Stiletto: A New Musical (2026)
Set in 18th-century Italy, Stiletto follows Marco, a young castrato singer navigating the opulent yet perilous world of Venetian opera. His life changes when he meets Gioia; confident, strong willed...and supremely talented. But despite her musical gifts, as a black woman in a racist and misogynist society, there’s no chance for her to fulfil her dreams. Marco recognises her talent and, sensing that they are both outsiders as well as sharing a love for music, they fall in love. When a murder shatters their world, Marco must confront his past to save her. A sweeping tale of ambition, love, sacrifice, and resilience, Stiletto brings an opulent, rarely explored slice of musical history to the stage.
Directors: Rupert Bryan, David Gilmore.
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Jack Chambers as Marco |
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Jewelle Hutchinson as Gioia |
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Greg Barnett as Faustino |
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Aiden Carson as Niccolo |
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Kelly Hampson as Azzurra d'Orozco |
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Douglas Hansell as Pietro d'Orozco |
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Sam Barrett as Luigi |
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Jennie Jacobs as The Voice |
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Alex Anstey as Cardinal Don Ricci & Magistrate |
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Owen Johnston as Prevosto |
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Richard Dawes as Trickster & Nightwatchman |
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Grace Galloway as Marchesa Zuiliani |
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Hannah Murdoch as Duchessa Pisani |
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Sienna Widd as Signora Zanetti |
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Samuel John Taylor as Gasparini |
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Cassandra McCowan as Working Woman |
| Sound | Matthew Wilder | Music |
| Writing | Matthew Wilder | Lyricist |
| Directing | Rupert Bryan | Director |
| Directing | David Gilmore | Director |
| Production | Patrick Bywalski | Producer |
| Art | Ceci Calf | Set Designer |
