Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp will make his stage debut in a London production of the new play Affluenza. The actor, 21, who played Will Byers in the hit Netflix series, will perform at The Mainstage, Riverside Studios throughout the run from September 26 to November 21.
Play details
Set in the wealthy social haven of the Hamptons, Affluenza follows a teenager involved in a drunken car ride that ends in disaster. It is written by Andy Sandberg, who was previously a producer on the Broadway revival of Hair in 2009.
Actor's excitement
Schnapp said: “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. I wanted to be very intentional about what I took on next, and as I spend more time with this excellent script, I feel so connected to the characters. Without giving away too much, I get to play two very different roles, and it’s a story that’s really going to leave audiences talking and thinking.”
Writer's praise
Sandberg said: “I am incredibly excited to be launching this play and this season in just a few weeks – and now with Noah Schnapp at the helm. Noah is a brilliant young actor who has captivated audiences on screen, and now London audiences will have the opportunity to see him in his stage debut. I’m honoured that Noah has connected with the script, and I think it speaks volumes that he has chosen an original play for his stage debut.”
Schnapp, who is from New York, is in London ahead of the shows next month and shared snaps of himself seeing the sights on Tuesday. Tickets are on sale now from mainstageseason.com.
