Further casting announced for AFFLUENZA at Riverside Studios

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.

Joining Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp in the cast will be Strictly Come Dancing favourite Janette Manrara, alongside Juliet Cowan (Broken Glass, Young Vic), Wallis Currie-Wood (CBS TV’s Madam Secretary, Elektra on West End), and Olivier Award nominee Rupert Young (Bridgerton, Dear Evan Hansen).

The creative team includes Set Designer Charlie Corcoran and Costume Designer Hannah Schmidt. Lighting Design is by Jack Weir and Sound Design is by Emily Drohan. The Casting Director is Nicholas Hockaday, and the Associate Director is Cecilie Fray.

This biting and darkly funny 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.

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