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TRAINSPOTTING Musical Will Be Even Darker Than Novel and Film Says Author Irvine Welsh
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has shared that the new Trainspotting musical will be even darker than any previous iteration of the story. 

No Booking Fee for TRAINSPOTTING LIVE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2022

No Booking Fee for Trainspotting Live at the Riverside Studios. Valid on all performances until 6 November 2022

TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Will Tour The UK In 2019
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2018

Trainspotting Live captures the passion and the controversy of the famous novel, then globally successful film, and repackages it into a full-throttle show where the audience are literally part of the action, including the notorious 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' scene.

Northern Stage Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2018

Spring 2019 at Northern Stage features ambitious new productions made in Newcastle, alongside new shows from some of the UK's most exciting and innovative theatre companies and work made by and for children and young people. Plus comedy, dance and an eclectic programme in the intimate Stage 3 performance space.

TRAINSPOTTING Announces A New Block Of Tickets On Sale Through October 20
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2018

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and James Seabright have announced that a new block of tickets is currently on sale for the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live now through October 20, 2018. Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live inhabits a custom-built immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue).

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On TRAINSPOTTING LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018

Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live is now in performances in a brand new immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue). Produced by Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright, Trainspotting Live officially opened just last night, July 15, 2018. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Celebrates Opening Night!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jul 16, 2018

Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live is now in performances in a brand new immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue). Produced by Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright, Trainspotting Live officially opened just last night, July 15, 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Immersive Production of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2018

Below, get a first look at the no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, now in preview performances Off-Broadway. 

Immersive Production Of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2018

The critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live begins preview performances Off-Broadway tonight, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 7 PM.

The Critically Acclaimed Immersive Production Of Irvine Welsh's TRAINSPOTTING Will Premiere Off-Broadway This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2018

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer, James Seabright announced today that the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live will premiere Off-Broadway this summer direct from a world tour. Adapted by Harry Gibson, the production captures the passion and controversy of the generation-defining novel and globally successful film and repackages it into a full-throttled stage show where the audience is an integral part of the action, including the notorious 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' scene. Directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher in collaboration with Greg Esplin (who will also appear in the U.S. production), Trainspotting Live will open a custom-built immersive performance space at 777th 8th Avenue, also home to the long running hit, Drunk Shakespeare. Preview performances are set to begin today, July 5, 2018 with an opening night set for Sunday, July 15, 2018. The U.S. cast of Trainspotting will be announced soon. Tickets are now on sale at www.TrainspottingNYC.com.

Peter Facinelli's BREAKING & EXITING to Open Theatrically and Digitally this August
by Macon Prickett - Jul 2, 2018

Freestyle Digital Media, the Digital Film Distribution division of Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios, has acquired the domestic rights to BREAKING & EXITING, a dark comedy/romance that highlights the world of suicide prevention, which is the directorial debut of Peter Facinelli (who portrayed Dr. Cullen in the TWILIGHT SAGA). The film stars Milo Gibson, in his first leading role, and Jordan Hinson, who also wrote the original screenplay, and Adam Huber, and was produced by the all-female trio of Martine Melloul, for Kali Pictures, Cecile Cubilo and Hinson. Andrew van den Houten is executive producing, along with Melloul. The film will be available in theaters and on digital platforms on August 17th, 2018 and DVD on September 18, 2018.

Cast Announced for Immersive Premiere of TRAINSPOTTING
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright announced complete casting for Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred, immersive production set to open Off-Broadway this summer.

TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Celebrates 800 Standing Ovations Since 2013
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018

The cast of Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-ye-face theatre staging of Irvine Welsh's classic novel, are celebrating!

TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Announces A Two-Week Extension To its London Season and its New York Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2018

Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-ye-face theatre staging of Irvine Welsh's classic novel, today announces a 2-week extension to its upcoming London season - and its first New York transfer.

The Critically Acclaimed Immersive Production Of Irvine Welsh's TRAINSPOTTING Will Premiere Off-Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer, James Seabright announced today that the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live will premiere Off-Broadway this summer direct from a world tour. Adapted by Harry Gibson, the production captures the passion and controversy of the generation-defining novel and globally successful film and repackages it into a full-throttled stage show where the audience is an integral part of the action, including the notorious 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' scene. Directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher in collaboration with Greg Esplin (who will also appear in the U.S. production), Trainspotting Live will open a custom-built immersive performance space at 777th 8th Avenue, also home to the long running hit, Drunk Shakespeare. Preview performances are set to begin on Thursday, July 5, 2018 with an opening night set for Sunday, July 15, 2018. The U.S. cast of Trainspotting will be announced soon. Tickets are now on sale at www.TrainspottingNYC.com.

James Boal and Ex-Hollyoaks Star Andrew Still Join Cast of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018

The final cast is announced for the 2018 UK tour and London season of Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-ye-face theatre staging of Irvine Welsh's classic novel.

Immersive TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Back for a Second Fix at The Vaults
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

The acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-yer-face theatre staging of Irvine Welsh's classic, Trainspotting Live - direct from world tour - is to return to London for an 8-week season at the Vaults from 27 March 20 May 2018.

Citizens Theatre to Return with 50p Ticket Offer for TRAINSPOTTING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

The Citizens Theatre is once again offering intrepid fans a spectacular box office bargain 50p tickets for the company's five-star rated adaptation of Irvine Welsh's landmark novel Trainspotting. From 10am today 14 Oct 100 tickets for Trainspotting will be available for 50p.

Citizens Theatre to Return with 50p Ticket Offer for TRAINSPOTTING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017

The Citizens Theatre is once again offering intrepid fans a spectacular box office bargain 50p tickets for the company's five-star rated adaptation of Irvine Welsh's landmark novel Trainspotting. From 10am on Saturday 14 Oct 100 tickets for Trainspotting will be available for 50p.

TRAINSPOTTING Returns To The Citizens Theatre this Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

Rehearsals are now underway at the Citizens Theatre for Trainspotting, which makes its much anticipated return to the Gorbals venue later this month.

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