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The Fifth Step Tickets

Duration

2 hrs

Age limit

Suitable for 16+ yrs

Two men in AA form a precarious bond that's tested when the fifth step of recovery forces them to confront their darkest secrets.

Great for

Fans of drama | Adults

  • Following its acclaimed world premiere at the 2024 Edinburgh International Festival, award-winning talents Jack Lowden (Olivier winner, "Slow Horses") and Martin Freeman (Emmy, BAFTA winner for "Sherlock") command the stage in this provocative exploration of addiction recovery. Originally developed as a collaboration between Ireland and the National Theatre of Scotland, this two-hander by David Ireland examines the complexities of the AA recovery process through the lens of sponsor-sponsee dynamics.

    The story

    New to Alcoholics Anonymous, Luka reluctantly accepts James as his sponsor – an older man who appears to have mastered the program's twelve steps. Their relationship grows increasingly complex as Luka approaches the pivotal fifth step, which demands complete honesty about one's past transgressions. Over black coffees and shared conversations, it becomes clear that both men harbor dangerous secrets that could jeopardize their journey. Get tickets to The Fifth Step in London's @sohoplace to catch the limited run now.

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    What our guests say

    Alina I

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026

    Juliet S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jul 2025
    New theatre. Intimate seating. Excellent acting.

    Katherine H

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Jul 2025
    The performance was brilliantly acted

    Ruth T

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Jul 2025
    The 2man performance was very powerful but although it said 2hrs on my ticket, it only lasted 1hr 20mins. Bearing in mind I travelled down from Leeds (day trip) to see it I felt somewhat cheated! Theatre excellent. Good aircon on a very hot day.

    Martin S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jul 2025
    What a fantastic theatre - comfortable, air conditioned, fantastic views, all in the round - just perfect. The performance matched the surroundings - Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden were just brilliant as well as being funny. A great script, brilliantly acted, in a great venue!

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