Trainspotting — West End premiere
Trainspotting the Musical will premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket this July — Irvine Welsh co-wrote original songs, a live band is confirmed, and Robbie Scott is announced as Renton; the show promises even the infamous toilet scene on stage. (variety.com) (westendtheatre.com)
Performances for the world-premiere run begin July 15, 2026, with an official opening night scheduled for July 22, 2026. (Playbill: ) The limited engagement is booked through September 5, 2026, according to the show's ticketing listings. (Ticketmaster / Discover: ) Tickets were reported to go on sale from 8:00am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, via the production’s official channels. (Theatre and Tonic: ) The creative team credits include director/developer Caroline Jay Ranger, music and lyrics by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh, set and costume designer Colin Richmond, and musical supervisor/orchestrator/music director Stuart Morley. (Official site: ) Choreography is by Christina Andrea, video design by Douglas O’Connell, lighting by Ian Scott, sound design by Rory Madden for Sonalyst, associate director Denise Ranger, and casting by Anne Vosser. (London Theatre Direct: ) Producers say the stage score will mix several songs associated with the 1996 film’s soundtrack alongside new “confrontational and celebratory” material created by Welsh and dance-music producer Stephen McGuinness (aka Steve Mac). (Playbill: )
