Trainspotting Live

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Theatre (site-specific, adaptation)

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  • Venue 150
    Pleasance at EICC - Cromdale Tunnel
  • 18:00, 21:00
  • Aug 4-9, 11-16, 18-21, 23-28
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: King’s Head and In Your Face presented by James Seabright
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains distressing themes, nudity, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of violence, strobe lighting and strong language.
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
General admission seating does not have a seat back and involves sitting on padded benches, traditional seating offers patrons individual chairs with backs.
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Description

Acclaimed immersive adaptation of Irvine Welsh's classic, staged in a bespoke venue unique to the show. The audience are literally part of the action, including the notorious 'worst toilet in Scotland' scene. Direct from a global tour, this is a ticket to ride you won't soon forget. Back after five sold-out Fringe seasons, so book early! Choose life. 'A big fat hit!' (NME). 'Best way to experience Trainspotting. I was shocked and I wrote the f*cking thing!' (Irvine Welsh). 'Must see for fans of the novel and film' **** (Telegraph). 'Will get you laughing and screaming' (Time Out).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Lift access to level minus 2. Early access offered where possible.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
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