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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

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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.

Director Finn den Hertog
Year 2025
Duration 2h
Language English
Cast Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman

Now showing

Screening labels
12
Film's age rating
AD
Audio description
F
F-Rated
RS
Relaxed
DF
Dementia friendly
D
Dubbed

Thursday 27 November 2025

Saturday 29 November 2025

Sunday 30 November 2025

Monday 1 December 2025

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