THE EFFECT opens at the National Theatre

Rupert Goold directs Lucy Prebble’s new play THE EFFECT, in a co-production between Headlong and the National Theatre.

“Goold directs with clarity and wit, eliciting acting that is boldly physical yet also often achingly delicate.” – Evening Standard 5*

“...immaculately directed by Rupert Goold...” – The Guardian 4*

“Dramatist Lucy Prebble and director Rupert Goold certainly can’t be accused of dodging difficult subject matter. They scored a huge success with Enron... Now the dream team is reunited on The Effect...” – The Independent 4*

"...there is a beautiful tenderness and grace about this production.” – The Telegraph 5*