NT Live: The Fifth Step

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (SLOW HORSES, DUNKIRK) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (THE HOBBIT, THE RESPONDER) in THE FIFTH STEP, the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step program 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 this provocative and entertaining production, filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End. Choose from two chances to catch this spectacular staging on the big screen: a open captioned matinee at 1:00, or an evening encore at 7:00. Advance tickets on sale now! https://bit.ly/4bSzWTc

NT LIVE: THE FIFTH STEP screens as part of JBFC Series World Stage on Screen, which is sponsored by The Knolls—A Bethel Community.

You may also like the following events from Jacob Burns Film Center:

• This Tuesday, 24th February, 07:00 pm, Docs Without Borders: Winter 2026 in Pleasantville
• This Thursday, 26th February, 07:00 pm, Familiar Touch: Screening + Q&A with Filmmaker Sarah Friedland and Memory Care Experts in Pleasantville
• This Saturday, 28th February, 02:00 pm, Train Dreams: 35mm Screening + Q&A w/ director Clint Bentley & cinematographer Adolpho Veloso in Pleasantville

Also check out other Arts events in Pleasantville, Theatre events in Pleasantville.