Just now available online from the National Theatre. Olivier Award winner Jack Lowden and Emmy and BAFTA Award winner Martin Freeman star in David Ireland’s twisty two-hander The Fifth Step. Jack Lowden is best known for his performance in Slow Horses, Martin Freeman for Sherlock and The Office.
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 taut one-act was directed by Finn den Hertog and filmed live at Soho Place Theatre in the summer of 2025.
This is just one of many fantastic National Theatre shows you can stream on ntathome.com (National Theatre at Home) so if you’re a lover of live theatre, do invest in a subscription if you don’t already have one. Or you can rent this play for 3 days for £7.99 ($10).
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