National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step)

Release Date:	2025-11-28
Runtime:	105 min
Status:	In Production
Genres:	Drama, Comedy
Production:	National Theatre of Scotland, National Theatre, Playful Productions, Neal Street Productions

Overview

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.