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

OVO Production
British Schools Museum, Hitchin

A Christmas Carol – Hitchin

28th November – 30th December 2025

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

OVO Production
St Albans, Vintry Garden

A Christmas Carol – St Albans

5th-30th December 2025

OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns to St Albans by popular demand for a...

The Maltings Theatre

Talking Heads

30th October 2025

The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company presents Talking Heads by Alan Bennett A Lady Of Letters Irene Ruddock is not...

Latest News

10 questions with Jessica Vickers from The Great Gatsby

We sat down with Jessica to find out more about why she wanted to be part of this brand-new adaptation, what she thinks about performing at the Roman Theatre in...

Meet the cast: The Great Gatsby

“There is quite a lot of energy, so i’d say it’s quite charged.” With opening night fast approaching, we caught up with Jonathan Tynan-Moss and Nathan French to talk all...

Meet the artist behind the sculpture ‘turbulence’ at the Roman Theatre

This year the Roman Theatre are honoured to be hosting a sculpture by local artist Angela Mellen. If you’ve already visited the Roman Theatre this year you will have seen...

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