


Enter a fatal battle of prose in Death Note: The Musical, a major new stage production of the bestselling manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, directed by Stephen Whitson. Book Death Note: The Musical tickets on London Theatre.
Death Note: The Musical is a musical focused on a brilliant student named Light Yagami who discovers a mystical notebook with the power to kill anyone whose name is unlucky enough to be written inside it. He quickly becomes consumed by the power he may wield with the ability to decide who lives and who dies. Believing he can shape the world to his liking, Light begins targeting criminals and attracts the attention of Detective L, whose pursuit of these mysterious deaths turns this story into a glorious tale of psychological warfare.
Death Note: The Musical in London is based on the fantastic manga series, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. It brings the global phenomenon to the London stage in a brand-new production at the Barbican Theatre. This musical has a built-in international following, as well as record-breaking concerts at the London Palladium.
This staging features music by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy, and a book by Ivan Menchell. The show is directed by Stephen Whitson, with choreography by Fabian Aloise, set design by Jon Bausor, costume design by Sachiko Nakahara, lighting by Jen Schriever, sound by Peter Hylenski, and video design by Akhila Krishnan.
The cast includes Xander Pang as Light, Colin Ryan as Detective L, Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane, Telly Leung as Ryuk, Grace Mouat as Rem, Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami, and Chloe Saracco as Jerasu. With a smashing script and newly written songs, Death Note: The Musical offers a theatrical version of a story on the consequences of attempting to play God.
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Ages 12+.
30th July, 2026
12th September, 2026
By: Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata
Book: Ivan Menchell
Music: Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics: Jack Murphy
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Moorgate
Bus numbers: (Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night bus numbers: (Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Car park: Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
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| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Enter a fatal battle of prose in Death Note: The Musical, a stage adaptation of the global manga sensation, coming to the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited run.
The recommended age for Death Note: The Musical is Ages 12+..
Death Note: The Musical is playing at Barbican Centre. The theatre is located at Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
The running time of Death Note: The Musical is 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Book tickets for Death Note: The Musical on London Theatre.
Tickets for Death Note: The Musical start at £40.
This production features lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell.
Death Note: The Musical features many great songs, including “They’re Only Human,” “There are Lines,” and “Change the World.”
Stephen Whitson stages the show.
This production is recommended for those ages 12 and over. No one under the age of 5 will be admitted to the theatre as this production contains mature themes.
This production is a brilliant live-action adaptation of a beloved manga series that explores the psychological thrill of trying to change the world by force. With Frank Wildhorn’s score and wonderful songs, this production brings one of the world’s most famous manga series to the London stage on a major scale.
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