Issue No. 17

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.
Details of events and tours:
www.theatre-antique.com