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Trainspotting The Musical to make its explosive West End debut this summer

‘This musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film,’ says author Irvine Welsh

The Independent UK

Trainspotting: The Musical to make West End debut in London this summer

Scottish actor Robbie Scott will take to the stage to star in the musical as Mark Renton

Evening Standard

Irvine Welsh to publish new sequel to Trainspotting

Men in Love will pick up the stories of the original crew immediately after the close of the 1993 classic as they become serious in their quest for romance

The Guardian - UK

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I Watched Trainspotting For The First Time And I Didn’t Expect To Like It As Much As I Did

One movie I hadn't seen before was Trainspotting, and I decided to give it a go - and I wasn't expecting how much I enjoyed it.

Cinemablend

Eight Edinburgh film locations used in Hollywood blockbusters and how to find them

Locations in and around the surrounding areas of Edinburgh have been used, from dark alleys down the Royal Mile to Princess Street. There has been at least one camera team present over the years near you.

Edinburgh Live

Fair City actor Andrew off to tour live version of Trainspotting but thinks fondly of home town of Perth

With a plum role as the lead in a live theatre version of Trainspotting touring UK cities, Perth's Andrew Barrett is delighted to be back on the road and crawling out of the pan again as he chooses life and resumes his part as Renton.

Daily Record

Best movie inspired art prints to decorate your home with your favourite films

Bring that blockbuster magic home

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Trainspotting lesser-known stars now from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings

Trainspotting was a Scottish phenomenon when it was released in 1996, launching the careers of some very familiar faces in showbiz - but what about those who aren't as popular?

Edinburgh Live

Trainspotting lesser-known stars now from Grey's Anatomy and The Crown to Call of Duty

Trainspotting was a Scottish phenomenon when it was released in 1996, launching the careers of some very familiar faces in showbiz - but what about those who aren't as popular?

Edinburgh Live

Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor says one character 'lives inside him' ahead of Star Wars release

The 51-year-old, who played Renton in the cult flick, plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the new Disney+ Star Wars series.

Daily Record

Ewan McGregor admits Darth Vader meeting left him 'terrified' filming Obi-Wan Kenobi

The 51-year-old Scot shot to fame playing druggie Mark Renton in 1996 movie Trainspotting.

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