Lewis Kidd

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.

Rialto Chatter: STARLIGHT EXPRESS Will Be Filmed in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express is set to be filmed for a future release. The production will be filming its performances on Tuesday 20 January or Wednesday 21 January. Learn more here!

STARLIGHT EXPRESS Sets Final West End Extension, Plus 2027 World Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express will extend its award-winning run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for the final time. The production will launch a world tour in 2027.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS Extends in London For The Sixth Time
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS will extend at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for the sixth time, with performances now booking until April 2026.

Jeevan Braich to Return to STARLIGHT EXPRESS as Rusty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Jeevan Braich will return to the role of Rusty in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Deluxe Edition Album Will Be Released This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

A new Deluxe Edition version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS album, recorded with the 2024/25 cast of the London production at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, has been announced.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS Extends and Reveals New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre has extended booking for a fifth time, and has announced new cast members.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Extends to October 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre has extended booking with tickets now on sale through to 26 October 2025. This will be the fourth booking extension since the show opened to great critical acclaim in June this year.

Video: STARLIGHT EXPRESS at the Troubadour Wembley Park
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express. The musical opened this summer at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and extended booking through to June 2025.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS Will Release Cast Recording in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express will release its cast album on 8 November, with pre-orders available now. The musical opened this summer at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and extended booking through to June 2025.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals He Wants to Bring STARLIGHT EXPRESS 'Somewhere Up in the North'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he hopes to bring his new production of Starlight Express north of London in the future. Learn more here!

Andrew's Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Extends to June 2025 at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS - which opened this weekend at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre to huge critical acclaim across the media - has extended booking through to June 2025.

Photos: Get a First Look at STARLIGHT EXPRESS at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2024

Get a first look at Starlight Express in the West End! Learn how to purchase tickets.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS Reveals Starlight Auditorium and New Production Details
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024

Starlight Express has revealed new production details, including a first look at the Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.