Roman Theatre of Fréjus, Roman theatre in Fréjus, France

The Roman Theatre of Fréjus is a semicircular structure with tiered seating that descended into lower spaces serving different functions. The remains reveal how the ancient building once held thousands of people and hosted various kinds of performances.

The theatre dates from the 1st century AD and was the first performance building erected in the Roman city of Forum Iulii. Long known, it was excavated only between 1919 and 1929 under Jules Formigé. It was listed as a monument historique by decree of 10 January 1912, with adjoining plots listed in 1924 and 1926.

The theatre is dedicated to Philippe Léotard, an actor born in Fréjus. Its cavea faces south toward the sea, a deliberate orientation that shields spectators from the mistral, the region's dominant wind. The semicircular orchestra below the seating held local notables on movable seats.

The theatre stands on avenue du Théâtre Romain, in the heart of Fréjus, and is dedicated to the actor Philippe Léotard, a native of the town. The cavea faces south toward the sea, which shields spectators from the mistral, the region's dominant wind. The lower seating was probably built of wood and has left no trace; the upper part rested on radiating walls that are still visible.

The theatre is dedicated to actor Philippe Léotard, born in Fréjus in 1940. Its cavea faces south toward the sea, a deliberate orientation that shields spectators from the mistral, the region's dominant wind. The upper seating was carried on radiating walls that remain visible between the access passages.