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
The Roman Theatre

A Christmas Carol

30th November – 29th December 2024

OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns to the Roman Theatre by popular demand for...

The Maltings Theatre

The Art of Guitar: An Evening of Classical and Spanish Favourites

16th November 2024

Join Maestro Dr Mark Jennings for an enthralling evening of virtuoso guitar classics. This acclaimed guitarist has won the hearts...

The Maltings Theatre

Christmas with the Herts Big Band

14th December 2024

CHRISTMAS WITH THE HERTS BIG BAND Join the award winning Herts Big Band and vocalist Helen Burnett for a varied...

Latest News

Meet the Cast of The Highwayman

The Highwayman opens at Norwich Theatre this evening! We introduce the cast of the show and ask them to share their views of what audiences might expect from this brand...

Meet the Cast: The Merchant of Venice’s Hassan Maarfi

Hassan plays Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice, which runs at The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival from Wednesday 31st July to Sunday 11th August, inclusive. We caught up with...

Meet the Cast: The Merchant of Venice’s Jilly Bond

Jilly plays Shylock in our production of The Merchant of Venice, which runs at The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival from Wednesday 31st July to Sunday 11th August, inclusive. We...

Roman Theatre

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