Screening of the National Theatre Live revival of Clifford Odets' 'Golden Boy', starring Josh O'Connor and directed by Sam Yates, with a live string quartet.
National Theatre Live brings Golden Boy to the Electric Palace on Saturday 7 November, a screening of the Almeida Theatre revival starring Josh O'Connor. O'Connor, known for The Crown and Challengers, takes the lead in Clifford Odets' American classic, which is set in 1930s New York at the height of the Depression. The story follows Joe Bonaparte, a gifted young violinist whose chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing.
This particular production was recorded in front of a live audience at the Almeida Theatre, and the screening adds a live string quartet to the mix. It's directed by Olivier Award winner Sam Yates, who also did Vanya. The play itself is a long one — the screening runs three hours and 39 minutes, so it's a full evening's commitment rather than a quick trip to the cinema.
If you're not familiar with the play, it's a classic of the American stage, and this version keeps the focus on Bonaparte's choice between the violin and the ring. Having it on screen means you get the full performance from the Almeida stage, and the live string quartet brings a musical element to the room that fits the story's central tension. It's a long sit, but it's a complete production.
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The screening runs from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the Electric Palace, 39A High Street, Hastings TN34 3ER.
