Riverside Studios announces new Mainstage Season lineup

London venue Riverside Studios has announced a new selection of plays being produced for their Mainstage 26/27 season. Directed by Andy Sandberg, the five plays are set in contemporary America and explore globally relevant themes.

Riverside Studios has announced a new season of plays coming to the venue later this year. The new season will feature five plays in total, with two set to be announced at a later date. Announced today are three plays making their world premiere.

Mainstage Season Artistic Director Andy Sandberg said today, ‘New writing has always been my passion, and there is nothing more exciting than discovering and nurturing a brilliant original play. Our hope is that each of these stories will resonate with audiences and become part of the theatrical canon for years to come. These are all timely and thought-provoking scripts designed to entertain while also inviting audiences to engage more deeply.‘

New work at Riverside Studios

The three works making their premiere at Riverside Studio are:

Affluenza written and directed by Andy Sandberg
Sacrilegious by Tom Schulman (Dead Poets Society, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids)
Expecting by Scott Elmegreen & Drew Fornarola

Affluenza follows the aftermath of a teen’s drunken car ride. Privilege is inherited. So are the consequences. Set against the ultra-wealthy social haven of the Hamptons and inspired by true events, this now work explores the ripple effects of power and privilege.

Sacrilegious explores the contest between principle and power by pitting an idealistic young rabbi against the billionaire president of his congregation. When the rabbi questions a multi-million-dollar donation it ignites a battle for the hearts and minds of the entire community.

Expecting follows couple as they decide whether to have a baby, while Zoey’s sister Trish is trying to balance her own family. Amidst falling birthrates and the ever-present chaos of adulthood, the play explores why couples are waiting longer to have kids… or debating whether to have them at all.

The remaining plays included in the season will be announced at a later date.

Affluenza

Riverside Studios, London

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