National Theatre Live:
The Fifth Step
NT Live Encore Screening at Theatre Porto – get tickets – click here
Date 28th November 2025, 7pm
Certificate 15
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.
Certificate 15 | Running time Approx. 1hr 40m no interval
National Theatre Live – the best of British theatre.
On a screen near you – at Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Booking information
Book tickets now via Ticketsource – click here
Please note all seating is standard, un-reserved bench and back-rest seating (lovely cushions are provided).
- Standard – Adult Ticket (25+) £12
- Young Person (Under 25) £10
- Concession by conscience £10
