NT Live - The Fifth Step
From the Edinburgh International Festival and London’s West End, this new critically acclaimed and grimly comic play explores the difficult journey to sobriety.
From the Edinburgh International Festival and London’s West End, this new critically acclaimed and grimly comic play explores the difficult journey to sobriety.
Step 1: honesty.
Step 2: faith.
Step 3: surrender.
Step 4: self-examination.
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.
This is a screening of The Fifth Step, filmed live in the round, July 2025, at @sohoplace – London’s first new-build West End theatre for 50 years.
Please note: This production contains strong language, comments on religion and sexual themes. It is recommended as suitable for ages 16+.
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes, no interval.
A Neal Street, Playful Productions and National Theatre of Scotland production.
***** ‘Raw, excruciating and often alarmingly funny’ Daily Mail
**** ‘Two actors at the top of their game’ Evening Standard
**** ‘Hilarious two-hander’ Guardian
**** ‘Taut, funny and richly compassionate’ Financial Times
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