Rehearsal photos released of the cast of AFFLUENZA

Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 September, 2026, 16:11

First look photos have been released of Noah Schnapp and the rest of the cast of Affluenza in rehearsals ahead of the play's world premiere at Riverside Studios later this month.

Janette Manrara and Noah Schnapp in rehearsal for 'Affluenza' at Riverside Studios. Photo credit Justine Matthew.

It has also been announced that Donald Sage Mackay (Indian Ink, Hampstead Theatre; Girl from the North Country, West End) will complete the cast. He joins Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things) in his stage debut, Janette Manrara (Strictly Come Dancing), Rupert Young (Bridgerton; Dear Evan Hansen), Juliet Cowan (Broken Glass, Young Vic) and Wallis Currie-Wood (CBS TV’s Madam Secretary, Elektra on West End).

Inspired by true events surrounding a shocking legal defence, Affluenza explores the ripple effects of power and privilege. When a drunk teenager in the ultra-wealthy social haven of the Hamptons causes a devastating car accident, the ensuing legal fallout raises questions about cost and generational impact of privilege and opulence.

This new play is written and directed by Andy Sandberg, who is serving as Season Artistic Director for the Mainstage at Riverside Studios. Mainstage Season 26/27 is launching with three world premieres of new, original plays running for limited eight-week engagements, each set in America and exploring globally relevant themes.

Affluenza will open the season, running from 26 September to 21 November 2026, with a press night on Monday 5 October.