Trainspotting: The Musical UK tour including Manchester shows cancelled after 'lower than expected' sales

What's OnTheatrePalace TheatreIt had been due to arrive in Manchester in November15:59, 03 Aug 2026The entire forthcoming UK tour of Trainspotting: The Musical has been cancelled after receiving ‘lower than expected’ ticket sales.‌The production is the first theatrical adaption of Irvine Welsh’s 1993 novel of the same name, which inspired the 1996 movie starring Ewan McGregor, and follows a heroin addict in Edinburgh as he navigates through poverty, friendship and addiction alongside his dysfunctional peers.‌The stage show was first announced earlier this year with the musical getting its world premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket last month. However, it received a number of negative reviews from critics.‌Click here for the latest on Manchester's food & drink scene, gigs and more i