Death Note: The Musical Tickets

Death Note: The Musical in London

Death Note: The Musical returns to the Barbican Theatre, just a short walk from Moorgate, following its sell-out UK premiere in 2026. Based on the bestselling Japanese manga, this stage adaptation transforms the cult phenomenon psychological thriller into a high-intensity musical. When high school student Light discovers an otherworldly notebook that will kill anyone whose name is written in its pages, he sets about ridding the world of evildoers - until quirky detective L enters the scene, seeking to discover who exactly is behind the murders. What ensues is a tense game of cat and mouse, in this “deliciously dark masterpiece” (Stage2Page), back in London for a strictly limited run. 

What Is Death Note: The Musical About?

When brilliant but disillusioned student Light Yagami discovers a mysterious notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes in it, his world changes instantly. The notebook belongs to Ryuk, a bored Shinigami, or death god, who drops it into the human world for his own amusement.

Determined to rid society of criminals, Light adopts the alias “Kira” and begins delivering his own twisted idea of justice, until his actions attract the attention of an enigmatic and eccentric detective known only as L. As the two engage in a tense battle of intellect and morality, the line between hero and villain swiftly blurs.

Blending supernatural elements with a gripping psychological duel, Death Note: The Musical explores power, corruption and the consequences of absolute justice, set to a stirring, contemporary score. 

The History of Death Note: The Musical 

Death Note began as a manga series serialised between 2003 and 2006, quickly becoming a worldwide success. It has since inspired an equally acclaimed anime adaptation, live-action films, novels and video games, cementing its place as a modern pop culture phenomenon.

The musical adaptation premiered in Tokyo in 2015 and has since been staged in South Korea and in concert versions internationally, including two limited-run, sell-out concert stagings at the London Palladium and Lyric Theatre in 2023. The full production made its UK premiere at the Barbican Theatre in 2026, continuing the story’s global journey from page to stage. 

The Cast of Death Note: The Musical 

Whose name will be written in the Death Note? Casting for this production includes:

• Light Yagami - Xander Pang
• L - Colin Ryan
• Misa Amane - Stephanie Zaharis
• Ryuk - Telly Leung
• Rem - Grace Mouat
• Soichiro Yagami - Paolo Montalban
• Jerasu - Chloe Saracco
• Sayu - Elise Buckley

Death Note: The Musical Cast and Creatives

Death Note: The Musical features a book by Ivan Menchell (Bonnie & Clyde, The Cemetery Club), with music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel) and lyrics by Jack Murphy (Wonderland, The Civil War). The original manga was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. 

Further creative team members are to be confirmed. 

Death Note: The Musical Tickets at the Barbican Theatre

Death Note is a “unique and exquisite musical” (West End Best Friend); you won't want to miss this cult phenomenon, fully realised in London for the very first time. Filled with moral complexity and an electric score, Death Note: The Musical is “to die for” (All That Dazzles). The battle of wits between Light and L will have you on the edge of your seat, and is sure to be in high demand, as the previous concert stagings sold out. Secure your tickets to Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican Theatre today.