The Fifth Step


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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.

TWO SHOWS ONLY! December 7 & 9 @ 10:30AM in Avalon 1!

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Details:
100 min
Rated NOT RATED - TREAT AS R
Aspect Ratio - Flat (1.85 : 1)
Distributor - By Experience
in English

Showing Today at the Theater Fri, May 29

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