PERFORMANCE

Greek Myths and Legends

A epic storytelling event for families

Head and shoulders of a standing figure in classical dress.
Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 5 Sep 2026
    Every 2 days (5 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2026)
  • 11:45, 13:30 and 15:00
  • Free with standard admission.
  • To book your performance, please click the 'Book Now' button below to purchase a Buckingham Palace Summer Opening ticket on 5th or 6th September.

    For the 11:45 performance, select an admission time of 9:30.

    For the 13:30 performance, select an admission between 09:45 and 11:15.

    For the 15:00 performance, select an admission between 09:45 and 12:45.

    Remember to add on the Greek Myths and Legends performance during checkout.

    If you complete your visit to the State Rooms prior to the performance time, please wait in the Family Pavilion, where you will be collected by a member of the Learning team and guided to the Marble Hall for the performance.
  • Children / Families
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    "Zeus has brought us an evil fate, so that poets can make songs about us for all future generations." (Homer's Iliad). 

    As a part of our celebrations of The National Year of Reading, join us on a epic journey through the myths and tales of ancient Greece, surrounded by the evocative marble statues of the fascinating characters of these tales, from Penelope to Narcissis.

    Our family storytelling will be best suited to those aged seven and above, but families of all ages are welcome.


    Royal Collection Trust is a charity caring for the Royal Collection, one of the world’s great art collections. Income from your visit helps us to conserve and share the Collection so that it can be enjoyed by everyone, wherever they are.