ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location
Spoken Word
Talk

ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location

Tim Bell / Luath Press • Professional company

60 minutes•Hall
Set firmly in unglamorous 1980s Leith, Trainspotting has burst through stage, film and musical genres, dodging the forces of orthodoxy and censorship. But is it just scurrilous punk, junk, transgressional entertainment that got lucky? Bell reveals how this hard-to-read and on-location book tells truths that need to be told. And how it's everyone's business. Author of 'Choose Life, Choose Leith' and living in Leith since 1980, he brings street-level wisdom, erudite research and a good dash of humour to the Trainspotting phenomenon. 'Great study from a serious Trainspotting scholar' (Irvine Welsh).
Event Details

Thursday 27 August 2026

All performances at 10:30

60 minutes

Hall

14 Johnston Terrace

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£10 (7)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location?

Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location are £10 (7). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location being performed?

ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location is being performed at Hall, located at 14 Johnston Terrace. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location?

You can book tickets for ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location showing?

ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location runs from 27 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location about?

ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location is a spoken word performance at Hall during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Hall

Hall is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Ticket Prices: From £10

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Strong language/swearing

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.ScotlandsFest: Choose Life Choose Leith – Trainspotting on Location represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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