Trainspotting Live

Having seen both films was really looking forward to seeing this.. Do not waste your money. Having only paid for this show (£20!) as short of money and going to lots of free shows during the fringe it was awful value for money. We were not allowed to sit on back row and were thrown shit at, spat at, shouted at! Drinks thrown at us. Absolute poor acting and pointless nudity too. Do not go to this you will regret. Looked around and not much others seemed to enjoy it everyone was just on edge the whole time! Felt like the longest hour of my life. Completely ripped off!! There are a lot of better shows out there.

This show isn't for everyone for reasons that others have commented on but to me it is a great piece of theatre. Great location of an old railway tunnel and immersive seems a good description as you cant help but be directly involved in the action (or spend 75 minutes worrying about being involved). Tribute to the cast and directing that you buy into the characters from the opening "nightclub" scene and only at the end does it properly register that it's a talented group of people doing their jobs. Very good show and one i wish I'd seen years ago.

As a fan of the book and the film, and having had this recommended to me by multiple people, I booked this show with impossibly high expectations, and was delighted to see them exceeded.

The performances were fantastic, they swept you up in the story and the audience interaction only added to the immersiveness.

It's not for the faint of heart, some parts are (intentionally) disgusting, and some incredibly difficult to watch, but overall I was left absolutely blown away by the performances given.

Saw this last year and had to come again - fringe highlight every time, absolutely phenomenal and the new cast this year are just as strong. Fantastic immersive piece that lures you in with the shock and comedy, before taking a really sharp and powerful mood shift to something a lot darker.

I've been coming to see this show for three years now, at the Fringe and elsewhere: it is a constant pleasure to see this bold production reinvented for each audience, and to witness different groups of young Scottish actors at the beginning of their careers making their mark on these iconic roles. As other reviews on this page show, Trainspotting is not for everyone, but I do agree with Irvine Welsh's assessment of the show as being worthy of "fringe classic" status. I'll be back again next year!

This show was one of the biggest let downs I’ve had.

The shocks were fine and funny but beyond grossing people the story was messy and poorly told.

Perhaps 5 years ago this might have passed as innovative and mid-sold as immersive, but to a 2018 audience it’s uninventive and relies of toilet humour .. literally.

It’s just mediocre written monologues performed in traverse with high volume music, flashing penises and flashing lights.

A big fat meh.

Best show at the fringe amazing

Can't recommend this show enough! Totally griping -a very clever adaptation of the book and film. (Although disappointed the character Spud didnt make an appearance) Staging and immersive setting was fantastic.
Not for the faint hearted -full frontal nudity and graphic use of needles.. although for me the seating arrangement added a another level as was amazing to see the shocked faces of other audience members!
If you only see 1 show this festival this needs to be It!

incredible performances across the board. funny and intense in equal measures. if you love the film you'll love this, the actors are awesome and the setting is quality. would defo recommend

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