The Fifth Step On-Screen

THE BEST OF BRITISH THEATRE ON THE LPCA SCREEN

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“Raw, excruciating and often alarmingly funny.” – Daily Mail

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“Two actors at the top of their game.” – Evening Standard

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“Hilarious two-hander.” – Guardian

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.


Captured live from the West End.

By David Ireland
Directed by Finn den Hertog

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.


Runtime: 87 mins (no intermission)
Treat as R (for strong language, comments on religion, and sexual themes)


Trailer includes adult content and sexual themes.

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