The world premiere of Andy Sandberg’s play (which he also directs), will run at the Riverside Studios from the 26th September until the 21st November.
It has been announced that Andy Sandberg’s new play Affluenza will open the Riverside Studios Main Stage new season, which will be comprised of five new plays, largely set in contemporary America and exploring globally relevant themes.
Opening the season in September, Affluenza raises thought-provoking questions about moral accountability, family legacy, and the American justice system.
The show will see Noah Schnapp (best known for his role as Will Bowers in Netflix’s Stranger Things), making his London stage debut in the production, also directed by Sandberg. Speaking of the news he said: ” ‘I am so excited to make my stage debut in London with ‘Affluenza.’ I started talking with Andy Sandberg a few months ago about finding the right opportunity to work together, and it’s thrilling to now be bringing this play to life in London. I wanted to be very intentional about what I took on next, and as I spend more time with this excellent script, I feel so connected to the characters. Without giving away too much, I get to play two very different roles, and it’s a story that’s really going to leave audiences talking and thinking.’
Meanwhile, Sandberg went on to say: ‘I am incredibly excited to be launching this play and this season in just a few weeks – and now with Noah Schnapp at the helm. Noah is a brilliant young actor who has captivated audiences on screen, and now London audiences will have the opportunity to see him in his stage debut. I’m honoured that Noah has connected with the script, and I think it speaks volumes that he has chosen an original play for his stage debut.’
Additional casting and creative team for Affluenza will be announced soon.
To find out more visit: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/uwQ-affluenza/