Municipal Theatre of Béziers, Theatre building in Béziers, France
The Municipal Theatre of Béziers is a theatre building in Béziers, France. Its pale stone facade has three arched doorways with green doors, a row of tall windows with reddish panes, and a round clock at the top centre.
The theatre was built by the architect Charles Isabelle and opened in 1844. Its facade was restored in recent years, and the building has been listed as a monument historique since 1975.
The name of the theatre appears in capital letters on the facade, and the interior keeps its original red and gold decoration, with a painted ceiling and a crystal chandelier. A recent fresco on the back wall pays tribute to the Commedia dell'Arte, a tradition that still shapes the spirit of the place.
The theatre sits at the top of the Allées Paul Riquet, a straight, tree-lined walk that makes the entrance easy to find on foot. The surrounding square is flat and open, so you can approach the facade from several sides and take your time looking at the details.
It is the only theatre of its kind in France that still operates with its original interior completely intact. The two terracotta bas-reliefs on the facade, made by David d'Angers, show allegories of famous plays such as Oedipus, Le Cid and Tartuffe.
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