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Rehab: the Musical review

“Delightfully odd characters”

ReviewsSep 8, 2022by Emily JuppPlayground Theatre, London

A scene from Rehab: the Musical at the Playground Theatre, London. Photo: Mark Senior

A high-energy, humorous twist on the well-worn rehab redemption story

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