Trainspotting Live

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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