Citizens Theatre has today confirmed Trainspotting will return to its stage after teasing theatre buffs with an upcoming surprise announcement at the weekend.

Making the announcement on its social media pages, the venue said: “After a critically-acclaimed sold-out run in 2016, Trainspotting returns this autumn.

“Catch Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie and Spud at the Citizens from October 18 to November 11.”

The theatre also recreated the famous ‘choose life’ opening monologue of the 1996 film by posting a 16-second long clip of ‘Renton’ running through the streets of Glasgow.

Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting began its life as a piece of drama at the theatre over 20 years ago before returning last year.

The Herald:

Now, hot on the heels of the sequel T2, director of the show Gareth Nicholls has said: “Irvine Welsh’s urgent and uncompromising story clearly still packs a punch - we saw audiences from all backgrounds connecting strongly to its heady mix of humour, heartache, and heroin.

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“Its unflinching look at Scottish identity, masculinity, and choice seems to be as pertinent now as it was 24 years ago and I’m thrilled to be once more bringing this raw, energetic, and iconic modern classic back to the stage.”

Tickets will be available from Tuesday, May 16 from the Citizens Theatre’s website citz.co.uk or by calling the box office on 0141 429 0022.