Trainspotting sequel Irvine Welsh’s Porno is coming to the Arts Theatre in the West End for a strictly limited run.
Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Irvine Welsh’s Porno is a full-length stage adaptation of the acclaimed novel, coming to the Arts Theatre on Sunday evenings this autumn.
Disturbing, shocking & extremely funny, fifteen years after Trainspotting what has become of Renton, Sickboy, Begbie & Spud?
The London cast includes Liam Harkins (The Celtic Story, Retreat), Tony McGeever (Shetland, Lord Of Rings : The Rings Of Power), Jenni Duffy (River City), Chris Gavin (Days That Shook The World), Kevin Murphy and Tom Carter (Coronation Street, Emmerdale).
Porno is written and produced by the award-winning Davie Carswell, and directed by Jonty Cameron.
Irvine Welsh’s Porno is playing on Sunday evenings at the Arts Theatre in London from 29 October to 10 December 2023.
What's the story of Irvine Welsh’s Porno?
Mark Renton hasn’t been back to Leith since… well, since he robbed his pals and fcked off to Amsterdam. Life has been… good? But there’s always been something missing. How will SICKBOY, BEGBIE & SPUD react to the return of RENTON? Have they all settled down and become respectable members of society? Did they CHOOSE LIFE? Of course, they fcking didn’t!
Who is in the cast of Irvine Welsh’s Porno?
Liam Harkins as Renton, Tony McGeever as Sickboy, Jenni Duffy as Lizzie, Chris Gavin as Begbie, Kevin Murphy as Spud and Tom Carter as Knox.
Who are the creative team of Irvine Welsh’s Porno?
Written and produced by Davie Carswell, based on Irvine Welsh’s novel.
Directed by Jonty Cameron.
Reviews of Irvine Welsh’s Porno
★★★★ “A fantastic stage adaptation” - Theatre Weekly ★★★★ “Everything that Trainspotting lovers wanted and more.” - Theatre Scotland ★★★★ “Completely blown away by how great it was!” - Edinburgh Live “Coarse, gutsy and funny. The pathos as real as the comedy.” – The Guardian “It’s difficult to imagine anyone but Robert Carlyle taking on the role of psychopath Begbie but Chris Gavin is a worthy successor.” – Broadway World
Show Information
Performance dates
29 October 2023 - 10 December 2023
Age restrictions
16+
Running time
2 hours 5 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings: Sunday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Important Notes
Note:
This production contains strong language throughout.
Venue Information
Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line) Nearest Buses: 24, 29, 176
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