Danny Boyle’s classic movie Trainspotting is getting new life this summer 30 years after its original release.
The film that reshaped British cinema in the 90s is heading for the West End for a "seismic and expectation-defying" new musical.
The brand-new show has been written by Trainspotting novel writer Irvine Welsh with Caroline Jay Ranger on board to direct.
The first casting has also been announced with Scottish actor Robbie Scott to play Ewan McGregor’s role of Renton, marking his west end debut.
In the press release Welsh said: "This musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film. The various stage adaptations of Trainspotting have become acclaimed and moving theatrical experiences and the soundtrack to the movie is obviously iconic. So it made sense to put the music and words together to create an explosive, provocative and entertaining show.
"People need to think about the world we're living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also really need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off - it's what being human is all about - and they'll be well served with this too."
Robbie Scott as Renton in Trainspotting The Musical (Credit Matt Crockett)
We’ve also been teased with the news that “original confrontational and celebratory songs” written by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh will be joined by some of the films best loved tracks - so expect a bit of Underworld and Iggy Pop.
Trainspotting is considered a phenomenon for its unflinching, non-glorified portrayal of heroin addiction in 1990s Edinburgh. It follows McGregor and his friends Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Spud (Ewen Bremner) and Tommy (Kevin McKidd).
At the time of its release it was an instant critical and commercial smash, becoming the biggest grossing UK film of the year taking over $76 million worldwide. Now, it sits in the hall of fame as one of the greatest British films of all time.
Trainspotting the Musical now promises to keep the banner flying: "Radical, invigorating and life-affirming, this provocative, unforgettable experience will have even the most sceptical leave on a consciousness-altering high.
"Trainspotting is not just a show. It’s a moment. It’s a manifesto. It’s who we are."
The show will hit London's Royal Theatre Haymarket from 15 July and tickets are already on sale at the official Trainspotting website.
When and where can I see Trainspotting the Musical?
Trainspotting will come to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket with previews starting from 15 July. Opening night will be on 22 July. Tickets are on sale at the official website now.
The show has confirmed it will run from Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm, and has a running Time of two hours, including 20 minute interval.
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