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Golden Boy

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2026 Wed 9 Sep - Sat 31 Oct 2026 Almedia Theatre Directed by Sam Yates

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.

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David Ganly sits with his left elbow resting against a wooden table. He is wearing a grey three-piece suit and a hat.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring David Ganly

Nicholas Woodesen stands with his hand clutching a metal chair. He is wearing a white pinstriped shirt and a grey vest.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Nicholas Woodeson

Josh O'Connor sits at a wooden table in a black trench coat. He is clutching an envelope of cash and there is a cut on his face.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Josh O'Connor

Daniel Mays stands in a black three-piece suit and hat. There is a mirror on the wall behind him and two green lockers to the left.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Daniel Mays

Hayley Squires leans against a wooden table, wearing a purple dress. She is smoking with her right hand.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Hayley Squires

Jason Barnett stands with his arms crossed, wearing a brown shirt and black trousers. There is a grey punching bag behind him.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Jason Barnett

Richard Fleeshman sits on a wooden staircase. He is wearing a white shirt, black vest, and black pinstriped trousers.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Richard Fleeshman

Josh O'Connor stands in a white shirt, holding a black trench coat. Stanley Townsend stands opposite him with his hands on Josh's shoulders. He is wearing a grey pinstriped shirt.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Josh O'Connor Stanley Townsend

Patrick Martins stands on a black table with his arms splayed out. His jaw is clenched and he is wearing black boxing gloves. Oscar Prout sits on the table with his back towards the camera, playing the violin.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Patrick Martins Oscar Prout

Rehearsal photos

David Ganly stands next to a box of fruit and vegetables. He wears glasses and a blazer and has an inquisitive expression on his face.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring David Ganly

Josh O'Connor leans forwards on a step with his hands clasped. He wears a towelled robe and fingerless gloves.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Josh O'Connor

Zubin Varla stands in a long black coat with his hands behind his back. He looks to the left hand side with a focussed expression on his face.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Zubin Varla

Nicholas Woodeson stands on a staircase leaning on a bannister with both arms. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking forward.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Nicholas Woodeson

Daniel Mays stands with his hands on his hips. He is looking over to the right with a shocked expression on his face.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Daniel Mays

David Ganly leans against a surface with his hands together. He looks over his left shoulder.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring David Ganly

Imogen Knight sits at a desk with her hands clasped. Behind her is various photos of the set.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Imogen Knight

Jason Barnett stands with his arms crossed. He wears glasses and a towel around his neck.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Jason Barnett

Josh O'Connor stands in front of a large punch bag wearing large black boxing gloves.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Josh O'Connor

Richard Fleeshman stands laughing, he wears a black top and jeans and has his hands in his pockets. Next to him is Stanley Townsend, who has one finger rested against his lips.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Richard Fleeshman Stanley Townsend

Patrick Martins sits on a massage table with his hands together in front of him. Oliver Ryan sits in the background with his hands clasped.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Patrick Martins Oliver Ryan

Nicholas Woodeson sits on a staircase leaning on step with one hand. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking forward.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Nicholas Woodeson

Sam Yates stands wearing a white t shirt. His arms are crossed and he is shadowed either side in black light.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Sam Yates

Zubin Varla sits with his arms rested forward on his kneed. Hi looks to the side with a serious expression and points forward.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Jason Barnett Zubin Varla

Richard Fleeshman stands wearing a long coat and a flat cap. He has both hands in his coat pockets and wears a serious expression.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Richard Fleeshman

Josh O'Connor sits on a table wearing a towel robe and fingerless gloves. Zubin Varla stands next to him talking in his ear.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Josh O'Connor Zubin Varla

Jason Barnett sits with a towel around his neck, rolling up a roll of bandages.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

Featuring Jason Barnett

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