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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
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NT Live: Golden Boy

Rep Patrons, Gold and Silver Friends and Access Register priority on sale

From midday on Tue 15 Sep

Rep Bronze Friends and 16-25 Members priority on sale

From 11am on Thu 17 Sep

Public on sale

From 11am on Fri 18 Sep

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.

Please note this is a screening of the recording of the live production.

Venue

The Studio

Presented by

National Theatre Live

Written by

Clifford Odets

Directed by

Sam Yates

Special Offers

Aged 16 to 25 Discounted tickets are available for this production for registered 16-25 members for the 1pm screening only . T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Multi-Buy: Save 10% when you book 3 or more productions in one transaction.

Max 2 discounted tickets per customer, and must be booked for three different productions. Some productions excluded. T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Rep Friends

  • Bronze Friends: Save 10% per production, or 20% when booking 3 or more productions in the same transaction, with no transaction fees.
  • Gold/Silver Friends & Rep Patrons: Save 15% per production, or 25% when booking 3 or more productions in the same transaction, with no transaction fees.

Max 4 discounted tickets per friend. Multi-buy must be booked for three different productions. Some productions excluded T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Access Performances

Captioned: Sat 16 Jan 1pm

Age Guidance

12+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted into the auditorium.

Content Advice

This production includes misogynistic, homophobic, racist and strong language, depictions of violence, injury detail, gambling, heavy drinking, and references to suicide, manslaughter, domestic violence and death. 

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