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.
As You Like It
Presented by OVO By William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Adam Nichols 1967. Pressured by the generation gap, lovers Rosalind...
Twelfth Night
Presented by OVO’s Youth Ensemble By William Shakespeare Directed by Faith Turner After a violent shipwreck tears twins Sebastian and...
The Importance Of Being Earnest – 2026 Tour
Following a successful summer run, OVO is proud to announce a nationwide autumn tour of its acclaimed production of Oscar...
Q&A with Faith Turner, Adapter and Director of Twelfth Night
“Our Youth Ensemble is incredibly important and its impact goes far beyond putting on a show. It is a space to nurture creativity, empathy and dedication as well as building...
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...
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