National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
March 15, 2026 | 1PM
TICKETS: $15 for Members | $20 for general public
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.
National Theatre Live is a telecast and not a live performance at the Museum.
Estimated runtime: 100 min.
National Theatre Live screenings are made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.