Last night, WhatsOnStage was invited to the official opening of Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican Theatre in London. Based on the manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note: The Musical features music by Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy, additional lyrics by Morgan Reilly and a book by Ivan Menchell. The story follows Light Yagami, a student who discovers a supernatural notebook that can kill anyone whose name is written inside it. It is directed by Stephen Whitson, with choreography by Fabian Aloise, set design by Jon Bausor and musical supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Jason Howland. Death Note: The Musical continues at the Barbican Theatre until 12 September, with tickets on sale now.