Noah Schnapp to make stage debut in Affluenza at London's Riverside Studios

Noah Schnapp, the actor best known for his role as Will Byers in the Netflix series Stranger Things, will make his professional stage debut in London this autumn. He will lead the world premiere of the play Affluenza at Riverside Studios, with performances scheduled from September 26 to November 21, 2026. The official press night is set for October 5.

The production marks the first show of the venue's new Mainstage Season 26-27. Affluenza is written and directed by Andy Sandberg. The play is set among the wealthy residents of the Hamptons in New York and follows the fallout after a teenager's drunken car ride ends in devastation. According to the production's description, the story is inspired by true events and explores themes of privilege, moral accountability, family legacy, and the American justice system.

Schnapp will take on two roles in the production. In a statement, the actor expressed his enthusiasm for the project. "I am so excited to make my stage debut in London with Affluenza. I started talking with Andy Sandberg a few months ago about finding the right opportunity to work together, and it's thrilling to now be bringing this play to life in London," Schnapp said....