"Trainspotting the Musical is as legit as it comes, being written by Welsh himself, in a version that will expand on the original story of Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie et al via a couple of new characters and a bit of material from his 2012 prequel Skagboys."
"Negotiations are still underway for exactly what they can get and some of the tunes ('Atomic', 'Lust for Life', 'Born Slippy', 'Temptation', 'Perfect Day') feel better suited to a musical than others."
Irvine Welsh's novel Trainspotting is being adapted into a musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket. The adaptation will expand on the original story with new characters and material from the prequel Skagboys. Welsh is collaborating with Steve McGuinness on some of the songs, while also incorporating covers from the original soundtrack. The project faces challenges due to its edgy content, but it is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, promising a unique theatrical experience.
Read at Time Out London
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