NT Live: The Fifth Step

BBFC RatingNT Live: The Fifth Step

Showing: 27 November 2025

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Thu 27 Nov 2025

CertificateNot Rated
Year2025
GenreStage on Screen
Director(s)Finn den Hertog
Writer(s)David Ireland
LanguageEnglish
CountryUK
Running Time1HR 40MINS
Extra InfoRecommended 15+
Season Stage on Screen

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.



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