A stage adaptation of a cult classic film is coming to York as part of a nationwide tour.
Trainspotting The Musical will run at York Opera House from November 9–14, bringing Irvine Welsh’s infamous characters to life through song and storytelling.
Written by Irvine Welsh - adapted from his best-selling debut novel - and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, the musical launched in London's West End before embarking on a major UK tour.
Mr Welsh said: "I believe the musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film.
"People need to think about the world we’re living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off.
"It’s what being human is all about.
"We’ve put together an incredible Scottish cast, and I can’t wait to see them bring the musical to life."
The original Trainspotting, released in 1996, became the UK’s highest-grossing film that year and was later ranked 10th in the British Film Institute’s list of the greatest British films of the 20th century.
Robbie Scott leads the cast as Renton, alongside Sheridan Townsley as Sick Boy and Kieran Andrew as Spud.
Tickets go on sale from May 13 and can be purchased at www.trainspottingthemusical.co.uk.
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