Trainspotting the Musical Comes to NottinghamMon, Jan 18, 2027Ticketmaster

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Trainspotting the Musical Comes to Nottingham

Theatre Royal Nottingham in NottinghamMon, Jan 18, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Overview

Trainspotting the Musical is a Arts & Theatre / Theatre / Musical event at Theatre Royal Nottingham in Nottingham.

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Trainspotting the Musical brings Irvine Welsh's iconic story to the stage with music and lyrics by Welsh and Stephen McGuinness. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, the production follows its West End premiere at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and a UK tour that includes a week-long stop at Nottingham Theatre Royal.

Attendees can expect a theatrical adaptation of the cult novel and film, featuring a cast led by Lewis Kidd as Renton. The musical promises the raw energy and dark humor of the original, translated into a live performance with original songs.

This Nottingham engagement is part of a major national tour that visits over twenty venues across the UK.

📍 Nottingham Theatre Royal

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Good to know

The musical is based on Irvine Welsh's novel and its film adaptation.
The production is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
The cast includes Lewis Kidd as Renton.

Frequently asked questions

What is Trainspotting the Musical based on?

It is based on Irvine Welsh's novel of the same name and its film adaptation.

Who is in the cast?

The cast includes Lewis Kidd as Renton, with full casting announced on 11 May 2026.

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