THE FIFTH STEP - National Theatre Live at Sheskburn (Nov 28 & 29)

This production runs for approx. 100 minutes with no interval. Therefore, we will have coffee/tea available PRIOR to curtain time; doors will open at 7.00pm for a social start to the evening and the film will begin at 7.30pm.

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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.