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  • Venue Almeida Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 31 October 2026

Get tickets to Golden Boy at the Almeida Theatre in London starring Josh O’Connor.

BAFTA-winning actor Josh O’Connor leads the cast of Clifford Odets’ Golden Boy at the Almeida Theatre in London.

One of the theatrical highlights of 2026, Golden Boy is directed by Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (VANYA).

Josh O’Connor plays Joe Bonaparte in Golden Boy, a gifted violinist torn between his musical talent and a shot at glory in the boxing ring. Set in 1930s New York, the play explores the corrosive power of ambition during the Great Depression and the high cost of chasing the American Dream.

Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success.

Josh O’Connor is best known for roles including The Crown, Challengers, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and forthcoming Steven Spielberg epic Disclosure Day.

Golden Boy is playing at the Almeida Theatre in London from 8 September to 31 October 2026.

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.

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Josh O’Connor in Golden Boy
Josh O’Connor in Golden Boy

Who is in the cast of Golden Boy?

Starring Josh O’Connor

Further casting to be announced

Who are the creative team of Golden Boy?

  • Written by Clifford Odets
  • Directed by Sam Yates

Further creatives to be announced

Venue Information

Almeida Theatre , Almeida Street, London, N1 1TA

Nearest Tube or Train: Highbury & Islington (Victoria / Overground), Angel (Northern)

Nearest Buses: 4, 19, 30 or 43, 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476

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