National Theatre Live Presents: Golden Boy

Golden Boy
by Clifford Odets

directed by Sam Yates

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in
this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.

1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a
gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and
fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. He must
confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become and how to find
his place in a world that demands he choose a side.

Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida
Theatre. Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive
drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.