National Theatre Live:
Golden Boy
NT Live Encore Screening at Theatre Porto
Date Friday 20th November 2026 7:00PM
Certificate 15 TBC
Running time Approx. 180 mins TBC (with interval)
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by Clifford Odets
directed by Sam Yates
★★★★★
‘Josh O’Connor is a knockout’
Sunday Times
Following a sold-out London run, Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ American classic.
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. 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.
Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.
★★★★★
Sunday Times, City AM, British Theatre Guide
★★★★
Guardian, Time Out, Telegraph, Independent, Daily Mail, The Stage, WhatsOnStage
Certificate 15 TBC | Running time Approx. 180 mins TBC (with interval)
National Theatre Live – the best of British theatre.
On a screen near you – at Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Booking information
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Please note all seating is standard, un-reserved bench and back-rest seating (lovely cushions are provided).
- Standard – Adult Ticket (25+) £14
- Young Person (Under 25) £12
- Concession by conscience £12