Modern theatre in St Albans

OVO is the home of live theatre in St Albans, Hertfordshire. We create bold, imaginative and surprising new versions of classic plays and stories. We are a professional theatre production company based in St Albans, just north of London.

We stage in-house and visiting company theatre and arts productions at our main base, The Maltings Theatre, in the heart of the city’s centre.  We also host the annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival in the stunning ancient setting of the Roman Theatre of Verulamium.

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

What's On

The Maltings Theatre

R.O.G.E.R RADIO ATTEMPTS FRANKENSTEIN

30th October 2024

SEE the horror classic Frankenstein as you’ve never HEARD it before! Those cheeky chappies and lovely ladies of the “renowned...

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...

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Meet Kitty Morgan – Writer and Composer of The Highwayman

“A night at The Highwayman is a night where you will laugh… and cry a little bit too.” ~ Kitty Morgan Watch the video below to hear Kitty Morgan (Book,...

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...

Roman Theatre

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