Trainspotting The Musical reveals full West End cast

Full casting has been revealed for the world premiere of Trainspotting The Musical, which will take place in the West End.

The production is presented by Phil McIntyre Live and is written by Irvine Welsh, based on his novel. It is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, with music and lyrics by Welsh and Stephen McGuinness. The score includes tracks associated with the original film alongside new material written for the stage.

The musical follows the beloved characters of Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy and Kelly, following their story three decades after the release of the 1996 film adaptation, which starred Ewan McGregor and became the highest-grossing UK film of that year. The film went on to receive a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay and was later ranked in the British Film Institute list of the 100 greatest British films of the 20th century.

The show will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Wednesday 15 July 2026. A tour has also been revealed, and you can find details of that here.

As already revealed, Renton will be played by Robbie Scott, who will be making his West End debut.

Joining Scott will be fellow Scottish actors 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.

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.”

Also on the creative team are 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, sound designer Rory Madden for Sonalyst, associate director Denise Ranger and casting director Anne Vosser.

Tickets are on sale now.