《第五步驟》由奧利弗獎得主傑克．洛登（Jack Lowden，《敦克爾克大行動》）與艾美獎得主馬丁．費里曼（Martin Freeman，《哈比人》、《新世紀福爾摩斯》）領銜主演。本劇以大膽、直白且不失自嘲幽默的視角，深刻剖析體制與信仰背後的虛偽本質，備受各界好評。

在經歷「匿名戒酒會」多年的「十二步療法」後，詹姆士成為了新人盧卡的戒酒贊助人。兩人在分享過往經歷中建立深厚情誼；然而，當療程進展到「第五步驟」向他人坦承過錯時，詹姆士隱藏的秘密逐漸浮出水面。這段扶助關係究竟是拯救，還是控制？權力不對等的人際關係，正一步步摧毀兩人之間的信任基石。

本劇由劇作家大衛．愛爾蘭（David Ireland）根據個人經歷改編，並由芬恩．丹．赫托格（Finn den Hertog）執導。2024 年於愛丁堡國際藝術節首演後隨即轉戰倫敦西區，其對親密關係、個人信仰與人性弱點的精準探討，引發觀眾強烈共鳴。

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Responder, Sherlock) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play.

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.