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Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman as two men in Alcoholics Anonymous. They both look up as folding chairs and empty cups can be seen in the background.

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Age Rating: 15
Duration
1 hour 27 minutes (No interval)
Date
Thu 27 - Sun 30 Nov 2025
Venue
Cinema
Accessible performances available
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Tickets: £19.50 (£17.50) 

Under 26s & Students £10.50 

Cast:

Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman

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Recommended Age:
15 for very strong language, strong sex references

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 Soho Place on London’s West End.

Accessible Performances

Sun 30 Nov 2025 2:00 pm - Captioned
A close up of the red cinema chairs and steps

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