The Fifth Step

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Directed intimately in-the-round by Finn den HertogTHE FIFTH STEP is a provocative, entertaining and subversively funny new play from David Ireland – coming to @sohoplace for a limited run this summer!

Step 1: honesty.
Step 2: faith.
Step 3: surrender.
Step 4: self-examination.

Following an acclaimed sold-out Edinburgh season, Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) reprises his role as Luka joined in the West End by Emmy, BAFTA and SAG Award winner Martin Freeman (The Responder, Sherlock) as James..

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What is The Fifth Step about?

After many years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James agrees to become the sponsor of newcomer Luka.

On the journey to sobriety, the pair bond over black coffee, trade stories, and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences.

On the cusp of Step 5, their conversations must turn to confessionals, with progress hinging on Luka revealing secrets that could lead back to alcohol. But it’s clear that James also has dangerous truths in his past, truths that threaten the trust on which both their recoveries depend.

Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances from 10 May – 26 Jul 2025

Running Time

90mins, no interval.

Cast & Creatives

Jack Lowden (Luka), Martin Freeman (James)

Finn den Hertog (Director), David Ireland (Writer)

Age Guidance: 16+

Booking Period

10 May - 26 Jul 2025

Weekly Performances

Monday 7:30PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 7:30PM
Thursday 2:30PM, 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1176

Venue Information

@sohoplace

1-2 Soho St, London W1D 3GN

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Buses

1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

Nearest Car Parks

Q-Park Chinatown