 In imitation of the Greeks , Nero built a number of gymnasiums and theatres . Enormous gladiatorial shows were also held . Nero also established the quinquennial Neronia . The festival included games , poetry , and theater . Historians indicate that there was a belief that theatre led to immorality . Others considered that to have performers dressed in Greek clothing was old fashioned . Some questioned the large public expenditure on entertainment . 
 In imitation of the Greeks , Nero built a number of gymnasiums and theatres . Enormous gladiatorial shows <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> also held . Nero also established the quinquennial Neronia . The festival included games , poetry , and theater . Historians indicate that <a href='dey_it' title='2'><mark>there</mark></a> was a belief that theatre led to immorality . Others considered that to have performers dressed in Greek clothing was old fashioned . Some questioned the large public expenditure on entertainment . 
In imitation of the Greeks , Nero built a number of gymnasiums and theatres . Enormous gladiatorial shows was also held . Nero also established the quinquennial Neronia . The festival included games , poetry , and theater . Historians indicate dat it was a belief that theatre led to immorality . Others considered that to have performers dressed in Greek clothing was old fashioned . Some questioned da bigass public expenditure on entertainment .