Death Note: The Musical in London

This summer, see the much-anticipated world premiere of Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican. The new London stage version of the global manga phenomenon takes over the famous arts centre’s theatre for a strictly limited six-week run.

Book your tickets now to see this bold theatre adaptation of Death Note, a gripping story centred around a mysterious notebook with the power to kill – in collaboration with the original Japanese producers and featuring a sensational score by Frank Wildhorn.

What is the plot of Death Note: The Musical?

Death Note: The Musical is based on a hugely successful Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata in the early 2000s, which sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.

The story follows a genius high-school student, Light Yagami, who discovers a mysterious black notebook, the “Death Note”, with the power to kill anyone whose name is written in its pages, and decides to use it to reshape society.

His vigilante mission to eliminate high-profile criminals and anyone he deems immoral quickly spirals out of control and attracts the attention of the enigmatic and highly esteemed detective L Lawliet.

What begins as a quest for justice to create a crime-free world soon descends into obsession and a relentless battle of wits between Light and L, forcing them to confront the limits of morality itself.

Why you should see Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican

After multiple sell-out seasons of the musical in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, don’t miss the eagerly anticipated London stage adaptation of this iconic Japanese story.

Death Note: The Musical is playing at the Barbican for 50 performances only this summer. Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss out and secure your seats now.

Originally a manga series published in the early 2000s, Death Note has become a global sensation that’s been captivating audiences for two decades.

Reimagined for the London stage in collaboration with the original Japanese producers, HoriPro, this new musical is set to become one of the theatrical events of the summer, featuring a mesmerising score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Jack Murphy.

Who is in the cast?

London’s Death Note: The Musical cast is yet to be announced.

How do I book Death Note: The Musical tickets?

You can buy tickets for Death Note: The Musical with Visit London, using the booking button on this page. You will be able to choose your seats using the seating plan and select the best time and date for you to attend the musical.

The show is currently booking from 30 July to 12 September 2026.

Where is Death Note: The Musical playing in London?

The musical is playing at the Barbican Theatre, which is located within the main Barbican building on Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS.

How to get there:

• Tube – The closest Tube station is Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines). Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Northern lines) and St Paul’s (Central line) are also within a few minutes’ walk.
• Bus – Hop on the 153 bus and stop at Beech Street (Stop BN) just in front of the Barbican. The following buses also stop nearby: 4, 21, 43, 56, 76, 100 and 141.
• Cycling – Rent a Santander Cycles bike and head towards Silk Street where there’s a docking station right by the Barbican. Other nearby docking stations can be found on Fore Street, Bunhill Row, Aldersgate Street and West Smithfield.

What time are the performances?

Evening performances take place Mondays to Saturdays at 7.30pm.

Matinees take place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm.

What other shows can I see in London?

Step into the whimsical world of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, where puppetry and imagination bring Studio Ghibli’s beloved tale to life. Or discover the twists and turns of The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery and the world's longest-running play at St Martin’s Theatre.