Trainspotting the Musical, a stage musical version of Irvine Welsh's 1993 novel Trainspotting, will begin performances July 15 at Theatre Royal Haymarket, with opening night set for July 22. Playbill reported that the production will star Robbie Scott in the role immortalized by Ewan McGregor in the 1996 film adaptation.
Welsh is adapting the story as the musical's book writer, and the score will feature some of the songs from the film's soundtrack, along with "original confrontational and celebratory songs" written by Welsh and dance music pioneer Stephen McGuinness, aka Steve Mac, Playbill noted. Caroline Jay Ranger conceived the project and is directing.
The production features choreography by Christina Andrea; music supervision, orchestrations, and music direction by Stuart Morley; set and costume design by Colin Richmond; video design by Douglas O'Connell; lighting design by Ian Scott; and sound design by Rory Madden for Sonalyst. Additional casting will be announced.