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Duration

2 hr

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

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Fans of drama | Adults

4.7/5

(22)

Martin Stiven

Martin

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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!
Ruth Thorn

Ruth

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
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.
  • 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.

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.7
    22 ratings

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    What our guests say

    Ruth Thorn

    Ruth

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    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 Stiven

    Martin

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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!
    Juliet Santini

    Juliet

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    New theatre. Intimate seating. Excellent acting.
    Katherine Haigh

    Katherine

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The performance was brilliantly acted
    Jonathan Hock

    Jonathan

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Amazing writing and acting, really wonderful show!
  • Show details

    Genre: Plays

    Audience: Suitable for 16+ yrs

    Theater name: @sohoplace

    Theater facilities: bar, air conditioning, restrooms, elevator

    Theater accessibility: accessible restrooms, wheelchair accessible, guide dogs allowed

    Dress code: Smart casual

    Cast & crew

    • Leading roles: Jack Lowden as Luka and Martin Freeman as James

    • Director: Finn Den Hertog

    • Playwright: David Ireland

    • Casting: Stuart Burt CDG

    • Set & costume designer: Milla Clarke

    • Sound designer: Mark Melville

    • Lighting designer: Lizzie Powell

    Additional info

    • Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

    • This show is not appropriate for audiences below the age of 16.

  • You will receive an email with your The Fifth Step voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.

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