NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING: THE FIFTH STEP SAT 19 SEP 2026
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The Fifth Step by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog
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.
★★★★★ ‘Raw, excruciating and often alarmingly funny’ – Daily Mail
★★★★ ‘Hilarious two-hander’ – Guardian
★★★★ ‘Two actors at the top of their game’ – Evening Standard
Watch the trailer HERE
