Trainspotting The Musical Comes to Dunfermline

Based on Irvine Welsh's iconic novel and the cult film adaptation, Trainspotting The Musical brings the raw energy of Edinburgh's underbelly to the stage. With music and lyrics by Stephen McGuinness and Welsh himself, and direction by Caroline Jay Ranger, this world-premiere production first hit London's West End in 2026 before embarking on a major UK tour.

Attendees can expect a visceral theatrical experience featuring Lewis Kidd as Renton, alongside a full cast bringing the gritty, darkly comic story to life. The musical captures the novel's unflinching look at addiction, friendship, and survival, set to an original score that amplifies the emotional highs and lows.

This Dunfermline stop at the Alhambra Theatre is part of an extensive tour that spans over 20 venues across the UK, including Edinburgh Playhouse, Sheffield City Hall, and Manchester Palace Theatre. The production is based on Welsh's novel and its 1996 film adaptation.