NT Live: Golden Boy

• 180mins |

Josh O'Connor leads the cast in this searing revivial 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 become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.

Filmed live from the Almeida Theatre and featuring a live string quartet, Olivier award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.