Watch Jason Barnett in ‘Golden Boy’ at the Almeida Theatre

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  directs Emmy and Golden Globe winner Josh O’Connor 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…

See L&C’s amazing Jason Barnett opposite Josh O’Connor in ‘Golden Boy’ until 31st October.