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Death Note: The Musical

Returns in 2027

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Production shot of the cast of Death Note The Musical on stage

Based on the iconic Japanese manga phenomenon, this ★★★★★, 'exhilarating' (The Stage) new musical is on 'a whole other level' (The Guardian).

With over 30 million copies sold worldwide, this 'triumphant, fantastical manga thriller' (WhatsOnStage) by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata is a global sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Now, boldly reimagined for the London stage, this 'highly entertaining musical' (The Times) features an 'electrifying, symphonic and catchy' (BroadwayWorld) score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell.

When brilliant student Light Yagami discovers a notebook with the power to determine who lives and who dies, his mission to reshape society quickly spirals out of control and attracts the attention of the elusive and ruthless detective L. What begins as justice descends into obsession and forces both to confront the limits of morality itself.

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Running time:
Approximately 2h 35mins (including a 20-minute interval)

Age guidance: 12+  (no under 5s will be admitted. Under 14s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over)

Content warning: 
This production includes themes of an adult nature, including reference to suicide. It contains strobe lighting and flashing images.

Filming: Tue 27,  Wed 28 and Thu 29 Apr 2027
Trafalgar Entertainment will be filming these performances of Death Note, including audience members.

The cast for 2027 performances of Death Note will be announced in due course.

Please note that we do not allow any ticket resales via third party resale websites; any such tickets will be void and invalid for entry.

Produced by HoriPro and Trafalgar Theatre Productions.

Presented in association with the Barbican.

Creative Team

  • Frank Wildhorn   Music
  • Jack Murphy   Lyrics
  • Ivan Menchell   Book
  • Stephen Whitson   Director
  • Fabian Aloise   Choreographer
  • Jon Bausor   Set Designer
  • Jason Howland   Musical Supervisor, Orchestration & Arranger
  • Morgan Reilly   Additional Lyrics
  • Katy Richardson   Musical Director
  • Billy Jay Stein / Strange Cranium   Music Producer
  • Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting   Casting Director
  • Sachiko Nakahara   Costume Designer
  • Jen Schriever   Lighting Designer
  • Peter Hylenski   Sound Designer
  • Akhila Krishnan   Video Designer
  • Paul Kieve   Illusions
  • Campbell Young Associates   Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Designer

Ticket prices

Standard
From £34 (£30 + £4 transaction fee)

These accessibility provisions are available for this event.

Audio described
BSL
Captioned

Reviews

  • ‘The best show I have seen in the last decade‘
    Radio Times
  • ‘It is a sight to behold‘
    The Guardian
  • ‘An exhilarating rush of modern, mythic and tragic‘
    The Stage
  • ‘A very big show in every sense: ambition, emotions, scale, spectacle, cast… and sheer entertainment value.‘
    WhatsOnStage

Accessible Events

BSL Interpreted Performance
Wed 5 May at 7.45pm

Audio Described Performance
Sat 1 May at 2.30pm
Touch Tour at 1.00pm, meeting point by the Theatre Stalls Right doors.
Listen to the audio introduction here.

Captioned Performance
Sat 24 Apr at 2.30pm

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