{"product_id":"9781350574069-the-fifth-step","title":"The Fifth Step","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fifth Step\u003c\/i\u003e is a provocative, entertaining and subversively funny new play from David Ireland about men, intimacy and what we choose to put our faith in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated for Best New Play at the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe point is to divest yourself of shame. Anything that'll make you pick up a drink in the future. It's about getting clean.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter many years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James agrees to become the sponsor of newcomer Luka.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the journey to sobriety, the pair bond over black coffee, trade stories, and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Ireland's \u003ci\u003eThe Fifth Step\u003c\/i\u003e is a provocative, entertaining and subversively funny new play. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis revised and updated edition was published to coincide with the @sohoplace production in May 2025, after its premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56230511280502,"sku":"9781350574069","price":11.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_34589234.jpg?v=1757302452","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781350574069-the-fifth-step","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}