National Theatre Live The Fifth Step
Event

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

  • Thu 27 Nov 25

    19:00 - 20:45

  • Colchester Campus

    Lakeside Theatre

  • Event type

    Arts, culture and performances

  • Event organiser

    Lakeside Theatre

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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.

by David Ireland.

directed by Finn den Hertog.

Running Time: 100 mins TBC

BBFC Certificate:  15 TBC


Book your tickets

Advance Prices: 

  • Students: £6
  • Concessions (including staff and alumni): £10
  • Public: £15

The National Theatre Live poster for 'The Fifth Step'. Starring Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman. Written by David Ireland and directed by Finn den Hertog.