Irvine Welsh's PORNO (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

82%

(4 Ratings)

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Members say

Funny, Edgy, Great acting

About the Show

The stage adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel set 15 years after the events of 'Trainspotting'.

Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, and Begbie are now in their forties. In a bid to seek financial freedom, they embark on producing a homemade porn movie. Amidst the dark humor, drugs, and debauchery, they navigate midlife crises, rekindle old grudges, and confront the consequences of past actions.

'PORNO' explores themes of addiction, ambition, and the enduring bonds of friendship, offering a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the human condition in modern Scotland.

'PORNO' transfers to the West End following a 2022 run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival & a UK Tour, and is recommended for ages 16+.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1)

Funny, Edgy, Great acting

See it if You like Trainspotting movies. This play is not a rehash of the movie sequel

Don't see it if Cussing and drug abuse content triggers you. A heads-up on Begbie's spit projectiles for the ones in the front seats of the stalls

Critic Reviews (1)

"It’s not surprising to see that they haven’t chosen life, after all, in this unfortunately miserable adaptation of Welsh’s novel 'Porno'... A few overly slow, silent interludes and an unnecessary interval don’t help."
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Creative team

Davie Carswell

Playwright

Irvine Welsh

Author of Original Book