Roman Theatre of Orange (Théâtre antique d'Orange)

The Roman Theatre of Orange was built in the early first century AD in the Roman colony of Arausio (full name, Colonia Julia Firma Secundanorum Arausio), which was founded by Roman soldiers in 40 BC. It was a major centre of entertainment and social life in the Roman town, putting on plays, comedies, poetry readings as well as other performances.
The theatre was closed in 391 AD by the Christian church due to what it saw as uncivilized peformances.