National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
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Synopsis
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honor of a decent life. 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. Sam Yates directs Josh O'Connor in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success. A live stage production filmed at the Almeida Theatre, in London, UK.
Details
- Sam Yates
- November 5, 2026
- In Production
- United Kingdom
- Almeida Theatre
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Josh O'ConnorJoe Bonaparte -
Jason BarnettTokio -
Richard FleeshmanFrank -
David GanlyRoxy -
Patrick MartinsPepper White / Journalist -
Oliver RyanMickey / Drake / Driscoll -
Hayley SquiresLorna -
Stanley TownsendMr. Bonaparte -
Zubin VarlaEddie Fuseli -
Nicholas WoodesonMr. Carp / Barker -
Daniel MaysMoody -
Oscar ProutYoung Joe Bonaparte
