Combat the gloom of Blue Monday with invigorating plays in Paris, emotions and smiles guaranteed.
The Blue Mondayoften described as the most depressing day of the year, falls on January 20, 2025. To counter this famous winter gloom, there’s nothing like a theater outing in Paris. The Parisian scenes are full of anti-depression shows that will make you forget the dullness and put a smile back on your face.
Between hilarious comedies, dynamic musical performances and poetic creations, the theater stands out as a real cure for well-being. Parisian theaters, whether intimate or prestigious, offer a wide variety of shows capable of touching all sensibilities. Whether you are a lover of laughter, strong emotions or simply looking for escape, you will inevitably find a room to your liking.
What plays and shows to see this week in Paris?
This week, Paris offers you an exceptional selection of plays and shows to satisfy all tastes. Take advantage of the charm of the capital and the long summer evenings to discover new creations.
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The benefits of theater on morale are no longer to be proven: laughing out loud, marveling at captivating stories or sharing collective energy in a packed room. These suspended moments will allow you to get off on the right foot and transform this gray monday in a bright day. Make this January 20 an unforgettable date by letting yourself be carried away by the positive energy of plays Parisians. Grab your seats quickly and treat yourself to a cultural break to brighten up your winter!
Theater plays to discover on January 20, 2025:
Le Soulier de Satin: the play by Paul Claudel at the Comédie Française
Rediscover Le Soulier de Satin by Paul Claudel at the Comédie-Française, a theatrical fresco combining love, faith and spiritual quest, from December 21 to April 13, 2025. An adaptation lasting approximately 7 hours, led by the talented Éric Ruf. [Lire la suite]
Chaos, the improvised comedy extended at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Chaos is the latest creation from the Improvisation Company Eux returns to the Studio des Champs-Elysées until April 29, 2025. After the success of the Bio show, the Company is offering new dates for its latest improvised show. [Lire la suite]
The Suicide: the crazy comedy from La Comédie-Française – our review
Le Suicidé is the new production of La Comédie Française to be discovered from October 11 to February 2, 2025. Contrary to appearances, this new play is a burlesque comedy, denouncing societal postures. Here is our review. [Lire la suite]
New plays to discover in Paris in January 2025
Discover the new plays in Paris in January 2025: emotions, surprises and great talents await you.
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La Claque by Fred Radix at the Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of slap at the theater
Fred Radix presents in his show, La Claque, an interactive piece in which he has chosen to return to the history of the clap (applause) in the theater. A play on display at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 15, 2024 to May 27, 2025. [Lire la suite]
Everything is going to be fine: revival of Alil Vardar’s comedy at the Grande Happy Comédie
Everything will be okay is back in the capital playing La Grande Happy Comédie in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. An Alil Vardar comedy set during a bachelor party that risks upsetting the future marriage… [Lire la suite]
And Meanwhile Simone Eve! at the Comédie Bastille
And meanwhile, Simone watches!, a show retracing the fight for women’s rights over the last century, is on view at the Comédie Bastille until April 29, 2025. [Lire la suite]
The Misanthrope: Molière’s play at the Théâtre du Ranelagh
The Misanthrope by Molière, adapted and directed by Thomas Le Douarec, resumes in Paris from October 19, 2024 at the Théâtre du Ranelagh. [Lire la suite]
Gargantua, the play adapted by Rabelais, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Gargantua, a classic to see to relive the epicurean work of French literature, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse in Paris, from January 6 to March 3, 2025, every Monday at 9 p.m. [Lire la suite]