Stiletto: A New Musical at Charing Cross Theatre — Review

By Jude

Step into the world of the castrati in 18th-century Italy with Stiletto: A New Musical at Charing Cross Theatre. The musical follows Marco (Jack Chambers), a young performer castrated at a tender age to preserve his angelic soprano voice, enabling him to perform female roles in the opera.

This is bold, ambitious material for a new musical, and the creative team largely rise to the challenge. Jack Chambers delivers a technically stunning performance — the countertenor passages are breathtaking and the emotional journey he charts is genuinely moving. The Charing Cross Theatre's intimacy serves the piece well.

A promising debut. One to watch.

★★★★