Golden Boy
By Clifford Odets, Directed by Sam Yates
Event details
Wed 9 Sep – Sat 31 Oct 2026
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I’m out for fame and fortune, not to be different or artistic! I don’t intend to be ashamed of my life!
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression.
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.
Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm (Wed & Sat)
Content Warnings Recommended for ages 12+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>
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Cast & Creatives
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Cast
Jason Barnett
Richard Fleeshman
David Ganly
Patrick Martins
Daniel Mays
Josh O'Connor
Oliver Ryan
Hayley Squires
Stanley Townsend
Zubin Varla
Nicholas Woodeson
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Creatives
Clifford Odets
Writer
Sam Yates
Director
Rosanna Vize
Set & Costume Designer
James Farncombe
Lighting Designer
Dan Balfour
Sound Designer
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Composer
Jack Phelan
Video Designer
Imogen Knight
Movement Director
Kate Waters
Fight Director
Jim Carnahan CSA
Casting Director
Alexandre Bleau
Casting Director
Amy Beadel CDG
Children's Casting Director
David Gallagher
Orchestral Manager
William Conacher
Dialect Coach
Yasmin Hafesji
Associate Director
Access Performances
BSL Interpreted Mon 28 Sep, 7.30pm
Captioned Fri 16 Oct, 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 21 Oct, 2pm & 7.30pm
Audio Described Sat 24 Oct, 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
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Concessions
All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info
Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Wed 9 – Wed 16 Sep, excluding Tue 15 Sep. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. £5 tickets go on sale 18 Aug at 5pm.
If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Thu, Fri, or Sat.
A limited number of discounted tickets are available for school bookings. For more information or to book, please call the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
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