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 program of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. As Luka approaches step five dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

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NT Live: The Fifth Step

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David Ireland’s latest work is a grimly comic play that explores the difficult journey to sobriety. This 'daring dramatist' (The Guardian) is best known for his award-winning provocative plays, Cyprus Avenue and Ulster American.

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Dec 4, 2025

NT Live: The Fifth Step · Symphony Space

21 - 25 Aug, 2024

The Fifth Step · Edinburgh International Festival

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