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.
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Presented by OVO By Oscar Wilde Adapted and Directed by Adam Nichols “The truth is rarely pure and never simple”...
The Winding Stair
The Winding Stair By Jesse Norman Directed by Adam Nichols Power is shifting. Queen Elizabeth I is dying, James waiting...
As You Like It
Presented by OVO By William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Adam Nichols 1967. Pressured by the generation gap, lovers Rosalind...
Q&A with Tim Boatswain, writer of A Roman Theatre Spectacle
“This is not museum theatre. This is theatre that wants to grab you by the tunic and pull you into the arena.” Professor Tim Boatswain Interview with Professor Tim Boatswain:...
Q&A with Lorraine Bottomley, director of Company
“We chose company because it is a very clever and funny musical, and has so many relatable characters and themes.” Lorraine Bottomley, Act4 It is an Act 4 tradition to...
OVO Defies Industry Trends With Launch of 14-Actor Rep Company
OVO has announced the 14 members of its first-ever repertory company, who will appear in three major productions during the summer and autumn of 2026. The ensemble will lead a...
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