NZ release date: 22/01/2026

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.

DIRECTED BY: Finn den Hertog

WRITTEN BY: David Ireland

STARRING: Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman

SHOWING AT THESE
NZ CINEMAS:

Bridgeway, Auckland
Rialto Cinemas, Auckland
Waiheke Community Cinema, Waiheke Island
Mercury Twin Cinemas, Whitianga
Luxe Cinemas, Tauranga
Tivoli Cinema, Cambridge
Odeon, Gisborne
Event Cinemas, New Plymouth
Event Cinemas, Palmerston North
The Screening Room, Masterton
ShoreLine Cinema, Waikanae
Light House Cinema, Wellington
Penthouse Cinema, Wellington
The Village Theatre, Takaka
State Cinemas, Nelson
Town Hall Cinemas, Rangiora
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
Deluxe Cinemas, Christchurch
Lumiere Cinemas, Christchurch
Movie Max Digital Cinemas, Timaru
Central Cinema, Alexandra
Rialto Cinemas, Dunedin