Esplanade Presents | National Theatre Live The Fifth Step (Screening) – NC16

Written by David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog ★★★★★ ‘Raw, excruciating and often alarmingly funny’ – The Daily Mail   ★★★★ ‘Two actors at the top of their game’ – Evening Standard   ★★★★ ‘Hilarious two-hander’ – The Guardian    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 London’s West End.