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The ancient Greek theater is undoubtedly a kind of creation that took place in ancient Greece, was the highest spiritual expression of the time and has since stood the test of time captivating its audience. Τhe term "theater" has been identified with the term drama, which included all three types of theatrical production that thrived and formed the ancient Greek theatre, that is, tragedy, comedy and satirical drama. The term refers to a dual phenomenon, the nature of which is related to both various religious events and the socio-political events of that time. In addition, however, the term "theater" is used to describe the structure in which theatrical performances take place. It is therefore clear that the study of theater is becoming a very complex issue. The purpose of the work "Online Presentation of Facts About the Theater in Ancient Greece" is to explore the multidimensional nature of ancient Greek theatrical life. The main theme of the work is the types of ancient drama, tragedy, comedy and satirical drama, while at the same time an attempt is made to search for their origins. The topics that we will examine in addition concern the spatial planning of the ancient theater but also the theatrical equipment and its machines. In addition, the actors of the theater, the writers, the actors, the Chorus, the sponsors, etc., are presented, but the theatrical audience.The issue of the political dimension of theater is also examined, as theater and politics are int ertwined concepts in ancient Greece and are constantly intertwined throughout the dramatic struggles.