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National Theatre Live - Preview: The Fifth Step

CTBA

Special Preview of the highly anticipated stage show.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Stage on Screen

Director Finn den Hertog
Year 2025
Duration 1h 40m
Language English
Cast Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman

Now showing

Tuesday 18 November 2025

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