The production continues to run until the 17th February.
The Stage: **** “Exceptional cast brings heart and soul to this new musical.”
Louder Than War.com: “Rehab The Musical is a deftly balanced piece, sensitively addressing some big issues but leaving the audience with a smile on their faces and maybe things to think about. This is one rehab people shouldn’t need to be made to go to, it’s one you’ll want to willingly.”
Theatre & Tonic: ***** “Rehab The Musical has begun its run at the cosy new London venue Neon 194 in Piccadilly. An extravagant and vibrant comedy about a really serious issue, this show deals with topics from mental health to the price of fame and the struggles of addiction. With an exceptional cast to front the musical this is a feel-good, motivational production with so much heart at its core. “
Jonathsn Baz Reviews: **** “Newcomer to the show Oscar Conlon-Morrey steps into the role of the deeply damaged Phil, a man with numerous flaws in his mental health. Conlon-Morrey is magnificent in this most complex of characters, enhanced by his majestic vocal work.”
MusicalManda.site: *** “The music written by Grant Black and Murray Lachlan Young is a good mix of hilarious, upbeat numbers with witty lyrics to emotional, heartfelt ballads. The story flows through these musical numbers and the sudden change of tempo or emotion works well to keep the pace of the show. “
West End Best Friend: ** “New works of musical theatre should always be encouraged but Rehab is regrettably a misfire. Its stellar cast, in particular Paris and Quansah-Breed, do their utmost and find moments of light. But in the end, the score is not up to much, the book is far too hammy and the direction is clichéd. This is unfortunately a show in need of some rehabilitation of its own.”
The Spy in the Stalls: *** “With a clever and simple set by Simon Kenny, the show is slickly choregraphed by director Gary Lloyd, whose full company snorting cocaine routine in Everyone’s Taking Cocaine is brilliantly grotesque.”
British Theatre Guide: “Elliot Davis writes in the show’s glossy programme that “Rehab is not just a story; it’s a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for change, growth and resilience.” I couldn’t agree more. We’ve had script changes following its run at the Playground Theatre in 2022. Its return and ability to fill this new space during these tough economic times demonstrate its resilience. Now, it needs to grow into a much larger West End theatre where the show can thrive, inspire and captivate even more of us with its clever and heartwarming story.”
Lou Reviews: **** “Rehab tackles the real problems of addiction and media intrusion while raising laughs along the way. It shouldn’t work, but there is enough her to steal my heart yet again while letting me leave smiling.”
Rewrite This Story: *** “While Rehab the Musical boasts strengths, including comedic brilliance, dreamy performances, and impressive set design, it falls short of deciding what sort of show it wants to be and fails to achieve a cohesive narrative.”
Theatre Weekly: “This is a show with brilliantly drawn characters and wonderful songs, and its strong cast certainly adds to the appeal. It’s made great strides since its previous outing, and short of becoming an addiction, Rehab The Musical could easily become your next guilty pleasure.”