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The popular anime comes to life on stage with a haunting story of vigilante justice and murder.
4.9 21 reviews from 21 verified reviews- Booking until: Saturday, 15 May 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Light Yagami, a bright but dissatisfied high school student in Tokyo comes across a discarded notebook owned by Ryuk, a mythological god of death. Discovering he can kill anyone by just writing their names in the supernatural notebook, Light takes justice into his own hands by filling the notebook with names of the nation’s most wanted criminals. But a detective only known as “L” is soon tracking him down...
Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea Death Note: The Musical will get its English language premiere with a semi-staged London concert production.
Based on the best-selling Japanese manga series of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata/Shueisha, this ground breaking musical (Winner Best Musical, Korea Musical Awards) has a score by Frank Wildhorn (‘Jekyll & Hyde’, 4 years on Broadway, ‘Dracula’, ‘Bonnie & Clyde’) with lyrics by Jack Murphy and book by Ivan Menchell.
It will be directed by Nick Winston and is produced by Carter Dixon McGill Production (‘Chess in Concert’, ‘Kinky Boots in Concert’, ‘Treason the Musical in Concert’) Indie Theatrical and HoriPro in association with Pinnacle Productions, Greg A. DeLuca and Wild Yak Productions.
Death Note THE MUSICAL premiered in 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. A 2022 Korean production won four awards at the Korea Musical Awards after being nominated in 10 categories (“Death Note offers a glimpse at the future of musicals”, The Korea Herald). In 2017, Netflix released a TV adaptation of ‘Death Note’ starring Willem Defoe.
Frank Wildhorn said: “Death Note THE MUSICAL has been the most unique, strange, edgy, and wonderful musical journey for me. It’s been a dream of mine to bring this show from Asia to the West End of London, and here we are!”
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- Booking until:
Saturday, 15 May 2027
- Running time:
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
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Death Note The Musical reviews
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- Recommended for:
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Death Note The Musical.
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IncompressibleMy friend couldn't work out the story line and neither of us couldn't understand a single word. Like all modern musicals,there us not a single song which you could remember/play on a musical instrument at home. The second half featured an incandescent solo by a very young girl which brought the audience to their feet. The final brought the full cast in a choral of transcendental beauty. The singing had many high notes and was very well sung. The choreography was outstanding as were the sets. Given better sound, I would give a higher rating. As this was the last performance,my review is academic
E Reviewed on 13 September 2026 by Edward
United Kingdom
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great show!M Reviewed on 10 September 2026 by Mandy
Germany
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Cleverly staged adaptation!Easy to follow storyline, great costumes, amazing acting and singing. A very clever adaptation, beautifully staged.
S Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Sara
United Kingdom
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Super well-staged, overall amazing performanceVery little to complain about! The staging was brilliant, I can’t imagine the show in any other than the Barbican Theatre - the theatre architecture added a whole extra layer of wow. The acting was phenomenal, the cast is genuinely so strong. I was especially impressed with Rem and Misa!
A Reviewed on 03 September 2026 by Amelia
United Kingdom
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A must see for Death Note fans!This show was amazing! My husband who don’t like “normal theatre”/musicals loved this show and really liked the effects and scene composition (I think it’s called?). We came to London from another country and we don’t regret it. Even got the best seat - best view AND the lady beside me was obviously not originally a Death Note fan but I think the musical fixed that. I recomment the same seat as us (A29-30) if you can afford it My only complaint is that the actors were a bit too pretty (esp. L, the shinigamis).
V Reviewed on 28 August 2026 by Vivian
Denmark
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Amazing showJ Reviewed on 27 August 2026 by Joanne
United Kingdom
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IncredibleSuch a brilliant show, incredible staging, choreography, acting and singing. I haven’t see a show this good in a long time.
M Reviewed on 26 August 2026 by Megan
United Kingdom
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Best New Musical Show in years
A Reviewed on 16 August 2026 by Alyson
Spain
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Bold, striking and confident!Death Note The Musical captured the overall ambience, thrill and essence of the manga, everything, from the costumes to the actors, made the experience unforgettable, as a must-see adaptation. I hightly recommend
V Reviewed on 10 August 2026 by Vivienne
Ireland
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Death note reviewDeath note the musical was a great adaptation. Of how big the death note storyline is they managed to make a shorter but better ending. I would recommend expesily fans of the Anime.
S Reviewed on 10 August 2026 by Simon
United Kingdom
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PerfectGreat actors, singers, dancers, and very beautiful theater! Loved it.
C Reviewed on 07 August 2026 by Camille
France
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Loved itGreat show. Love the story and how it was presented.
K Reviewed on 07 August 2026 by Katarzyna
United Kingdom
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A must see.You don’t need to know the story, if you just like a good quality musical with drama, humour and great singing and staging, this is for you.
D Reviewed on 03 August 2026 by David
United Kingdom
Death Note The Musical Latest News and Features
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL to return to the Barbican in 2027 Wednesday, September 9 2026, 14:01 
Review Roundup: DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre Friday, August 14 2026, 14:29 
Full cast announced for DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL Tuesday, June 16 2026, 11:53 
Review: DEATH NOTE at Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Friday, September 8 2023, 09:54 
Final cast announced for DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at the Lyric Theatre. Monday, August 21 2023, 12:17 
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL In Concert to transfer in the West End Friday, July 28 2023, 10:01 Your e-tickets for Death Note The Musical at the Barbican Theatre will be emailed to you just after your reservation.
