The gladiators were fun and you have a chance to vote on the loser’s survival (or not) at the end of each bout - surprising what that brings out in the spectators! - though it’s true the fight scenes are moderately hammy. We had 14 or so actors playing the Roman soldiers and demonstrating their tactics, in an informative and fairly energetic way - and their armour and uniforms are impressive too. There is now a big shaded area to sit in to watch the show, too - pretty essential in the heat - and the tannoy and commentary system also worked perfectly for us. The show lasts just over 30 minutes, which is fine, and there is a chance to have photos taken with the Roman soldiers, gladiators and charioteers at the end. Don’t expect top quality acting: that’s not what it’s about - much more an entertaining way of making the hippodrome and it’s history come alive. I missed this on a previous visit to Jerash and was pleased to catch it this time.
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