About The Show
Death Note: The Musical is the ★★★★★ , “exhilarating" (The Stage) new musical based on the iconic Japanese manga phenomenon. The Times says "Veterans and novices alike will be enchanted” and The Radio Times hails it "the best show I have seen in the last decade”. This strictly limited season is in its final weeks at the Barbican, playing until 12 September.
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 in close collaboration with the original Japanese producers, HoriPro, 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 Light and L to confront the limits of morality itself.
"London’s musical theatre summer just got a whole lot more exciting” (WhatsOnStage) so don’t miss out, book now.
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Cast & Creatives
Xander Pang as Light
Colin Ryan as Detective L
Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane
Telly Leung as Ryuk
Grace Mouat as Rem
Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami
Chloe Saracco as Jerasu
Ensemble: Elsie Buckley, CJ Benoiton, Louise Liluna Browning, Aoife Haakenson, Samantha Ho, Katie Ka Lay Ho, Olivia Hazel Jones, Matthew Koon, Abel Law, Luchia Moss, Patrick Munday, Richie Paisley, Regine Phua, Nicky Wong Rush and Ernest Stroud.
Swings: Nicole Carlisle, Renz Cardenas, David Ouch and Sian Yeo (Dance Captain).
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Performance Times:
Monday - Saturday: 7:30pm
Thursday and Saturday matinees: 2.30pm
Additional Information
Children under 5 years of age are not permitted in the Theatre. The musical is suitable for children ages 12 years and older. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own in the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must be in possession of a ticket.
Patrons requiring access tickets should book with the theatre directly.
Duration of Performance:
The show’s running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes, inclusive of one interval.
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