National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026)
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.
Release Date: 2026-11-05
Director: Sam Yates
Top Cast
- Josh O'Connor as Joe Bonaparte
- Jason Barnett as Tokio
- Richard Fleeshman as Frank
- David Ganly as Roxy
- Patrick Martins as Pepper White / Journalist
- Oliver Ryan as Mickey / Drake / Driscoll
- Hayley Squires as Lorna
- Stanley Townsend as Mr. Bonaparte
- Zubin Varla as Eddie Fuseli
- Nicholas Woodeson as Mr. Carp / Barker
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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