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Trainspotting The Musical announces West End casting update
A change to the principal cast has been announced following an injury
Trainspotting The Musical has announced a major casting update ahead of its world premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh and the 1996 film, the bold new musical follows Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy and Kelly as they navigate addiction and poverty in Leith.
The production originally announced that newcomer Robbie Scott would play Renton, making his West End debut. However, Scott has had to withdraw from the London run due to injury.
“I’m sad to announce that I will be unable to perform in the West End run of Trainspotting The Musical due to an injury I sustained during rehearsals,” wrote Scott on social media in a joint statement with the show. “The team are providing me with the best possible care to get me back to full fitness, with the aim of playing the role of Renton when the tour opens in Edinburgh this autumn.”
Lewis Kidd, who was originally announced as part of the ensemble, will be stepping into the role of Renton.
Also starring are Sheridan Townsley as Sick Boy, Kieran Andrew as Spud, Frankie O’Connor as Begbie, Finlay Paul as Tommy, Rebecca McKinnis as Cathy Renton, Gordon Cooper as Davie Renton, Ashley J Russell as Colleen, Rosie Dignan as Alison, Yana Harris as Kelly, and Sophie Hutchinson as Lizzie.
The ensemble features Ally Kennard, Kieran Brown, Melanie Marshall, Samuel Stewart, Finlay McKillop, Ciara Ennis, Victoria Nicol, Kyra Fyvie, and Chris O’Mara.
Trainspotting The Musical is written by Irvine Welsh, with music and lyrics by Welsh and Stephen McGuinness. It is directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Set and costume design is by Colin Richmond, musical supervision, orchestration and musical direction is by Stuart Morley, video design is by Douglas O’Connell, choreography is by Christina Andrea, lighting design is by Ian Scott, and sound design is by Rory Madden for Sonalyst.
