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  • Venue Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 5 September 2026
  • Running time Two hours, including 20 minute interval
  • Age guidelines 15+

Book tickets for Trainspotting: The Musical, a brand-new musical inspired by the iconic 1996 film.

Trainspotting The Musical Tickets London

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy and Kelly are back in a thrilling new musical packed with raw energy, sharp humour and live, loud rebellion.

Following the success of the hit immersive Trainspotting Live, Trainspotting: The Musical makes its world premiere in the West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

The new musical is a bold new stage adaptation from Irvine Welsh, who penned the original novel. Music and lyrics are by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh, and direction and development by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Radical, invigorating and defiantly original, this is more than a new musical. It is a major new stage event in the West End.

From Screen to Stage

Reimagined for a new generation, this brand-new musical adaptation brings Irvine Welsh’s story to the stage with a live band, a new score and a bold theatrical approach created for London audiences.

Iconic characters Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy, and Kelly come to life onstage, a group of drug-using working-class characters in Edinburgh just like the original novel and film.

The musical, set to be one of the most talked-about new shows in London, brings the story to life with a live band and confrontational new score inspired by the spirit of a generation.

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Trainspotting: The Musical is one not to miss. Book your tickets now for this bold new musical.

Based on Irvine Welsh’s iconic story, Trainspotting: The Musical follows Renton and his friends through friendship, addiction, identity and survival in a world without easy answers.

Reimagined for the stage as a new musical, it combines the attitude and impact of the original with a fresh score and a powerful live theatrical energy.

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Sheridan Townsley
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Who is in the cast of Trainspotting The Musical?

Starring:

  • Robbie Scott as Renton
  • Sheridan Townsley as Sick Boy
  • Kieran Andrew as Spud
  • Frankie O’Connor as Begbie
  • Finlay Paul as Tommy
  • Rebecca McKinnis as Cathy Renton
  • Gordon Cooper as Davie Renton
  • Ashley J. Russell as Colleen
  • Rosie Dignan as Alison
  • Yana Harris as Kelly
  • Sophie Hutchinson as Lizzie
  • Ensemble: Ally Kennard, Kieran Brown, Melanie Marshall, Lewis Kidd, Samuel Stewart, Finlay McKillop, Ciara Ennis, Victoria Nicol, Kyra Fyvie, and Chris O’Mara

Who are the creative team of Trainspotting The Musical?

  • Written by: Irvine Welsh
  • Director & Development: Caroline Jay Ranger
  • Music & Lyrics: Stephen McGuinness & Irvine Welsh
  • Set & Costume Designer: Colin Richmond
  • Musical Supervisor, Orchestrator & Music Director: Stuart Morley
  • Video Designer: Douglas O’Connell
  • Choreographer: Christina Andrea
  • Lighting Designer: Ian Scott
  • Sound Designer: Rory Madden for Sonalyst
  • Associate Director: Denise Ranger
  • Casting Director: Anne Vosser

Venue Information

Theatre Royal Haymarket , 8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo, Piccadilly), Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 40, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trainspotting The Musical is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London
The running time of Trainspotting The Musical is Two hours, including 20 minute interval
The age recommendations for Trainspotting The Musical are: 15+
Yes, Trainspotting The Musical has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday

Trainspotting: The Musical is a new London stage musical based on Irvine Welsh’s iconic story, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh.

The show is written by Irvine Welsh, with music and lyrics by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh, and is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Renton (played in the film by Ewan McGregor) will be played on stage by 26-year-old Scottish actor Robbie Scott, making his West End debut.

No. Trainspotting: The Musical is a new musical stage production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Trainspotting Live was a previous stage production connected to the wider Trainspotting franchise.

No, sorry, Trainspotting The Musical has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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