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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (with closed captions) (15 tbc)
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (with closed captions) (15 tbc)
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (with closed captions) (15 tbc)

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (with closed captions) (15 tbc)

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) starring 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.

Running time: 1hr 40m