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Overview
| Event | Venue | Date | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ΤΖΕΝΗ ΤΖΕΝΗ | Δημοτικό Θέατρο Πειραιά | Thursday 23 April | €25 |
| CAVEMAN | Αργώ | Friday 24 April | €15 |
| Το πάρτι της ζωής μου | Διάνα | Saturday 24 October | €18 |
| Η Καρυάτιδα! | Κάππα | Monday 30 November | Ticket |
Πέμπτη 23 Απριλίου
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Παρασκευή 24 Απριλίου
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Σάββατο 24 Οκτωβρίου
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Δευτέρα 30 Νοεμβρίου
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In Detail
ΤΖΕΝΗ ΤΖΕΝΗ
The 1966 film Tzeni Tzeni sold 587,323 tickets and made Jenny Karezi a household name. Nikos Karathanos brings the comedy to the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus as A Sunny Requiem — part homage, part reinvention, timed to the centenary of screenwriter Kostas Pretendelis. Karathanos directs and plays the father, Kosmas Skoutari.
CAVEMAN
A man in overalls walks to the center of the stage, draws a cave painting on an invisible wall, and starts explaining why his wife sends him to buy one thing at the supermarket and he comes back with seven wrong items. Rob Becker wrote Defending the Caveman in 1991 and it became the longest-running one-man show in Broadway history. Sotiris Kalyvatsis performs the Greek adaptation, directed by Giorgos Galitis, wearing the role with the timing of someone who has toured it across Greece. If you want nuanced relationship drama, this is ninety minutes of stand-up-meets-theater that trades in broad gender comedy.
Το πάρτι της ζωής μου
Eleni Rantou stands alone onstage with a microphone and a lifetime of material. The String Demons play behind her.
Η Καρυάτιδα!
The sixth Caryatid returns from the British Museum. She steps off the pedestal, walks into contemporary Greece, and finds a country that has not changed as much as it thinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there English-language comedy in Athens, Greece?
Some, but don't plan a trip around it. International touring comedians — stand-up acts from the UK, Ireland, and the US — pass through Athens a few times a year, typically playing the Odeion Athinon or similar mid-size venues. The main comedy scene in Athens runs in Greek. Check current listings rather than assuming availability.
What are the main comedy venues in Athens, Greece?
Greek-language comedy in Athens runs across dedicated comedy theaters and multi-use cultural venues. Kafetheatros (near Plateia Viktorias) and smaller stages in Gazi and Exarchia host regular shows. For international acts, the Odeion Athinon in Ilisia is the most common stop on touring circuits. Tickets typically run €12–€35 depending on the act.
When do comedy shows start in Athens, Greece?
Like most live events in Athens, Greece, comedy shows start later than in northern Europe — typically 21:00, with some venues running shows at 20:00 for weekday performances. Late-night improv and comedy bar nights run from 22:00 onward. Plan to arrive close to the stated time; doors usually open 30–45 minutes before curtain.
How much do comedy tickets cost in Athens, Greece?
Greek-language comedy tickets in Athens typically run €10–€20. International touring comedians command higher prices — €25–€45 is standard for well-known acts. Most comedy venues sell tickets through more.com or directly at the door. Smaller experimental comedy nights at bars and cultural spaces often run at lower prices or with open admission.