National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

Dir: Sam Yates

Cast: Josh O’Connor

180 Mins · Cert. 15

This searing revival of Clifford Odets’ American classic is set in 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. The play explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success.