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Against a stark black background, Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden stare at each other intensely on-stage.
Sun 8 Feb 2026
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (Screening)
Film
Theatre
Event organiser:
Leeds Heritage Theatres - City Varieties

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.

City Varieties

Swan Street
Leeds
LS1 6LW
United Kingdom

53.799003, -1.542495

    Date
    Sun 8 Feb 2026
    Show all dates/times
    Sun 8 Feb 2026
    2:00pm

    Ticket price

    £
    20.50
    Box Office
    0113 243 0808

    Running Time: 1hr 40mins (interval TBC)

    Certificate: 15 TBC

    Triggers and advisories: TBC

    Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

    Accessibility
    Baby changing facilities
    Wheelchair access

    Leeds Heritage Theatres - City Varieties

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