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Trainspotting Live

Trainspotting Live returns to The Pleasance at EICC for the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! Early booking recommended!

Trainspotting Live

About Trainspotting Live

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.

Eight sell-out Fringe seasons - early booking recommended!

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.

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