Skyros, Greece – 30 April 2025 – In a world where humour is often seen as mere entertainment, Skyros Holidays invites guests to rediscover comedy as a vital force for personal growth, community, and emotional wellbeing.

Rooted in the values of ancient Greece, Skyros' comedy and improvisation retreats draw on a tradition where laughter was considered not trivial, but transformational. At the heart of festivals in Athens, comic plays offered more than jokes, they provided insight, catharsis, and connection.

“The Greeks understood that comedy was essential to living a full, examined life, it was a big part of Arete, balance in all things.” says Christine Schulz, from Skyros Holidays. “It also gave people space to challenge, reflect and reconnect, not unlike what we aim to do in our retreats today.”

At Skyros, laughter isn't a distraction from seriousness, it's a response to it. Courses in comedy and improvisation create space to explore confidence, vulnerability, and the often-overlooked power of play.

2025 Comedy & Improv Courses at Skyros

Comedy & Creativity with Logan Murray
Skyros Centre: 30 Aug–12 Sep 2025
Atsitsa Bay: 30 Aug–12 Sep 2025
A dynamic course that invites participants to uncover their comic voice, build confidence, and embrace the joy of creative expression.

Improvisation for Creativity with Liam Brennan
Atsitsa Bay: 26 Jul–8 Aug 2025
Explore the magic of spontaneity, presence, and group play. No scripts, no pressure, just the freedom to show up and surprise yourself.

The Power of Play with Monica Gaga
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
13–20 September 2025

Explore a transformative journey into the world of improvisation with Monica Gaga, a seasoned improviser, facilitator, and performer with over two decades of experience. 

Improv & Play with Liz Peters
Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece
9–22 August 2025 (AT5)
23–30 August 2025 (AT6)

Skip, dance and jump! into the world of improvisation with Liz Peters, an award-nominated performer, improvisation facilitator, and embodiment coach with over two decades of experience. 

Why Now?

Today, burnout is no longer just about long hours. It's the constantness of everything, the headlines, the scrolling, the pressure to stay on top of it all. When the world feels chaotic or out of control, comedy helps us find perspective. It offers a way to look at life sideways, to interrupt the overwhelm, and to remind ourselves we're still human.

Laughter doesn't mean we're ignoring what's hard, it helps us cope, connect, and sometimes even make sense of things. In a moment of laughter, we feel present. We breathe. We remember what joy feels like in the body.

Modern psychology backs this up. Studies show that humour and improvisation can reduce anxiety, increase resilience, and improve overall well being, echoing what the Ancient Greeks understood thousands of years ago: that comedy is a vital part of a full, examined life.

Why Skyros?

Since 1979, Skyros Holidays has been a leader in holistic retreats, combining creativity, wellbeing, and community in an authentic, unpressured setting. Set on the unspoilt Greek island of Skyros, guests stay in either rustic eco-huts at Atsitsa Bay or traditional village houses at the Skyros Centre.

Days are shaped by meaningful workshops, sea swims, long conversations, and shared meals under the stars. It's not just a course, it's a way of living more deeply and joyfully.

For more information or press images, contact:
Leigh Jackman | marketing@skyros.com | +44 (0)1983 865566
Bookings and full course details: www.skyros.com