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NT Live: The Fifth Step

DirectorDavid Ireland, Finn den Hertog

CastsJack Lowden, Martin Freeman

Duration100 minutes

GenreAlternative Content

Trailer & Synopsis

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 friend ship 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.

NT Live: The Fifth Step is showing in cinemas since November 23, 2025 to December 10, 2025