WE ARE OVO.

We create bold, imaginative and surprising new versions of classic plays and stories in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire. 

We are the producers of the annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival.

Our award-winning productions can also be seen on indoor and outdoor stages across the UK.

Live outdoor theatre in St Albans at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium

What's On

The Maltings Theatre

Baby Broadway

8th March 2026

A fun interactive family concert of songs from hit musicals and films featuring West End singers. The whole family can...

OVO Production
British Schools Museum

A Christmas Carol – Hitchin 2026

4th-29th December 2026

Following a successful debut year in Hitchin, OVO’s smash-hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns by popular...

OVO Production
Vintry Garden

A Christmas Carol – St Albans 2026

4th-29th December 2026

Following four successful years in St Albans, OVO’s smash-hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns by popular...

Latest News

Adapting A Christmas Carol: our interview with adaptor/director Mark O’Sullivan

Interview with A Christmas Carol director and adaptor Mark O'Sullivan...

Immersed In History: OVO’s magical promenade production of A Christmas Carol comes to the British Schools Museum, Hitchin, this winter.

With OVO's acclaimed promenade production of A Christmas Carol arriving in Hitchin from 28 November - 30 December, we sat down with British Schools Museum manager Emma Calver, to find...

The Cathedral as a Backdrop: A Christmas Carol returns to St Albans in new venue The Vintry Garden

OVO’s beloved promenade adaptation of A Christmas Carol is coming back to St Albans – more magical and wonderful than ever! After delighting audiences for three sell-out years in The...

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