Death Note – The Musical at The Barbican

Why we picked it

Enter a world where a single name can change everything with Death Note The Musical, making its world premiere at the Barbican Centre for a strictly limited run from July to September 2026. Based on the global phenomenon Death Note, this electrifying production brings a dark and thought provoking story to life on stage. When brilliant student Light Yagami discovers a mysterious notebook that grants the power over life and death, he sets out to reshape the world according to his own sense of justice. But as his actions escalate, he draws the attention of the enigmatic detective L, sparking a high stakes battle of intellect that blurs the line between hero and villain. Featuring a powerful score by Frank Wildhorn with a book by Ivan Menchell and lyrics by Jack Murphy, Death Note The Musical de