Trainspotting Musical’s West End Hope | Glasgow News

Irvine Welsh is still optimistic about his Trainspotting musical, despite its canceled UK tour and harsh reviews — the show’s London West End run remains a roaring success, packed with audiences. The real problem? Sky-high touring costs and steep ticket prices that price out working-class fans. With a 40-person cast and crew, regional tours simply can’t break even. Welsh admits delivering the cancellation news was tough for the young cast, many fresh from drama schools. He sees a wider crisis in the West End, where only big-budget shows survive, while cheaper alternatives like stand-up thrive elsewhere. For now, focus stays on London — but he’s holding onto hope for a future revival when the economy rebounds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df05bccd1bdd94b2