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TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL Cancels UK Tour
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 3, 2026

Following its engagement at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, the world premiere of Trainspotting The Musical will not tour. Presented by Phil McIntyre Live, the musical is based on Irvine Welsh's novel and features a book by Welsh.

Review Roundup: Did TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL Evoke A Lust For Life?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 23, 2026

Cult heroes of youth culture; Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy, and Kelly are back, alongside an ensemble cast and a live band. Featuring some of the electrifying tracks from the film that defined a generation, together with catchy, confrontational and celebratory original songs, set to become singalong, dance-along classics, this is more than nostalgia amplified, it’s a genre-defying new musical that speaks to our contemporary malaise of defiance in the face of an uncertain future.So what did the critics think?

Review: TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Gary Naylor - Jul 23, 2026

Irvine Welsh and Stephen McGuinness make their Musical Theatre debuts - and it shows

Photos: First Look at TRAINSPOTTING at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

The World Premiere of Trainspotting The Musical is making its West End premiere this summer, written by Irvine Welsh (adapted from his best-selling debut novel) and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Robbie Scott Departs TRAINSPOTTING Due to Injury; Lewis Kidd Takes Over Role of 'Renton'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

Trainspotting the Musical has shared a casting update for the role of Renton. The previously announced Robbie Scott is stepping down from the role due to an injury he sustained during rehearsals.

Photos: TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Trainspotting The Musical is preparing to hit the road, and new rehearsal photos offer a first look at the company bringing Irvine Welsh's iconic story to the stage. Check out the images below.

Video: Creator Irvine Welsh Talks TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Go inside the new show Trainspotting the Musical, in a new video featuring with creator Irvine Welsh. Written by Welsh (adapted from his best-selling debut novel) thge production is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger. 

TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL Will Come to Bradford Following West End World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Irvine Welsh's TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL, direct from its West End world premiere, will embark on a UK tour with a stop at Bradford Live, featuring an all-Scottish cast led by Robbie Scott as Renton.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2026- GIANT Opens On Broadway and More
by - Mar 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

TRAINSPOTTING Musical Will Make World Premiere in London in July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

Thirty years after the film was released, the World Premiere of Trainspotting The Musical will make its West End premiere this summer, written by Irvine Welsh and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY To Tour To Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026

Fawlty Towers – The Play will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its UK run. The stage adaptation, written by John Cleese, brings together classic episodes from the original BBC series.

Review: FAWLTY TOWERS- THE PLAY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 14, 2026

Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.

Interview: 'You're Having a Mental Breakdown Eight Times a Week!': Actor Danny Bayne on Finding Truth in Comedy and Going on Tour with FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 8, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Danny Bayne, who is playing Basil Fawlty. We discussed what it was like growing up as a fan of comedies like Fawlty Towers, what he’s looking forward to on tour and why he thinks it’s important that the cast on stage aren’t simply doing impressions of their screen predecessors.

Full Cast Set For John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run earlier this year, will be coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

FAWLY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Return to the West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will return to the West End’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue for a strictly limited three-month season this summer.

FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Currently playing to sold-out houses at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will embark on a major theatre tour for 2025 and 2026.  

FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.

Show of the Week: Save up to 36% on FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

Tickets are available from £18 for Fawlty Towers - The Play at the Apollo Theatre! Save up to 36%.

Vinnie Jones Will Make Stage Acting Debut in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Vinnie Jones will make his stage acting debut as Danny Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses The Musical. The strictly limited season runs at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo from 17 December – 5 January for 28 performances only.

Save Up To 36% on Tickets to FAWLTY TOWERS - The Play at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Save up to 36% on tickets to Fawlty Towers - The Play at the Apollo Theatre. Tickets will be available from £18.