Affluenza: Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp Stars in Thin Satire

Affluenza: Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp stars in thin satire

The latest Stranger Things star on London stages can’t lift this indictment of the super-rich

Affluenza – Riverside Studios, London

Writer and Director: Andy Sandberg  As assets concentrate in fewer hands at unprecedented pace, Andy Sandberg’s darkly comedic Affluenza offers pointed insight into the perils of ultra-wealth – especially among those born unwittingly into it – and the increasing 21st-century acceptance of the casual disregard and callousness it can bring. Based on the real-life 2013 [...]

Review: Affluenza (Riverside Studios)

⭐⭐⭐ Timely social commentary exposes the lifelong consequences of poor parenting but loses focus along the way, much like the child it centres.

AFFLEUNZA review by thespyinthestalls at Riverside Studios

AFFLEUNZA Riverside Studios ★★ “shows promise but still needs further development” Making its world premiere, ‘Affluenza’ offers a timely exploration of wealth, power and accountability. While its ambitions are prescient, an uneven script weakens their impact. Dylan’s been in an accident. That’s what everyone’s calling it. But surely when underage drink-driving leaves multiple people dead, … Continue reading AFFLEUNZA★★Riverside Studios → The po…

Review: 'Affluenza' at Riverside Studios

Riverside Studios’ Mainstage Season begins with Andy Samberg’s new play, starring Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp. The post ‘Affluenza’ review – Noah Schnapp plays untouchable rich kid in unfunny drama appeared first on Liam O'Dell.