Beat the blues with West End shows to watch on Blue Monday
The third Monday of January is often known as Blue Monday, which falls on 20 January 2025. Typically considered to be the saddest day of the year, Blue Monday can feel hard to beat. But with an incredible variety of West End shows taking place, treat yourself this January with a trip to the theatre.
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West End shows on Blue Monday
There are numerous West End shows taking place on 20 January. Here's some of our top picks for Blue Monday 2025, plus the best of the rest.
Back to the Future
Great Scott! The sci-fi film comedy classic is now a high-flying stage musical. Never mind grey January – join Marty McFly and Doc Brown as they time-travel in that famous DeLorean car, all set to a rocking score, as Marty races to save his family and ensure his own future.
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Cabaret
Leave your troubles outside and enter the world of the Kit Kat Club. This immersive, decadent nightclub experience is truly beguiling – which makes Kander and Ebb's musical hit all the more powerfully. On Blue Monday, you can catch Adam Gillen and Katherine Longford in the lead roles.
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Mamma Mia!
ABBA, sunshine, and an absolute romp of a story all about family and friendship – what could be better for banishing the January gloom? This West End favourite is a warm hug of a show, packed with ABBA bangers and whisking you away to a fantasy Greek island.
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MJ The Musical
Don't stop til you get enough...of Michael Jackson's indelible pop hits and incredible moves, all showcased in electrifying fashion in this thriller of a bio-musical. Starring Tony-winner Myles Frost, it's irresistible entertainment – moonwalk your way to the Prince Edward Theatre this Blue Monday.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Just as spectacular as Baz Luhrmann's iconic movie, this fabulously extravagant musical welcomes you to the Moulin Rouge, where bohemian artist Christian falls in love with the club's star Satine. Featuring dozens of pop songs, can-can high-kicks and sweeping romance, it's pure escapism.
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Mrs Doubtfire
Help is on the way this Blue Monday, dears! Everyone's favourite nanny has made the leap from the big screen to the West End stage, with Gabriel Vick succeeding Robin Williams as the hapless divorced dad who dresses us as Mrs Doubtfire in order to see his kids. It's fun for audiences of all ages.
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Oliver!
I'd do anything to see Lionel Bart's glorious musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel, back in London in a new production directed by Matthew Bourne. Follow the plucky orphan Oliver as he falls in with a gang of thieves run by the crafty Fagin – and consider yourself part of the family.
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The Book of Mormon
One of the best ways to cheer yourself up on Blue Monday is by seeing a side-splitting, laugh-out-laugh, totally outrageous musical comedy – and The Book of Mormon is just the ticket. This hilarious satire features a book by South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and songs by Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, Frozen).
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The Devil Wears Prada
Miranda Priestley, the demanding editor of Runway magazine, is strutting into the West End in this fabulously fashionable stage musical. It features all your favourite characters and iconic lines from the film comedy, plus songs by Elton John – the perfect combo for a January theatre trip. That's all!
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More Blue Monday shows
You can also beat the blues at these fantastic West End productions:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Look forward to theatre coming soon in 2025
Blue Monday is the best time of year to get excited for shows coming in 2025. Look forward to shows such as the much-anticipated stage version of Disney's Hercules, The Seagull starring Hollywood legend Cate Blanchett, the return of the gorgeous My Neighbour Totoro, the Clueless musical (as if!), the West End transfer of Live Aid musical Just For One Day, and Jonathan Bailey – star of Bridgerton and the Wicked movie – leading a new production of Richard II.
Discover the top West End shows coming in 2025 and book West End theatre tickets today.
Photo credit: Mamma Mia! (Photo by Brinkhoff/Mogenburg)
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