The theatre at Orange continues to inspire and delight audiences - just as the romans intended. In 1869 the theatre hosted what was then called “Fetes Romaines” and the theatrical performances were an immediate success. This became an annual summer event renamed Chorégies and it now attracts internationally-renowned artists to perform in front of crowds of more than 9000.
Sitting on one of those ancient stone benches (tip: squash a cushion in your bag to make it more comfy), as the sun sets on a warm evening, watching the stage lit up, the performers inspired by their surroundings, is one of those experiences you never forget.
Many of the evening performances at the theatre are free and you can get tickets during the day at the theatre reception desk.
The acoustics are stunning, the location is wonderful, the ambiance is exquisite, the events are spectacular.
Classical music, ballet, opera, pop, rock and more – whatever you do, when you go to Orange, if you get the chance to experience this theatre in action – don’t miss it.
You can also take an audio guided tour of the theatre, climb those steep bench steps and see the “The Ghosts of the Theatre” multi-media show.
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