Rupert appears in the new play Affluenza written and directed by Andy Sandberg, at the Riverside Studios, London from 26 September to 28 November 2026. Rupert plays dual roles, with lawyer Brad in act one, and Dylan in act two.
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Reviews
Theatre Weekly: 2 stars: A fascinating play seems to be buried somewhere inside Affluenza, but this production never quite finds it
Rupert Young proves to be the production’s strongest asset, delivering convincing and engaging work both as the conflicted lawyer and the older Dylan, a man leading an unfulfilled life while remaining largely unpunished for his actions.
Arts Hub UK: 3 stars: Affluenza puts privilege on trial
It is Brad, the New York lawyer, played with considerable authority by Rupert Young, who comes up with the ‘affluenza’ defence that basically says Dylan is an immoral imbecile because that’s the way he was brought up. … Rupert Young is the production’s strongest presence as Brad, the lawyer increasingly troubled by the moral fluidity required of him but still driven on by his own ambition.
Liam O’Dell: 2 stars: Noah Schnapp plays untouchable rich kid in unfunny drama
The Stage (limited access to free articles): 2 stars: Grows increasingly directionless
The multiple role-playing undertaken by this cast of six is commendable, though, with most pointedly switching social status as well as character. … Rupert Young and Wallis Currie-Wood undergo a wonderful transformation too, while retaining their identity as a couple. … But it grows increasingly directionless and leaves you unsure of exactly what it is you have just watched.
The Guardian: 1 star: Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp can’t save this baffling disaster
London Theatre Reviews: 3 stars: Rupert Young plays Dylan’s defence lawyer, Brad, who mounts his case based on the argument that Dylan’s privileged upbringing leaves him unable to understand the difference between right and wrong. … Young gives an assured performance and again really comes into his own, being able to explore a different character in Act Two much more thoroughly.
There’s a compelling play hiding within Affluenza, I just wish it had given us more of a chance to find it.
London Theatre: 2 stars: Rupert Young brings some gravitas to Brad, the conflicted lawyer who takes on the case. He is challenged by his wife, played by Wallis Currie-Wood, who later is wildly over-the-top as Dylan’s girlfriend Crystal.
There is so much potential in the ideas within Affluenza to really analyse the impact of huge prosperity on integrity and human decency. Unfortunately, the result is a missed opportunity to say anything thoughtful at all.
The Times (behind paywall): not even a Stranger Things star can save this dud
The Upcoming: 3 stars: Although the play would’ve benefited from a more nuanced and insightful perspective into these issues, Affluenza is an intriguing look into morality, bolstered by the mostly entertaining performances of the cast.
West End Best Friend: 2 stars: There are some worthwhile performances amongst the confusion. Schnapp brings a convincing quality to his portrayal of Dylan, while Young is equally effective in his contrasting roles. The cast are certainly not the production’s weakness, but even good performances struggle to make sense of the erratic material.