National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

New York at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music until a chance of fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing.

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. A live stage production filmed at the Almeida Theatre, in London, UK.