THE FIFTH STEP
Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden in a gripping tale of friendship and confession
December 9, 2025
SERIES: SJTC Extras
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. ★★★★★ ‘Raw, excruciating and alarmingly funny’ ★★★★ ‘Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman are superb’ ★★★★ ‘Laugh-out-loud funny two-hander’ ★★★★ ‘Two actors at the top of their game’
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LOCATION: BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7:30 PM
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