National Theatre Live 'Golden Boy'

National Theatre Live brings Golden Boy to Shinfield Cinema on Friday 6 November, a filmed production of Clifford Odets' American classic. It's a revival of the play, which is set in 1930s New York at the height of the Great Depression. The story follows Joe Bonaparte, a gifted young violinist whose promising musical career is sidetracked when he's lured into the brutal world of professional boxing, and it asks how much a man must sacrifice to achieve success.

The production was filmed live at the Almeida Theatre in London, directed by Olivier Award winner Sam Yates and fronted by Josh O'Connor, known for The Crown and Challengers. It's performed with a live string quartet, and the screening runs 180 minutes with a short interval, so it's a proper evening's commitment. It's suitable for ages 15 and over.

Doors open at 6:20pm and the screening starts at 6:30pm. General admission is £12.50 with a £1.30 booking fee, and concessions for over 60s, students and accessible tickets are £10.00 with a £1.00 booking fee. You'll find it at Shinfield Cinema, School Green Centre, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EH.