The Effect
BY LUCY PREBBLE
Falling in love was never part of the experiment.
In The Effect by Lucy Prebble, two young volunteers enter a clinical drug trial and find themselves swept into an intense, undeniable attraction. But as the chemicals kick in, the line between what feels real and what could be a side effect blurs fast.
Vibrant, funny, and high-voltage, this production dives into the euphoria of new connection and the chaos that comes with it. Can you ever separate the mind from the heart… or is it all just dopamine?
Lucy Prebble’s play, The Effect, has received critical acclaim and won several awards. Premiering at the National Theatre in London in 2012, it won the UK Critics; Circle Award for Best New Play. It has also received nominations in the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards and Drama League Awards for Best Revival of a Play.
Wonderful, thought proviking show. Great set and acting.