Theatre
Golden Boy
Almeida Theatre
I’m out for fame and fortune, not to be different or artistic! I don’t intend to be ashamed of my life! Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honour of a decent life. 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. Olivier Award winner Sam Yates ( VANYA ; Magpie ) directs BAFTA winner Josh O’Connor ( The Crown ; Challengers ) in this searing revival of Clifford Odets ’ knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success.
Venue
Almeida Theatre N1 1TAGetting there
Almeida TheatreN1 1TA
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When is Golden Boy?
Wed 9 Sept
Where is Golden Boy?
Almeida Theatre, London (N1 1TA).
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