Athens Skip the Line: Open Air Ancient Greek Theatre Performance
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Athens, Greece
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Laugh your way through the fantastical world of ancient Greece with skip-the-line tickets to the Koilon Theatre. From Odysseus to the Cyclops, you’ll get a colorful glimpse of 5th-century Athens at this English-language play. Pre-booked tickets ensure your spot at the theater, which offers a fresh twist on the ancient Greek theatrical tradition.
- See an energetic performance featuring Greek actors
- Home-made costumes depict key figures in Greek mythology
- Experience Athens history beyond museum exhibits
- Convenient location close to the Acropolis
What's Included
- Medea and other friends i made in Athens
- Alcoholic BeveragesA free glass of white wine for adults
- 1-hour theatre performance in English
Meeting and Pickup
Start time.9:00 pm
Departure Point
- Medea and other friends i made in Athens, Lisiou 1, Athina 105 56, Greece
Ticket Redemption Point
Lisiou 1, Athina 105 56, Greece
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Great way to experience a show with a night time view of the Acropolis. You get a choice of wine and water.
It was very entertaining, the four young and talented actors managed to combine the ancient Greek tragedy and comedy into a new and surprising play.
This performance was a great way to experience the ancient theatrical arts. It was very fun! The view was stunning! It was wonderfully starlit and the Acropolis looked phenomenal as a backdrop to the performance.
Absolutely brilliant.
Really funny and the actors are super.
Very original and a very charming way to sit under the Acropolis and enjoy Athens at night.
Really good value night out.
Super.
This show was so much fun for my partner and I. It had a great mix of Greek comedies and tragedies. All very entertaining, mostly due to the amazing cast. Put this on your list!
Amazing experience with a great view! The acts were packed and time went by very quickly. Good performance.
Quirky and fun. Very lighthearted but also seemed to provide some historical flares to classic stories
Beautiful setting under Athenas Temple. Interesting to hear the myths of several Greek gods in a fun way.
One of the best parts of Athens! So fun for us and the kids, we loved the show and its humor. Great variety activity for Athens!
Can't give an honest review, we left early because an Australian swine in the audience was chain smoking and putting his bare feet on the ladies seated in front of him. The little of the show we saw seemed very entertaining.
Great show with minimal but effective stagecraft and great acting. Loved the setting although some of the surrounding background noise like loud music from street and mopeds interfered a little.
This is a relaxed and informal and fun way to spend an evening. The rooftop stage is a perfect venue for this enjoyable experience as you look around at the panoramic view of Athens at night culminating in spectacular sight of the Parthenon from the foot of the acropolis. The wine served is not for the feint of heart, but the bottled water was appreciated.
They try and succeed to entertain with an updated take on some of the classics.
Unreal experience! The acting was amazing and captivating. Great mix of comedy and drama! The view from rooftop was added bonus!
An entertaining work with unbeatable views. You would appreciate a Spanish session, but otherwise very well.
Amazing setting and views of Athens. The production is minimalist in an amazing way. Great actors doing so much with few bells and whistles.
Next-best thing to time-traveling. From the comfort of a modern chair, watch as 4 talented men re-create ancient Greek myths using masks, costumes speaking with excellent English, and explaining and making it all relatable.
The view of the Parthenon and a cup of wine or box of juice are such beautiful hospitality and an example of the care for guests.
Would definitely recommend.
This was a great experience. These guys are very talented and performed a great show against an amazing backdrop!! I am a history teacher and historian specializing in ancient and medieval history and literature and I loved the show!!! Definitely worth the time to go see it.
An amateurish production.
A few Americans trying to do Greek theatre, cash in on the tourists.
Expected more from this
This was a brilliant evening! I’ve studied drama and a regular theatre goer and took my partner who isnt a regular theatre goer. Honestly it was just fantastic! The staging is simple but effective, the actors are great and myself and my partner were belly laughing at parts! The backdrop of the acropolis is amazing - we had a fantastic evening and left with lovely memories
Short Greek tragedy skits performed in English with the beautiful Acropolis in the night sky in the background.
Great comedy/tragedy skits, about 5 short ones in all. Very entertaining and funny and stunning backdrop of the acropolis. Great value for money . Male actors were quite good an even got a cup of wine and bottle of water included.
What a great way to spend an hour. The setting is as good as you can get in Athens with the backdrop of The Acropolis.
It is a small rooftop and just a handful of guys and a few props, but that made it a nicer, friendlier experience in my view. And they make you laugh.
I absolutely loved this.
It was my last night in Athens and this was simply a wonderful way to finish the experience. The performers are talented and personable, working well in the small setting with the acropolis as a backdrop to take your breath away (not to be too dramatic 😉). The rest of the staff was engaging and friendly. I cannot recommend the experience enough.
What a lovely time! Great acting and mix of depth and levity, and gorgeous view! The actors stuck around afterwards for photos and were very friendly
Well worth it! Ended our day with a belly laugh and amazement with the views all around! The actors were amazing as well as the props and lighting! It was much more than I expected!
A bit confusing as to where to get the vouchers but it’s at the same place the play will be at- Google Medea.
Seeing a play in the birthplace of theater is must do! This was a very fun experience and accessible in English! The play itself is good (seems to be the standard play all the theaters perform in English) and the acting was just okay, but the ambience of the roof at night and view of the Acropolis is spectacular!!
Best seat in the house! Outdoors, under the stars, with the Acropolis in the background. Fun, energetic, laughable and just great actors. I highly recommend.
It was a fun and funny play. Beautiful terrace to see it on. Not handicap accessible. Which is too bad. Great actors, greek humor.
A totally silly but very entertaining performance. Totally camp version of five famous mythology stories.
Perfect way to cap the day in Athens with my wife and adult children. Highly recommend this activity.
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