Death Note musical returns to London as hit anime adaptation confirms 2027 run

Death Note is returning to the London stage, giving fans another opportunity to see the hugely popular Japanese story transformed into a musical.

Death Note: The Musical will return in 2027 with a new season at London’s Barbican Theatre following its previous UK success.

Based on the manga created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows student Light Yagami after he discovers a supernatural notebook with a terrifying power.

Anyone whose name is written inside the Death Note will die. Light begins using it to eliminate criminals, placing him on a collision course with mysterious detective L and triggering the battle of intelligence that made the original story an international phenomenon.

The franchise has expanded into anime, live-action films, television adaptations and games, while the musical brings the story to the stage with music by Frank Wildhorn.

When is Death Note: The Musical back in London?

The new London season is planned for the Barbican Theatre in 2027. Further information including casting and full performance dates is expected ahead of the production’s return.

The announcement follows the musical’s previous London performances, which demonstrated the considerable UK audience for the Japanese franchise.

Its Barbican return will now give the production a significantly larger London platform.

Where can you see Death Note: The Musical?

Death Note: The Musical will play London’s Barbican Theatre during 2027, with further ticket and casting information to be announced.

Death Note: The Musical returns to London in 2027, with further details expected ahead of its Barbican season.