Running from 3rd November to 15th January, Trainspotting Live brings the cult 1990s film into the realms of immersive theatre for production that’s left author Irvine Welsh ‘blown away’.

This punchy, 75 minute production recaptures the passion and the controversy of the famous novel, then globally successful film, and repackages it into an immersive production – the audience are literally part of the show, including the notorious “Worst Toilet in Scotland” scene.

“Choose us. Choose life. Choose mortgage payments; choose washing machines; choose cars; choose sitting on a couch watching mind-numbing and spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing fuckin junk food intae yir mooth. Choose rotting away, pushing and shiteing yersel in a home, a total fuckin embarrassment tae the selfish, fucked-up brats ye’ve produced. Choose life.”

Trainspotting is the story of Mark Renton and his friends, living through the Edinburgh heroin scene of the 80s. Harry Gibson’s original stage adaptation, written before it became the famous blockbuster film, was instantly successful and controversial, and won the Sunday Times Award for Best New Play. For this 21st anniversary production, In Your Face Theatre’s Scottish cast have created a snappy and vibrant affirmation of the power and humour of the piece.

This no-holds-barred immersive, in-yer-face theatre production left Irvine Welsh feeling “blown away” – for avid fans this is a must, and if you’ve never read the book or seen the film: this is your ticket to a ride you won’t soon forget. ……………………………………………………………………………………….

COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to attend Trainspotting Live at The Vaults on 30th November, and 1 x pair of tickets for 1st December. To enter the competition, send an email to ava@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line, and please specify which performance you would like to win tickets for. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: Trainspotting is set in which UK city?

A: .1) Edinburgh .2) London .3) Cardiff .4) Newcastle Competition

T&Cs: Prize package is a pair of general admission tickets to Trainspotting Live at The Vaults, Waterloo. Tickets valid for 30th November of 1st December. Subject to availability. Closing date: 04/11/2016. The winner will be notified and given 3 days to accept prize, if the winner does not come forward a new winner For ages 16+

Reviews:

★★★★★

Seventy-five of the most intense, funny, and moving minutes of theatre I have ever experienced.

Box Dust

★★★★★

The best piece of theatre I have ever seen.

LDN Card

★★★★★

Unapologetic, brutal, a masterpiece…. these guys will give Punchdrunk a run for their money.

Remotegoat

★★★★★

Do not miss this hidden gem.

Plays To See

Creatives: Author: Irvine Welsh Adapted by: Harry Gibson Director: Adam Spreadbury-Maher with Greg Esplin

Booking Information: 3 Nov 2016 – 15 Jan 2017 Tuesday – Sunday 7pm Wednesday – Saturday 8.45pm Friday and Saturday 10.30pm General Admission £25 Allocated Seating £35 20 Early Bird tickets at £20 per performance