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 – 27th 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

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...

The Maltings Theatre

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

21st December 2024

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

Latest News

Spotlight on Set Design

Q&A with Simon Nicholas This week, we sat down with Simon Nicholas, Co-Founder of OVO and Set Designer. Simon is behind many of the sets at the Roman Theatre, including...

A Christmas Carol returns for 2024

OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns to the Roman Theatre by popular demand for a third year. Taking audiences on an open air promenade...

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...

Roman Theatre

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