Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden begin performances in the West End’s The Fifth Step

Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman will take to the @sohoplace stage tonight, 10 May, in The Fifth Step.

First seen last summer as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, which Lowden featured in, David Ireland’s play is grounded in personal experience, and explores themes of addiction, masculinity, and faith. You can read our exclusive interview with the playwright here.

The West End transfer is co-produced by Neal Street Productions, Playful Productions and National Theatre of Scotland.

Directed by Finn den Hertog, The Fifth Step has set and costume design by Milla Clarke, lighting design by Lizzie Powell, sound design by Mark Melville, movement by Jenny Ogilvie and casting by Stuart Burt.

Additionally, Joseph Ayre (Hijack, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and Joe Rawlinson-Hunt (The Tempest, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) are understudies for the roles of Luka and James, respectively.

The show will play at @sohoplace for a limited 11-week season until 26 July 2025.