National Theatre Live - Golden Boy
Updated: 4 days ago
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 - 7pm
Crail Community Hall
Play by Clifford Odets
directed by Sam Yates
★★★★★ 'Josh O’Connor is a knockout’ (The Sunday Times)
★★★★ ‘A cracking cast meets a bold vision’ (Time Out)
★★★★ ‘A gripping revival’ (The Telegraph)
Golden Globe winner 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.
Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre. Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.
Josh O’Connor’s first stage role since Romeo in the National Theatre’s filmed Romeo and Juliet in 2021.
The production features music performed by a live string quartet.
Rouben Mamoulian directed the 1939 film adaptation of Golden Boy, released two years after the 1937 play.
Filmed live at the Almeida Theatre, London.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/0sA9s_mWLik
Content warnings:
This production may include flashing lights, which may impact customers with photosensitive epilepsy.
Running time 180 mins tbc
BBFC Rating 15 tbc
Tickets £14 - BYOB
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