumming is an award-winning writer-performer and co-writer and star of Operation Mincemeat which won Best New Musical at the 2024 Olivier Awards, and which also saw him nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Charles Cholmondeley.
Outside of Operation Mincemeat, David is a part of the award-winning dark-comedy theatre troupe Kill the Beast and a freelance actor/writer/director/composer in his own right. His multi-award-winning beatbox retelling of Frankenstein: How To Make A Monster, co-created with the BAC Beatbox Academy, was one of The Guardian’s Top 10 Shows of 2018 and was later adapted for TV by David and the team for BBC Four.
Further credits include
Theatre: Operation Mincemeat (Fortune Theatre), Saint Jude (Swamp Motel: Composer/ Sound Design), Dog Show (Pleasance Theatre: Co-creator/Composer/Performer)
Film and TV: Hex Vet (Nickelodeon: Voiceover), The Amazing Mr Blunden (Sky Arts: Actor)
Radio/Podcast: The Sink (BBC Sounds: Composer), Who Exploded Vivien Stone? (Fremantle/ Kill the Beast: Co-Writer/Performer)
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Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-14 05:43:58
Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-14 05:43:58
Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-14 05:43:58
News
Interview: 'OPERATION MINCEMEAT is a Team Sport': Actor Madeleine Jackson-Smith on Joining the Cast
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 1, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Madeleine Jackson-Smith, who plays Jean Leslie & Others in the current cast of Operation Mincemeat. We discussed how she first got into theatre, what it has been like joining the show and even her recent debut as Ewen Montagu!
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 1, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Madeleine Jackson-Smith, who plays Jean Leslie & Others in the current cast of Operation Mincemeat. We discussed how she first got into theatre, what it has been like joining the show and even her recent debut as Ewen Montagu!
Know Before You Go: OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025
Have you ever seen a war comedy? You sure will if you head to the Golden Theatre this spring, where West End mega-hit Operation Mincemeat just opened. Did you know that it's based on real events? While you can absolutely watch it all unfold onstage, it can also help to be familiar with some of the key plot points...
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025
Have you ever seen a war comedy? You sure will if you head to the Golden Theatre this spring, where West End mega-hit Operation Mincemeat just opened. Did you know that it's based on real events? While you can absolutely watch it all unfold onstage, it can also help to be familiar with some of the key plot points...
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends on Broadway Through February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
The Broadway engagement of Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has been extended! The production is directed by Robert Hastie. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
The Broadway engagement of Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has been extended! The production is directed by Robert Hastie. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical officially opened at the Golden Theatre last week. BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded guest arrivals, which included Jesse Eisenberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Lorna Luft, Dylan Mulvaney and many more. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical officially opened at the Golden Theatre last week. BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded guest arrivals, which included Jesse Eisenberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Lorna Luft, Dylan Mulvaney and many more. Check out photos here!
Raye Levine-Spielberg & JT Tsou Launch 'Left No Ring Productions'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
Actress/Writer Raye Levine-Spielberg and Writer/Director JT Tsou have announced the launch of Left No Ring Productions, a new U.S.-based independent production company.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
Actress/Writer Raye Levine-Spielberg and Writer/Director JT Tsou have announced the launch of Left No Ring Productions, a new U.S.-based independent production company.
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2025
The 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical officially opened at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2025
The 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical officially opened at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!
Review Roundup: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical opens on Broadway tonight! The new musical smash tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical opens on Broadway tonight! The new musical smash tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII. Read the reviews!
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT on Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical ahead of its Broadway opening. Learn more about the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical ahead of its Broadway opening. Learn more about the production!
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends for a Second Time Through Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has been extended on Broadway for four more weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has been extended on Broadway for four more weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Kate Baldwin to Star in THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN, a musical by Andy Roninson and Sean McVerry, was selected for this year’s Triple R program at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN, a musical by Andy Roninson and Sean McVerry, was selected for this year’s Triple R program at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Operation Mincemeat's retro, 1940s-style marquee was unlit for first preview, as a result of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade policies, but it was finally illuminated after last evening’s performance at the Golden Theatre. Check out a photo and video here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
Operation Mincemeat's retro, 1940s-style marquee was unlit for first preview, as a result of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade policies, but it was finally illuminated after last evening’s performance at the Golden Theatre. Check out a photo and video here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends London Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Ahead of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway opening night at the John Golden Theatre on 20th March, the 2024 Best New Musical Olivier Award-winning show has announced its biggest West End extension to date.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Ahead of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway opening night at the John Golden Theatre on 20th March, the 2024 Best New Musical Olivier Award-winning show has announced its biggest West End extension to date.
Up on the Marquee: OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 27, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is officially in performances! Directed by Robert Hastie, Operation Mincemeat began preview performances on Saturday, February 15, with an opening night set for Thursday, March 20 at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 27, 2025
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is officially in performances! Directed by Robert Hastie, Operation Mincemeat began preview performances on Saturday, February 15, with an opening night set for Thursday, March 20 at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends Broadway Run By Four Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The Broadway run of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has extended by four weeks due to popular demand. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The Broadway run of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has extended by four weeks due to popular demand. Learn more here!
Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Takes First Broadway Bows
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025
Just last night, the cast, who all are making their Broadway debuts in the show, took their very first Broadway bows in front of an energized audience at the Golden Theatre. Before the performance began, director Robert Hastie addressed the crowd. Watch in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025
Just last night, the cast, who all are making their Broadway debuts in the show, took their very first Broadway bows in front of an energized audience at the Golden Theatre. Before the performance began, director Robert Hastie addressed the crowd. Watch in this video!
Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2025
The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2025
The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Offer $39 'Golden Preview Draw' Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
2024 Olivier Best New Musical Award-winning Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical will launch a “Golden Preview Draw,” offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $39 tickets. Learn more about the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
2024 Olivier Best New Musical Award-winning Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical will launch a “Golden Preview Draw,” offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $39 tickets. Learn more about the production!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For Twelfth Time in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
Following back-to-back tenth and eleventh extensions at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway debut, the show has extended for a twelfth time until 7th June 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
Following back-to-back tenth and eleventh extensions at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway debut, the show has extended for a twelfth time until 7th June 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Cumming been in?
David Cumming has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has David Cumming been in?
David Cumming has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was David Cumming's first West End show?
David Cumming's first West End show was Operation Mincemeat which opened in 2023
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