Solihull Arts Complex

NT Live: The Fifth Step

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Wed 28 Jan 2026, The Core Theatre film

National Theatre Live screening. 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.

The Fifth Step
by David Ireland

directed by Finn den Hertog

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.

This is a screening, not a live production.

www.ntlive.com

Book Tickets

Wednesday 28 January 2026

7pm

Tickets: Adult £19.50, Student/U16/Senior £18.50 (+ transaction fee)

Running time: 87 minutes (no interval)

Age guidance: 16+

Please note the film will start at 7pm with no trailers, and there will be an interval.

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