Trainspotting Live (London) London Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (7)
See it if you’re a fan of the book/film and/or you love gritty absorbing immersive theatre. This is an intense show.
Don't see it if you’re prudish, don’t like swearing, actors interacting with you. and beware of the splash zone around the toilet…
See it if an assault - but amazingly well done - follows the book rather than the film
Don't see it if easily offended
See it if You want to experience a visceral theatrical rendering of the well known book/movie
Don't see it if You’re hoping for something groundbreaking
See it if Second time I've seen it. This story never gets old.
Don't see it if You don't like immersive shows, nudity and uncomfortable situations. This is not a comedy. It's a difficult shaw to watch but amazing.
See it if Like the book / movie. You can handle visceral, gritty, dark, immersive productions with difficult themes.
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See it if You want to see an intimate show with a great cast, minimal staging used to maximum effect and well portrayed, very edgy characters
Don't see it if You don't want to interact with the characters and be up close (or sit at the very back)
See it if You liked the books and movies
Don't see it if Well..go see it anyway
Critic Reviews (3)
"Harry Gibson’s adaptation retains the hectic, episodic feel of Welsh’s story but trims away key events and at least one major character. "
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"This show is not going to be to everyone’s taste. It’s probably the most full on, offensive and challenging production you will ever attend. But it is magnificent and it is timely."
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"It is at turns hilarious and stomach-churning ... you can feel too pummelled to take it all in. But it also gives Welsh’s book the authentic tang of young lives lived on the edge."
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