National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

Dir: Sam Yates
Cast: Josh O'Connor
2 hr 37 min
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. Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success.
The story follows Joe as he navigates the challenges of his new career, facing moderate bad language, injury detail, discrimination, and threat along the way. Suitable for 12 years and over, those younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.