by David Ireland

directed by Finn den Hertog

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.

A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India.

When a low-caste girl is found murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

This crime drama is BAFTA-nominated and a BIFA-winner.

Director(s): Sandhya Suri

Runtime: 120 minutes, Year: 2025

Language: Hindi (English subtitles)

Cast: Sanjay Bishnoi, Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar

IMDb: 7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Critics Consensus:

Shahana Goswami bristles with unforgettable intensity in Santosh, a nervy procedural that asks the hard questions about a culture's social hierarchy.

Critics Consensus

Shahana Goswami bristles with unforgettable intensity in Santosh, a nervy procedural that asks the hard questions about a culture's social hierarchy.