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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

TICKETS FROM£18.50

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

Thursday 27 November 2025 - Thursday 15 January 2026

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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, National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step.

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.

 

*Timings subject to change

 

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Ticket prices:

Standard £20.50 Concessions £18.50

Certificate: 15

Length: 115 minutes*

Director: Finn den Hertog

Cast: Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman

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Dates and times

Thursday 15 January 2026 | 7:30 pm

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