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This production is suitable for ages 12+.
Performance dates
30 July - 12 September 2026
Run time: To be confirmed.
Includes interval
The world premiere of Death Note: The Musical arrives at the Barbican for a strictly limited run of 50 performances. Playing from 30 July to 12 September, book your official Death Note: The Musical tickets soon.
If you had the power over life and death, what would you do?
When gifted student Light Yagami discovers a notebook that grants the power over life and death, his attempt to create a better world takes a dangerous turn. As his actions draw the attention of the brilliant and relentless detective L, a high-stakes battle of minds begins.
What starts as a pursuit of justice becomes a descent into obsession, forcing both men to confront the true cost of power, and the limits of morality.
30th July is a date you need to write down - just make sure it's the right book - because Death Note: The Musical is finally having its long-awaited world premiere in London. Following critically acclaimed concert stagings at the London Palladium and the Lyric Theatre, the brand-new full-length musical will play at the Barbican for just 50 performances, from 30 July to 12 September.
Based on the iconic manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and captivated audiences for nearly two decades. The musical has already enjoyed multiple sell-out runs in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, cementing its reputation as a modern cult classic.
UK audiences first encountered the musical in English in 2023, with semi-staged concert performances at London Palladium and the Lyric Theatre. Now, the story receives its first fully staged world premiere, reimagined specifically for London in close collaboration with original Japanese producers HoriPro.
26 Feb, 2026 | By Sian McBride