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

Les Misérables

6th-21st June 2025

A new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables, by Jonathan Holloway. Prisoner 24601, Jean Valjean, is released from...

The Roman Theatre

Mark Morriss

8th June 2025

An intimate evening with, The Bluetones lead singer, Mark Morriss. Best known as the lead singer for English indie outfit,...

OVO Production
The Roman Theatre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

27th June – 13th July 2025

This musical adaptation of The Dream will transport audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip-swivelling age of classic disco! In the...

Latest News

9 Questions with Theatre Director and Playwright, Jonathan Holloway

We sat down with Jonathan Holloway, playwright and director, to talk all things theatre and his OVO debut with Les Misérables this summer at the Roman Theatre....

Summer Season 2025

Launching OVO’s Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2025 Get ready for an extraordinary fusion of history, theatre, and music as the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival returns to St Albans...

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...

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save with a Season ticket

  • Unlimited tickets to 5 theatre shows at The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2025
  • 10% Discount on other shows at the 2025 Festival and our bar
  •   £75 for 1 Adult. £50 for Under 18s.