Casting update for 'Trainspotting The Musical'

The show, which is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, with music and lyrics by Welsh and Stephen McGuinness, follows the characters of the original film.

Trainspotting The Musical has announced a lead casting update, after a cast member sustained an injury during rehearsals for the West End show. Performances begin at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 15 July.

Robbie Scott was originally scheduled to make his West End debut as Renton. In a post on Instagram, he said: "I'm sad to announce that I will be unable to perform in the West End run of Trainspotting The Musical due to an injury I sustained during rehearsals. The team are providing me with the best possible care to get me back to full fitness, with the aim of playing the role of Renton when the tour opens in Edinburgh this autumn."

The part will now be performed by Lewis Kidd, who was originally announced as part of the production’s ensemble.

The cast also includes 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, and Sophie Hutchinson as Lizzie.

The ensemble features Ally Kennard, Kieran Brown, Melanie Marshall, Samuel Stewart, Finlay McKillop, Ciara Ennis, Victoria Nicol, Kyra Fyvie, and Chris O’Mara.

The show, which is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, with music and lyrics by Welsh and Stephen McGuinness, follows the characters of the original film.

The creative team includes set and costume designer Colin Richmond, musical supervisor, orchestrator and music director Stuart Morley, video designer Douglas O’Connell, choreographer Christina Andrea, lighting designer Ian Scott, and sound designer Rory Madden for Sonalyst.

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Photo credit: Robbie Scott. (Photo by Matt Crockett)