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The stage musical of Trainspotting has been axed after a dismal ticket sales run, with Edinburgh’s 19% turnout proving too low to justify a UK tour — even in the show’s hometown. Despite a West End run and a planned 5-month tour celebrating 30 years since the film, financial realities and audience apathy forced theaters to cancel, refund tickets, and shutter promotional sites. Irvine Welsh admits the uncertain future, acknowledging harsh reviews but stressing this is about empty seats — not critics. The London production continues until early September, leaving fans across Scotland and England without live access to the gritty, iconic story.

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