National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

Name: National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-11-05
Duration: 3 h
Cast: Josh O'Connor, Daniel Mays, Hayley Squires, Zubin Varla

<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">★★★★</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Helvetica Now NT Display", sans-serif;"> The Telegraph</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Helvetica Now NT Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">★★★★</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"> Time Out</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Helvetica Now NT Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">★★★★</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"> The Stage</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Helvetica Now NT Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">★★★★</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"> The Standard</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Helvetica Now NT Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">★★★★</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"> WhatsOnStage</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; font-family: "Helvetica Now NT Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><br></span></span></div><div>Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div>DramaPT3HTBC2026-11-05GBen

Josh O'Connor

Daniel Mays

Hayley Squires

Zubin Varla

Sam Yates

Clifford Odets

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Showtimes

November 5, 7:00 pm

November 8, 2:00 pm