Affluenza

About this experience

What is Affluenza? Privilege is inherited. So are the consequences. When a teen's drunken car ride ends in devastation, the verdict comes down to one question: is it possible to be too affluent to know the difference between right and wrong? Inspired by true events surrounding a shocking legal defence, Affluenza explores the ripple effects of power and privilege. Set against the ultra-wealthy social haven of the Hamptons, this biting and darkly funny new play raises thought-provoking questions about moral accountability, family legacy and the American justice system. Who stars in Affluenza? Noah Schnapp, best known worldwide as Will Byers in Stranger Things, makes his stage debut in this world premiere production. He is joined by Janette Manrara of Strictly Come Dancing, Rupert Young (Bridgerton), Juliet Cowan (Broken Glass at the Young Vic), Wallis Currie-Wood (Madam Secretary) and Donald Sage Mackay (Girl from the North Country). Casting can change over the course of a run. See the cast on stage in our Affluenza production photos. Who created Affluenza? Affluenza is written and directed by Andy Sandberg, the award-winning director and producer, and receives its world premiere in this production at Riverside Studios. The creative team includes set designer Charlie Corcoran, costume designer Hannah Schmidt, lighting designer Jack Weir, sound designer Emily Drohan and composer Will Van Dyke. It is the first of five new plays in the Mainstage Season at Riverside Studios. When is Affluenza playing at Riverside Studios? Affluenza plays Riverside Studios in Hammersmith from 26 September to 28 November 2026, extended by a week due to demand, with an official opening on 5 October. Performances run Monday to Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, with matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:30pm. There is no matinee on Saturday 7 November, and extra performances are added on Sunday 4 October at 7:30pm and Tuesday 3 November at 2:30pm. A captioned performance takes place on 14 November at 2:30pm. Affluenza's running time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, including one interval. How do I book Affluenza tickets? Choose your performance and book your seats for Affluenza on this page, with live availability across the run. Browse more London theatre.

Highlights

• Noah Schnapp of Stranger Things makes his stage debut, alongside Janette Manrara and Rupert Young
• A biting, darkly funny new play inspired by true events behind a shocking legal defence
• Written and directed by Andy Sandberg in its world premiere production
• Set among the ultra-wealthy of the Hamptons, asking what privilege really costs
• Playing Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, 26 September to 28 November 2026

Before you go

Affluenza plays Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9BN, from 26 September to 28 November 2026. Performances run Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm, with 2:30pm matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays. There is no matinee on Saturday 7 November. Extra performances are added on Sunday 4 October at 7:30pm and Tuesday 3 November at 2:30pm. Running time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, including one interval. The official opening night is Monday 5 October 2026. A captioned performance takes place on Saturday 14 November at 2:30pm. Riverside Studios is a short walk from Hammersmith station (District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines). The play deals with adult themes.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.