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Highlights

• World premiere of Trainspotting as a full-scale West End musical
• Written by Irvine Welsh, adapted from his bestselling debut novel
• See Edinburgh's most notorious characters brought to the stage live
• Opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket in the heart of London's West End
• Thirty years after the film, the story arrives on stage for the first time

Opening times

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Performance times

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• <h3 dir="auto">Trainspotting The Musical Age Guidance and Suitability</h3><p dir="auto">Trainspotting The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket carries an age guidance of 15+. The show deals with themes of addiction, poverty and contains strong language throughout. Parents and guardians should use their own judgement when considering whether the content is suitable for younger audience members.</p><h3 dir="auto">Trainspotting The Musical Performance Schedule</h3><p dir="auto">Performances run Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm. The first performance is Wednesday 15 July 2026, with press night on Wednesday 22 July at 7.00pm.</p><h3 dir="auto">Getting to Theatre Royal Haymarket</h3><p dir="auto">Theatre Royal Haymarket is located on Haymarket in London's West End, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines). The theatre is also within easy walking distance from Charing Cross station.</p>

Visitor guidelines

• <ul dir="auto"><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Please be seated before the start of the performance.</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Food and drinks are not allowed inside the auditorium.</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Photography and recording are not permitted during the performance.</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.</p></li></ul>

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