The Roman Theater of Orange, France
The Roman Theater of Orange (French: Théâtre antique d'Orange) is a Roman theatre in Orange, Vaucluse, France. It was built early in the 1st century AD.
It is one of the best preserved of all Roman theaters, and served the Roman colony of Arausio established by the soldiers of the second legion which was founded in 40 BC.
The Roman Theater in Orange, France
Carved out of a hill, the Roman Theater in Orange was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century CE. Today, it hosts world-renowned artists and can seat 9,000 guests. You can even rent it for private events.
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Ancient Theatre of Orange, Orange, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
The Théâtre antique d'Orange is an ancient Roman theatre, in Orange, southern France, built early in the 1st century AD. It is owned by the municipality of Orange and is the home of the summer opera festival, the Chorégies d'Orange. It is one of the best preserved of all the Roman theatres in the Roman colony of Arausio (or, more specifically, Colonia Julia Firma Secundanorum Arausio: the Julian colony of Arausio established by the soldiers of the second legion) which was founded in 40 BC. Playing a major role in the life of the citizens, who spent a large part of their free time there, the theatre was seen by the Roman authorities not only as a means of spreading Roman culture to the colonies, but also as a way of distracting them from all political activities.
Mime, pantomime, poetry readings and the attelana (a kind of farce rather like the commedia dell'arte) was the dominant form of entertainment, much of which lasted all day. For the common people, who were fond of spectacular effects, magnificent stage sets became very important, as was the use of stage machinery. The entertainment offered was open to all and free of charge.
As the Western Roman Empire declined during the 4th century, by which time Christianity had become the official religion, the theatre was closed by official edict in AD 391 since the Church opposed what it regarded as uncivilized spectacles. After that, the theatre was abandoned completely. It was sacked and pillaged by the barbarians and was used as a defensive post in the Middle Ages. During the 16th-century religious wars, it became a refuge for the townspeople. During the 19th century the theatre slowly began to recover its original splendour, due to the efforts of Prosper Mérimée, who then held the position of director of Monuments Historiques. Under his direction, restoration work began in 1825 and in 1869 the theatre became the home of a Roman Festival which celebrated the glory of Rome and included a performance of Méhul's opera, Joseph. In the latter part of the century, all the major players of the French classical stage appeared in the Orange festivals, including Sarah Bernhardt who played Phèdre in 1903. By the end of the century, the tiered seats were restored, a reflection of the bureaucratic process. In 1902 the festival was given a new name, the Chorégies, planned as an annual summer festival. The name comes from the tax that was imposed on wealthy Romans to pay for theatrical productions. Until 1969 the Chorégies consisted of plays, alternating with musical works, opera and symphonies. However, after that date, Orange became solely an opera festival and theatrical works were performed at Avignon. In 1981 UNESCO declared the theatre as a World Heritage Site.
Roman Theatre of Orange
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Théâtre antique d'Orange, France in September 2013
Orange - Ancient Roman Theatre
Thought to have been built early in the 1st century AD
Rue Madeleine Roch, 84 100 Orange, France
Roman Theatre Antique d´Orange - France
ROMAN THEATRE ANTIQUE D´ORANGE
The Théâtre antique d'Orange (Ancient Theatre of Orange) is an ancient Roman theatre, in Orange, southern France, built early in the 1st century CE. It is owned by the municipality of Orange and is the home of the summer opera festival, the Chorégies d'Orange.
It is one of the best preserved of all the Roman theatres in the Roman colony of Arausio (or, more specifically, Colonia Julia Firma Secundanorum Arausio: the Julian colony of Arausio established by the soldiers of the second legion) which was founded in 40 BC. Playing a major role in the life of the citizens, who spent a large part of their free time there, the theatre was seen by the Roman authorities not only as a means of spreading Roman culture to the colonies, but also as a way of distracting them from all political activities. Mime, pantomime, poetry readings and the attelana (a kind of farce rather like the commedia dell'arte) was the dominant form of entertainment, much of which lasted all day. For the common people, who were fond of spectacular effects, magnificent stage sets became very important, as was the use of stage machinery. The entertainment offered was open to all and free of charge.
As the Western Roman Empire declined during the 4th century, by which time Christianity had become the official religion, the theatre was closed by official edict in AD 391 since the Church opposed what it regarded as uncivilized spectacles. After that, the theatre was abandoned completely. It was sacked and pillaged by the barbarians and was used as a defensive post in the Middle Ages. During the 16th-century religious wars, it became a refuge for the townspeople.
- The Roman Festival and the Chorégies: During the 19th century the theatre slowly began to recover its original splendour, due to the efforts of Prosper Mérimée, who then held the position of director of Monuments Historiques. Under his direction, restoration work began in 1825 and in 1869 the theatre became the home of a Roman Festival which celebrated the glory of Rome and included a performance of Méhul's opera, Joseph. In the latter part of the century, all the major players of the French classical stage appeared in the Orange festivals, including Sarah Bernhardt who played Phèdre in 1903.
By the end of the century, the tiered seats were restored, a reflection of the bureaucratic process. In 1902 the festival was given a new name, the Chorégies, planned as an annual summer festival. The name comes from the tax that was imposed on wealthy Romans to pay for theatrical productions. Until 1969 the Chorégies consisted of plays, alternating with musical works, opera and symphonies. However, after that date, Orange became solely an opera festival and theatrical works were performed at Avignon.
In 1981 UNESCO declared the theatre as a World Heritage Site.
Roman Theater in Orange
Visit the Roman theater in Orange France.
Roman Theatre in Orange, France.
May, 2012. This ancient Roman theatre is very impressive.
Roman theatre in Orange
360 degree view of the interior of the theatre ancien in orange
Roman theater at Orange, France
1st century AD Roman theater in Orange, France. It is the most intact of all surviving Roman theaters and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Life under the Roman empire: Theater of Orange
Theater of Orange from the Roman Empire
The ancient Roman Theatre in the city of Orange, France
A walk around one of the best preserved of all Roman theatres which served the Roman colony of Arausio. This is Orange, Vaucluse, France. It was built early in the 1st century AD whilst under the rule of Augustus
Le Théatre Antique d’orange
EP 39: ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE | Orange, France
In this video we explore the French city of Orange. We go see one of the most well preserved Roman theatres in the world! Orange, France was Beautiful and we loved seeing the ancient Roman sites!
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Roman theater in Orange, France
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Things to do in Orange – visit the Roman Theatre (Theatre Antique d’Orange)
The main tourist attraction in Orange is the remarkable Roman Theatre. Built in the 1st century AD, the theatre is considered to be one of the ‘best preserved Roman theatres in Europe.’
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New video recorded at the french Roman Theatre of Orange with Pauline Henric, classical violinist.
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The ‘3Dvarius VS Stradivarius’ video is a musical duet between Pauline Henric, a classical violinist and Laurent Bernadac, an electric violinist. The song is a Laurent Bernadac’s composition.
This video was shot in the Roman Theatre of Orange in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur near to Avignon and Marseille (South of France). The Roman Theatre of Orange is without doubt one of the finest remnants of the Roman Empire. Exceptional evidence of Ancient Rome and part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, it is the best preserved theatre in Europe. Special thanks to M. Michael Couzigou, director of the theatre, and Frédéric Sabatier, stage manager for their precious help.
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Credits – 3Dvarius VS Stradivarius
‘3Dvarius VS Stradivarius’ by Laurent Bernadac (laurentbernadac.com)
Performed by Pauline Henric (paulinehenric.com), and Laurent Bernadac and his 3Dvarius (3d-varius.com)
Video filmed and edited by Géraldine Puel and Yahel Bouaziz
Shooting’s location: Roman theatre of Orange, France (theatre-antique.com)
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