Full cast revealed for 'Trainspotting The Musical'

The stage adaptation marks 30 years since the release of the 1996 film, which starred Ewan McGregor as Renton.

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Trainspotting The Musical, which opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 15 July.

Joining Robbie Scott in his West End debut as Renton are 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 comprises Ally Kennard, Kieran Brown, Melanie Marshall, Lewis Kidd, Samuel Stewart, Finlay McKillop, Ciara Ennis, Victoria Nicol, Kyra Fyvie, and Chris O'Mara.

The stage adaptation marks 30 years since the release of the 1996 film, which starred Ewan McGregor as Renton. Written by Irvine Welsh (adapted from his novel) and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, the show follows a group of outsiders navigating a chaotic life of addiction, crime, and dysfunctional friendships.

Welsh said: “I believe the musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film. People need to think about the world we’re living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off. It’s what being human is all about. We’ve put together an incredible Scottish cast and I can’t wait to see them bring the musical to life.”

The stage show will feature new songs by Stephen McGuinness and Welsh, alongside tracks from the original film.

The rest of the creative team includes Set & Costume Designer Colin Richmond, Musical Supervisor, Orchestrator & 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: Frankie O-Connor, Yana Harris, Sheridan Townsley, Kieran Andrew, Robbie Scott. (Photo by Jaap Buitendijk)