Please note this film contains a sequence of flashing lights that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivites.

This screening will be shown with the addition of captions throughout the film. A hearing loop is also available in the Cinema.

Audio Description accessed via headphones and a body pack is available for this screening.

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout 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.

*Timings subject to change.