National Theatre Live
The Fifth Step
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 3:00pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 2:30pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 11:30am
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave)
Doors open at 11:00am
Presented with Open Captions
$24 General Admission
$20 Members / Seniors / Students
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).
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 @sohoplace on London’s West End.
Not Rated | 1 hour 40 mins | Drama | 2025
UK | English
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