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

The show will then embark on a UK tour from october 2026 and will visit Edimburg, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool and Cardiff. Visit here to see the full list of cities. 

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.

Joining them on stage are 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.”

Alongside tracks from the original film, the show will feature new songs by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh.