Affluenza play debuts at Riverside Studios in London

The play ‘Affluenza’, written by Andy Sandberg, is currently performing at Riverside Studios in London. The production is a dark comedy that explores the consequences of extreme wealth and the concept of moral vacancy among the privileged.

Set in the Hamptons, the story follows the legal defense of Dylan, a 16-year-old whose drunk driving caused a fatal crash. The central legal strategy utilizes the term ‘affluenza’ to argue that the teenager’s actions were a result of his over-privileged upbringing rather than personal choice. The narrative examines how the legal and financial systems allow wealthy individuals to mitigate criminal consequences through settlements and community service.

Cast members include Noah Schnapp as Dylan, alongside Juliet Cowan, Donald Sage Mackay, Rupert Young, and Wallis Currie-Wood.