At the age of 17, Henry Fraser had a diving accident that left him paralysed from the shoulders down. This musical is predicated on his memoir that traced his youth as a star rugby participant and his subsequent journey in direction of a brand new life as a painter of distinction.

With music and lyrics by Nick Butcher and Tom Ling and a e-book by Joe White, Luke Sheppard’s manufacturing defies all expectations.

The casting of two actors as Henry 1 (Jonny Amies) and Henry 2 (Ed Larkin) is a stroke of genius, particularly as Larkin is a disabled actor.

Henry’s brothers are completely convincing as a good fraternity. Trick Caroline performs Lady Linzi Hateley as Henry’s mom delivers her key tune of shock and despair with a wounding vitality, and Alasdair Harvey as Henry’s father Andrew is deceptively shifting as a person attempting to take care of an equilibrium he does not really feel.

What might need lapsed into Hollywood schmaltz is saved by shards of humour that punctuate the piece, notably by Agnes (Amy Trigg), the wheelchair-using physiotherapist who cajoles, encourages and bullies Henry again into life.

Mood shifts are beautifully conveyed by Luke Halls’ video design that sweeps the central appearing space with washes of color, and Mark Smith’s choreography is tight and muscular, with a spectacular aerial coup de theatre within the latter phases.

The rating is a potent mixture of anthemic pop, rock and balladry, confidently performed by the excellent band.

At sohoplace till November 25 Tickets: 0330 333 5962