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

The Maltings Theatre

Ladies Down Under

13th-22nd February 2025

Following their successful run of Ladies’ Day in 2022, Breakaway Theatre Company is excited to be returning to The Maltings...

The Maltings Theatre

Rabbits Out Of The Hat

2nd March 2025

Rabbits Out of the Hat is a whimsical play about a magic show, fun for all ages. By turns amazing,...

The Maltings Theatre

Alex Kealy: The Fear

9th May 2025

After a 5-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Alex Kealy is taking his new stand-up show about fear on...

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

15% off Season tickets - Limited time only

  • 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
  •  Discounted prices – £63 for 1 Adult. £42 Under 18s.  Prices valid until 13.02.25.