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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.

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

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OVO Production
The Roman Theatre

Sherlock Holmes

5th-20th June 2026

Presented by OVO By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted and Directed by Mark O’Sullivan A thrilling new mashup of Sir...

OVO Production
The Roman Theatre

The Importance Of Being Earnest

3rd-18th July 2026

Presented by OVO By Oscar Wilde Adapted and Directed by Adam Nichols “The truth is rarely pure and never simple”...

OVO Production
The Roman Theatre

As You Like It

31st July – 22nd August 2026

Presented by OVO By William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Adam Nichols 1967. Pressured by the generation gap, lovers Rosalind...

Latest News

Q&A with Mark O’Sullivan, adapter and director of OVO’s Sherlock Holmes

“I didn’t realise just how funny the original stories are!” What drew you to adapt Sherlock Holmes for the stage / what is your personal connection to them? Having adapted...

OVO Unveils Star-Studded Music and Comedy Line-up For Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026

OVO has unveiled an exciting line-up of one-off events as part of the OVO Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026, taking place at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium this summer....

OVO Announces 12th Open Air Festival Season at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium

The OVO Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026 promises an unmissable summer of theatre, music and comedy. This summer, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the magic of open-air...

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