The Effect
Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 6 October 2023
- Running time: 1h 40m (incl. interval)
The Effect photos
The Effect description
Who I am
Is not
A side effect.
Hearts and minds racing, Connie and Tristan are falling for each other fast. But is their sudden and intoxicating chemistry real, or a side effect of a new antidepressant?
As two young volunteers in a clinical drug trial, their illicit romance poses startling dilemmas for the supervising doctors.
Jamie Lloyd (Cyrano de Bergerac) directs Lucy Prebble’s (Succession) funny and intimate examination of love and ethics.
Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) plays Tristan and Taylor Russell (Bones and All) plays Connie.
Access Performances Captioned performances - Saturday 7th October 2.15pm Chilled Performance - 4th October 7.30pm
Playing at Lyttelton - National Theatre
Age restrictions
This production contains strong language and adult themes.
Important information
There are strobe/flashing lights, smoke and haze effects, with loud music. Some scenes include sexual content, physical aggression, depictions of seizures and references to depression, anxiety and suicide.