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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

Released: 2026-11-05
Homepage: https://www.ntlive.com/plays/golden-boy
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1
Studios: Almeida Theatre, National Theatre,


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.

Director / Directors

Sam Yates
Director
Yasmin Hafesji
Assistant Director


Cast

Josh O'Connor
Character: Joe Bonaparte
Jason Barnett
Character: Tokio
Richard Fleeshman
Character: Frank

David Ganly
Character: Roxy
Patrick Martins
Character: Pepper White / Journalist
Oliver Ryan
Character: Mickey / Drake / Driscoll

Hayley Squires
Character: Lorna
Stanley Townsend
Character: Mr. Bonaparte
Zubin Varla
Character: Eddie Fuseli

Nicholas Woodeson
Character: Mr. Carp / Barker
Daniel Mays
Character: Moody


Production and Crew

Rosanna Vize
Set Designer
Rosanna Vize
Costume Designer

James Farncombe
Lighting Design
Dan Balfour
Sound Designer

Jack Phelan
Video Report
Kate Waters
Fight Choreographer

Jim Carnahan
Casting Director
Alexandre Bleau
Casting Director
Amy Beadel
Casting Director

Jerome van den Berghe
Music Supervisor
David Gallagher
Orchestrator
Sabia Smith
Costume Supervisor

William Conacher
Dialect Coach