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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

(2026)

Overview

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.

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  1. Director : Sam Yates
  2. Writer : Clifford Odets
  3. Cast : Josh O'Connor,Jason Barnett,Richard Fleeshman,David Ganly,Patrick Martins,Oliver Ryan,Hayley Squires,Stanley Townsend,Zubin Varla,Nicholas Woodeson,Daniel Mays,Oscar Prout,Anton Vehring

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Original TitleNational Theatre Live: Golden Boy

Status In Production

Release Information

  • 2026-11-05

Original LanguageEnglish

Homepagehttps://www.ntlive.com/plays/golden-boy

Production CompaniesAlmeida Theatre,National Theatre

Genres

  • Drama

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