Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global organization dedicated to helping people addicted to substances pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle via a 12-step program. The 12-step philosophy was ...

There is a weight of expectation on world premiere The Fifth Step, then, part of the Edinburgh International Festival, to ...

Thirty something Luka is new to Alcoholics Anonymous and looking for a sponsor.  James is older, has been in the programme ...

Step forward James, an older recovering alcoholic, who takes the younger, troubled man under his wing to show him the ropes of the 12-steps programme which, for the duration of this piece, centres ...

David Ireland’s new play, directed by Finn den Hertog, is entertaining, but overstuffed. Jack Lowden is magnetic in lead role ...

Review: Edinburgh International Festival Theatre, The Fifth Step, Lyceum David Ireland’s new play for the National Theatre of Scotland takes ...

Despite being the world’s most lethal substance, alcohol has become the most accessible and normalised drug of choice. What many don’t realise is that help is equally as accessible; it simply ...

The National Theatre of Scotland produces some of the most amazing drama. And David Ireland’s writing is amazing. This story ...

who’s new to Alcoholics Anonymous and looking for a sponsor. James (Gilder) is older, has been in the programme for years, ...

The National Theatre of Scotland’s The Fifth Step at the Lyceum as part of the International Festival is a keenly observed ...