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‘It’s got real sass!’ Irvine Welsh chooses new life for Trainspotting as a stage musical

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Mark FisherMarch 24, 2026 at 01:01 AM
‘It’s got real sass!’ Irvine Welsh chooses new life for Trainspotting as a stage musical
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Irvine Welsh is adapting his novel *Trainspotting* into a stage musical, set to premiere at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket in July. Welsh is collaborating with Stephen McGuinness to write original songs, aiming for a proper musical theatre experience rather than a play with added music. The musical will also incorporate some songs from the original film soundtrack, including potentially Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life." The production will feature new characters and material from Welsh's prequel, *Skagboys*, offering a fresh perspective on the story. Robbie Scott will make his West End debut as Renton.

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Making his West End debut, 26-year-old Robbie Scott will play Renton.

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The musical will be adapted by Irvine Welsh with an original set of songs.

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Trainspotting the Musical will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in July.

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Irvine Welsh's 1993 novel Trainspotting is to find new life as a musical.

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The musical will also feature selected songs from the soundtrack of the film.

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Blackpool 30% Robbie Scott 40% Edinburgh 40% Iggy Pop 40% Stephen McGuinness 50% Danny Boyle 50% West End ×260% London 60% Theatre Royal Haymarket 60% Trainspotting ×580% Irvine Welsh ×790%

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