Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting musical leans heavily on Danny Boyle’s film, with shallow scene recreations and forgettable songs.

Anyone hoping to relive the hedonistic glory days of Cool Britannia may want to approach this strangely awkward resuscitation of Irvine Welsh's cult novel with caution.

After months of anticipation the musical version of the 90s film Trainspotting opened in London's West End on Wednesday night.