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The Fifth Step

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    David Ireland 

  • Synopsis

    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.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    2

  • Total

    2

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    21 August 2024

  • Production Notes

    Produced by the National Theatre of Scotland.

  • Venue Notes

    Presented at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.

Original Cast
James Sean Gilder
Luka Jack Lowden
Production Team
Director Finn den Hertog
Sound Design Trainee Samm Anga
Associate Lighting Designer Derek Anderson
Wardrobe Supervisor Lara Bauchop
Assistant Stage Manager (Rehearsals) Ali Biggs
Set Designer Milla Clarke
Costume Designer Milla Clarke
Production Manager Courtland Evje
Lighting Designer Neil Foulis
Technical Manager David Hill
Company Stage Manager Naomi Hoolahan
Sound Supervisor Fraser Mackie
Captioner Louisa McDaid
Audio Description Emma-Jane McHenry
Composer Mark Melville
Sound Designer Mark Melville
Associate Director Katherine Nesbitt
Movement Director Jenny Ogilvie
Lighting Designer Lizzie Powell
Lighting Supervisor Jonny Reed
Stage Technician Scotty Scott
Fight Director Raymond Short
Deputy Stage Manager Emma Skaer
BSL Interpreter/Consultant Yvonne Strain
BSL Interpreter Yvonne Waddell

Published Scripts

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Independent Talent Group

  • Address

    40 Whitfield Street
    London W1T 2RH
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7636 6565

  • Website

    www.independenttalent.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the published play script.