National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

★★★★★ 'Josh O’Connor is a knockout’ (The Sunday Times)

★★★★ ‘A cracking cast meets a bold vision’ (Time Out)

★★★★ ‘A gripping revival’ (The Telegraph)

Josh O’Connor (The Crown, Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival 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 sacrifice, who 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.

Age Rating:

15

Language:

English

Content / Trigger Warnings:

TBC

Director:

Sam Yates

Cast:

Josh O'Connor

Company:

National Theatre Live

Trailers:

20 mins

Year of Release:

2026

Interval:

Yes

National Theatre Live: Golden Boy ★★★★★ 'Josh O’Connor is a knockout’ (The Sunday Times)★★★★ ‘A cracking cast meets a bold vision’ (Time Out)★★★★ ‘A gripping revival’ (The Telegraph)Josh O’Connor (The Crown, Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival 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 sacrifice, who 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. Age Rating:15Language:EnglishContent / Trigger Warnings:TBCDirector:Sam YatesCast:Josh O'ConnorCompany:National Theatre LiveTrailers:20 minsYear of Release:2026Interval:Yes Cinema 15 Theatre on Screen