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poster movie National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (2025)

2025-11-28

  • Drama
  • Comedy

1h 45m

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.

  • David IrelandWriter
  • Finn den HertogDirector

StatusIn Production

Original LanguageEnglish

Original titleNational Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

Budget$0.00

Revenue$0.00

Casts

  • Profile Jack Lowden with character Luka

    Jack Lowden

    Luka

  • Profile Martin Freeman with character James

    Martin Freeman

    James