National Theatre Live screening of Clifford Odets' 'Golden Boy', directed by Sam Yates and starring Josh O'Connor, with a live string quartet.
Stephen Joseph Theatre is bringing Golden Boy to Scarborough as part of National Theatre Live, with two screenings on Thursday 5 November at 7pm and Friday 6 November at 1:45pm. It's a revival of Clifford Odets' American classic, set in 1930s New York at the height of the Depression. The story follows Joe Bonaparte, a gifted young violinist whose future in music is derailed when a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing—a turn that pits his artistic calling against the hard demands of survival. It's a play about ambition, identity, and the high price of success.
This production was filmed live at the Almeida Theatre and is presented on screen with a live string quartet playing along, which brings the music right into the room. It's directed by Olivier Award winner Sam Yates, who also did Vanya, and stars Josh O'Connor, known for The Crown and Challengers. The critical response has been strong, with The Sunday Times calling O'Connor's performance 'a knockout'.
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Between the two screenings, you've got a choice of a midweek evening or a Friday matinee. Tickets are £18.00 full price, and the theatre is on Westborough, YO11 1JW.
