The Fifth Step Premiere
Stream the worldwide online premiere of The Fifth Step.
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Thursday 1 October | Live at 7pm BST.
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On the night, audiences can enjoy captioned, BSL interpreted and audio-described versions of The Fifth Step.
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About the show
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by 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.
Please note: This production contains strong language, comments on religion and sexual themes.
Running time: 90 minutes (no interval)