Trainspotting Live

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Theatre (site-specific, adaptation)

  • Venue 150
    Pleasance at EICC - Cromdale Tunnel
  • 18:30, 20:45
  • Aug 1-6, 8-13, 15-18, 20-25
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: King's Head and In Your Face presented by Seabright Live
  • Warnings and additional info: Re-entry is not permitted. This show contains strobe lighting, audience participation, nudity, scenes of sexual violence, violence, strong language and triggering themes. Traditional seating is individual seats; general seating is padded benches.
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Re-entry is not permitted (with the sole exception of patrons who make advance contact with Pleasance to advise the venue of medical conditions that may require them to leave, so that they can be allocated appropriate seating to accommodate their needs). This show contains strobe lighting, audience participation (although unsolicited audience interaction may lead to patrons being ejected without a refund), nudity, scenes of sexual violence, violence, strong language and triggering themes. Seating Note: General Admission seating is padded benches without a seat back. Traditional seating is individual chairs with backs.
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Description

Acclaimed immersive adaptation of Irvine Welsh's classic novel, staged in a bespoke venue unique to the show. The audience are literally part of the action, including the notorious "worst toilet in Scotland" scene. Seven sell-out Fringe seasons – early booking recommended! Choose life. 'The most uncompromising and controversial show you are likely to see anywhere' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). '75 of the most intense, funny and moving minutes of theatre I have ever experienced' ***** (BoxDust.com). 'The cast are incredible' ***** (TheatreScotland.co.uk). 'Better than either the book or film in my opinion' (Irvine Welsh). 'A big fat hit' (NME).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Lift access to level minus 2. Early access offered where possible.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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