David Cumming
Latest News on David Cumming:
Up on the Marquee: OPERATION MINCEMEAT (Feb 27, 2025)
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends Broadway Run By Four Weeks (Feb 19, 2025)
Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Takes First Broadway Bows (Feb 16, 2025)
Up on the Marquee: OPERATION MINCEMEAT (Feb 27, 2025)
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends Broadway Run By Four Weeks (Feb 19, 2025)
Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Takes First Broadway Bows (Feb 16, 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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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
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway transfer of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway transfer of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.
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.
Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, and More Will Present Songs From New Musicals at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.
Original London Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Transfer to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For an Eleventh Time
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024
Hot on the heels of a tenth extension at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement that the Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat will open on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on 20th March 2025, ATG has granted an incredible eleventh extension in London, with performances now set to continue until 19th April 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024
Hot on the heels of a tenth extension at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement that the Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat will open on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on 20th March 2025, ATG has granted an incredible eleventh extension in London, with performances now set to continue until 19th April 2025.
Judy Kuhn and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Host Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that 4-time Tony Award-nominee Judy Kuhn and Adam Chanler-Berat will host their annual fundraising gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 18 at 6:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that 4-time Tony Award-nominee Judy Kuhn and Adam Chanler-Berat will host their annual fundraising gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 18 at 6:30pm.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT: Everything We Know About the Broadway-Bound Show
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 5, 2024
Operation Mincemeat is coming to Broadway next year. It will begin performances on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with an official opening night of Thursday, March 20. What do we know so far about the new musical? Learn about the plot, the history of the show, preview a performance and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 5, 2024
Operation Mincemeat is coming to Broadway next year. It will begin performances on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with an official opening night of Thursday, March 20. What do we know so far about the new musical? Learn about the plot, the history of the show, preview a performance and more.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Open on Broadway in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Operation Mincemeat, the most recent Olivier Award®-winning Best Musical, will open on Broadway in 2025 at the Golden Theatre after two sold-out years on the West End.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Operation Mincemeat, the most recent Olivier Award®-winning Best Musical, will open on Broadway in 2025 at the Golden Theatre after two sold-out years on the West End.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends to March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
Following the success of the hit new cast of the Oliver Award-winning Operation Mincemeat, selling over 300, 000 tickets, and a record-breaking fan attending in excess of 140 times, ATG has given the musical, originally slated for an eight-week run at the West End's Fortune Theatre, a tenth extension through 8th March 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
Following the success of the hit new cast of the Oliver Award-winning Operation Mincemeat, selling over 300, 000 tickets, and a record-breaking fan attending in excess of 140 times, ATG has given the musical, originally slated for an eight-week run at the West End's Fortune Theatre, a tenth extension through 8th March 2025.
Photos: THE 39 STEPS Celebrates West End Return With a Gala Night
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
Last night, Patrick Barlow's adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps celebrated returning to the West End after a nine-year absence with a Gala Night at the Trafalgar Theatre. Check out phtoos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
Last night, Patrick Barlow's adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps celebrated returning to the West End after a nine-year absence with a Gala Night at the Trafalgar Theatre. Check out phtoos here!
Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel Barnett, Abigail Thorn, John Owen-Jones And More To Star In King's Head Theatre OUTINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024
The King's Head Theatre has announced the full lineup for its Pride fundraiser, OUTINGS, with performances on June 7, 9, 14, and 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024
The King's Head Theatre has announced the full lineup for its Pride fundraiser, OUTINGS, with performances on June 7, 9, 14, and 21.
Pride Month at the King's Head Theatre Includes OUTINGS and More
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.
Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in ASSISTED Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024
Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, and Tina Fabrique join the cast of ASSISTED, a new production exploring themes of aging and care. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024
Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, and Tina Fabrique join the cast of ASSISTED, a new production exploring themes of aging and care. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024
For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024
For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.
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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