The Hadrian historical show is about to take over the arenas of Nîmes

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The Emperor Hadrian is on his way to the arenas of Nîmes. The historical show Hadrian The Pictish War will be held May 6, 7 and 8 next. On the menu, gladiatorial combat, horse racing, stunts, and of course History, right in the heart of the very real setting of the Nîmes arenas.

The costumes are made by re-enactors, history enthusiasts all year round. © Radio France
– Julie Gasco

For the show they will be 520 re-enactors from all over Europe. This Saturday, some 70 Romans and Pictish barbarians began rehearsals at Comps.

They were around 70 who came to participate in the first big rehearsal at Comps.
They were around 70 who came to participate in the first big rehearsal at Comps. © Radio France
– Julie Gasco

These festivities will tell the story of Emperor Hadrian against the British barbarians: the Picts. This Roman leader is actually came to Nîmes in the year 122 AD. There are exactly 1,900. So it was to celebrate this anniversary that Eric Teyssier and Yann Guerrero imagined this representation.

The re-enactors are organized into different troupes that meet throughout the year in costume.
The re-enactors are organized into different troupes that meet throughout the year in costume. © Radio France
– Julie Gasco

These festivities are an opportunity to dive into a meticulous reconstruction of history while having fun.


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