Comedy

Greek-American stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis brings their sharp wit and observations on immigrant family life, Greek heritage and queer dating to the Tzeni Karezi Theater (3 Akadimias). Known for performances at top comedy clubs in New York and a Comedy Central set, Constantellis will perform in English. Tickets are 25 euros at more.com.

KRUSEVAC - St Vitus's Day is the cornerstone of our culture and national identity as well as a reminder of the crucial moments and challenges we have gone through as a nation historically, Serbian PM Milos Vucevic said in Krusevac, southern Serbia, at the main ceremony that marked the national holiday of St Vitus's Day and the 635th anniversary of the 1389 Battle of Kosovo.

Celebrated British comedian Alistair Barrie brings his sharp wit to the Java Comedy Club (5 Alkminis) in Athens on April 24. With nearly two decades in the industry, Barrie's comedy resonates worldwide. Returning with his hit show "Woke in Progress," expect a night of uproarious laughter. Tickets start from 16 euros at tickets.public.gr.

Experience a night of uproarious comedy with the legendary British comedian Bill Bailey at Pallas Theatre (5 Voukourestiou). Renowned for his quirky humor and musical talents, Bailey's distinctive blend of comedy and music promises an unforgettable evening. Tickets range between 30 and 52 euros from Viva's more.com.

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss brings his new show "Can't" to the Christmas Theater (137 Veikou, Galatsi, ct.gr) on March 8, following two sold-out performances in Greece two years ago. Renowned for his unfiltered humor, Sloss is a top figure in modern comedy, captivating audiences worldwide. Adults only. Tickets range between 28 and 60 euros from Viva's more.com.

"A pretentious stand-up comedian and an outrageous social commentator," says Victor Patrascan in his self-inflicted satire.

One of the most successful and prominent stand-up comedians in the world, Jimmy Carr is back in Athens with his dark humor and outrageous jokes for one exclusive show. The award-winning comedian will be performing his latest stand-up comedy tour "Terribly Funny 2.0" on November 25 at the Christmas Theater (ct.gr). The last few tickets are available at Viva's more.com starting at 44 euros. 

Tuesday night's ceremony honoring filmmaker Nikos Perakis with a Golden Alexander at the 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival also presented his 1987 film "Living Dangerously," surprising the younger members of the audience with its cutting-edge humor addressing issues that remain under question 37 years later.

“Fortunately, what once was tragedy is now a comedy at best. Fortunately, Brussels is not Moscow. Moscow was a tragedy. Brussels is just a bad contemporary parody”

Cleese said comedians were not allowed to be funny in 2022