Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh and More Added To Latitude Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

The multi-award-winning Latitude Festival is poised to return to the beautiful Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024. Headliners Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand and Judi Love spearhead an eclectic lineup fusing music with the arts.

Review: IRVINE WELSH'S PORNO, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - May 13, 2024

Porno lives up to its opening line: sequels are never as good as the original. Edinburgh's infamous pack of misfits (Renton, Bigbie, Sick Boy and Spud) reunite ten years after their appearances in the award-winning Trainspotting. They're all grown up, and surpisingly still alive.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for HANGMEN West Coast Premiere At San Jose Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

Cast Set For POWER OF SAIL at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced casting the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

European Premere of POWER OF SAIL Comes to the Menier Chocolate Factory Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

With its critically acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures running at the venue, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Dominic Dromgoole returns to the company, after the success of last year’s Marjorie Prime, to direct.

GODS AND MONSTERS Stage Adaptation to be Presented at Theater Wit in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023

A new stage production of “Gods and Monsters,” based on the 1995 novel “Father of Frankenstein” by Christopher Bram, is being reimagined by two Chicago theater artists. See details here!

Mercury Theatre Will Stage a Revival of David Greig and Gordon Mcintyre's Play With Songs, MIDSUMMER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced that they will present a new revival production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre's play with songs Midsummer.

Forbes Masson to Star in JEKYLL & HYDE At The Lyceum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Forbes Masson has been cast in the Scottish premiere of Jekyll & Hyde at the Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.

Review: IRVINE WELSH'S PORNO, Arts Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 6, 2023

An alleged hit at the Fringe in 2022, it disappears on a bigger stage and sadly becomes a steady trudge.

THE WITCHES Leads our Top Ten Shows for November
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 1, 2023

The nights may be getting longer and darker, but the West End is bright with fabulous new productions this November.

Irvine Welsh's PORNO Comes to the West End This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

Trainspotting sequel Irvine Welsh's Porno hits the West End this month. The new play runs at the Arts Theatre West End from October 29th to December 10th. The London run follows an acclaimed UK tour and a sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Central Scotland Documentary Festival Returns This Fall
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2023

Central Scotland Documentary Festival is returning to engage audiences with thought-provoking films and discussions. 30 films are set to be screened at venues across Stirling including Macrobert's Filmhouse, Macrobert Moviehouse Plean and debuting this year - The Engine Shed.

THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE Will Be Released in Cinemas and On Sky Arts This October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, director Hope Dickson Leach's new version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, co-written with Vlad Butucea, will be shown at selected cinemas in Scotland and UK. Learn more about how to catch the show in cinemas here!

Sam Graham, Original 'Eck' in DEAD DAD DOG, Joins Cast of John McKay's SUNNY BOY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

Sam Graham, the original lead in 'Dead Dad Dog,' joins the cast of John McKay's 'Sunny Boy' 35 years later. Get the details on this unique casting announcement and the return of McKay's first play in over 30 years.

Irvine Welsh's PORNO Transfers to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Irvine Welsh’s PORNO is a full-length stage adaptation of the novel by the same name. Now the show transfers to London’s theatreland, playing a season of seven Sunday nights at the Arts Theatre West End. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Irvine Welsh's PORNO Comes to Liverpool, Crewe, and Manchester in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023

Fifteen years after TRAINSPOTTING, what has become of Renton, Sickboy, Begbie & Spud? Disturbing, shocking & extremely funny. Contains swearing, sexual language, debauchery, drug use and even more swearing. As if you'd expect anything else...

TRAINSPOTTING Musical Will Be Even Darker Than Novel and Film Says Author Irvine Welsh
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has shared that the new Trainspotting musical will be even darker than any previous iteration of the story. 

Edinburgh International Book Festival Announces Its 2023 Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today announces its 2023 programme which celebrates The Joy of Words and its 40 years as the world’s leading celebration of the written word.

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Returning Favourites
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.