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About Affluenza
Don’t miss Affluenza, Andy Sandberg’s darkly witty new play about the consequences of privilege and the weight of accountability at Riverside Studios. Book Affluenza tickets on TodayTix.
In the obscenely wealthy world of the Hamptons, a teenager’s drunken car ride ends in total devastation. When the consequences inevitably lead the family to the courtroom, the case points to some fairly unsettling ideas. How could someone grow up so protected by wealth that they never fully learn empathy, or know the difference between right and wrong?
Inspired by true events, Affluenza is a play that explores the aftermath of these themes and the very people caught up in them. As questions of justice emerge, the play considers how privilege can shape generations of individuals.
The ensemble includes Noah Schnapp, Janette Manrara, Juliet Cowan, Wallis Currie-Wood, Rupert Young, and Donald Sage Mackay. Written and directed by Andy Sandberg, the world premiere combines dark humour with a difficult story that shows the limits of what money can protect someone from.
Captioned:
- Saturday, 14th November, 2:30pm
Filmed performance:
- Thursday, 19th November, 2:30pm
- Thursday, 19th November, 7:30pm
Run time
2hr 15min. Incl. Interval.
Venue
Categories
Plays, Crime / Thriller / Mystery, Off West End, Stars on Stage, Must-See
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
26th September, 2026
End date
28th November, 2026
“Thought-provoking drama divided by its jarring second act”
A Tale of Two Halves on Privilege
Affluenza tackles weighty themes of wealth, parenting and accountability through a story inspired by real events, and audiences praise its ambition and timely social commentary. The cast earns near-un...
What It Feels Like
- Provocative
- Divisive
- Darkly comic
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy bold tonal shifts and satirical humour
- You appreciate ensemble casts playing multiple roles
- You want theatre that sparks debate about privilege and justice
Wallis Currie and Rupert Young are great but the story is completely ridiculous and it makes a mockery out of a serious issue.
Relevant, good acting. Great show.
The actors were fantastic, playing in a very compelling way several different roles each. However, the play felt chaotic and clunky, especially the second half.
Stars on stage
Noah Schnapp
Affluenza cast and creative team
By: Andy Sandberg
Director: Andy Sandberg
Venue
Riverside Studios
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Kensington (Olympia)
Underground station: Hammersmith
Bus numbers: (Hammersmith Bridge Road) 72
Car park: Hammersmith Town Hall Car Park
More information about Affluenza
Affluenza in London is the opening production in Riverside Studios’ Mainstage Season 26/27, a programme featuring five new plays. Its world premiere also introduces a season mainly focused on contemporary American stories with hard-hitting themes.
Writer and director Andy Sandberg is also a Tony Award-winning producer whose theatre career has included work on and off Broadway.
For Affluenza, Sandberg is joined by set designer Charlie Corcoran, costume designer Hannah Schmidt, lighting designer Jack Weir, and sound designer Emily Drohan.
The production takes inspiration from a real legal case in which extreme privilege became part of the larger public conversation surrounding culpability and responsibility. Rather than merely retelling those events, the play uses the premise to ask its audience broad questions about generational wealth.
Affluenza promises to be a thought-provoking night of theatre, leaving audiences asking themselves important questions long after the curtain closes.
What to watch for
- Andy Sandberg won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for his work on Hair (2009).
- Rupert Young was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2020 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
- Set designer Charlie Corcoran won a Henry Hewes Design Award for his scenic design of The O’Casey Trilogy at Irish Repertory Theatre.
- Andy Sandberg became one of the youngest Tony Award-winning producers when he won at age 25.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is Affluenza about?
Don’t miss Affluenza, Andy Sandberg’s darkly witty new play about the consequences of privilege and the weight of accountability at Riverside Studios.
Who is the writer of Affluenza?
The writer of Affluenza is Andy Sandberg.
Who is the director of Affluenza?
Andy Sandberg is the director of Affluenza.
What are audiences saying about Affluenza?
Audiences have given Affluenza a Show-Score of 80/100 — Great, based on 412 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
How long is Affluenza on for?
Tickets for Affluenza are available through 28 November 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Affluenza playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Affluenza is Off West End.
How do you get tickets for Affluenza?
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Which theatre is Affluenza at?
Affluenza is at London's Riverside Studios, which is located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9BN.
What is the running time of Affluenza?
Affluenza runs for 2hr 15min. Incl. Interval.
What is the age recommendation for Affluenza?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for Affluenza?
Affluenza tickets start at £25.
Is Affluenza good?
Affluenza tackles a provocative premise with dark wit and a sharp look at the systems that let wealth and power determine what a person is responsible for. With a strong ensemble and Andy Sandberg leading the world premiere as both writer and director, this production offers audiences a timely look into what personal responsibility looks like when privilege is on the table.
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