Trainspotting was an iconic film when it was released in 1996 and remains so today, but now it's been turned into a musical

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.