The full cast has been announced for the reimagined London production of Death Note: The Musical, opening at the Barbican Theatre from 30 July 2026 for a six-week season.
Joining previously announced leads Xander Pang as Light Yagami and Colin Ryan as L are Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane, Telly Leung as Ryuk, Grace Mouat as Rem, Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami, Chloe Saracco as Jerasu, and Elise Buckley as Sayu.
The ensemble includes 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, with Nicole Carlisle, Renz Cardenas and David Ouch as swings, and Sian Yeo as Swing and Dance Captain.
Mr Hori, Chairman of HoriPro Group, said: “When we first brought Death Note to the stage ten years ago, we could only dream of the incredible international performers who would one day take on these roles. I am absolutely thrilled by the exceptional company we have assembled for this new London production. Combined with our visionary creative team, they are ready to create something truly unforgettable.”
Sir Howard Panter, Joint CEO and Creative Director of Trafalgar Entertainment, said: “With this announcement, we complete a truly outstanding company for DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL. We have assembled a spectacular group of performers whose talent, energy and passion will bring this thrilling new production to life. Their brilliance and imagination will make this reimagined production something very special indeed, and we look forward to welcoming audiences to the Barbican this summer.”
Based on the bestselling manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note: The Musical features a score by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy with additional lyrics by Morgan Reilly, and a book by Ivan Menchell.
The musical tells the story of Light Yagami, a gifted student who discovers a mysterious notebook that can kill anyone whose name is written in it, setting off a gripping battle of wits with the enigmatic detective L.
Following sold-out productions across Asia and record-breaking concerts at the London Palladium in 2023, this newly reimagined staging features a revised script and new songs alongside the original score.
The production is directed by Stephen Whitson, with choreography by Fabian Aloise, set design by Jon Bausor, and musical supervision and orchestration by Jason Howland.
Death Note: The Musical runs at the Barbican Theatre from 30 July to 12 September 2026, with a press night on 11 August.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
