A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The John McCusker Band
31st May 2022
Featuring Sam Kelly, Helen McCabe and Toby Shaer
Support from Ellie McCann
Presented by St Albans Folk Music
Born in Bellshill, near Glasgow, John began playing whistle and fiddle as a child and joined the legendary Scottish band the Battlefield Band aged 17. During his 11 years with the band, he also released his first two solo recordings, a debut album in 1995 and Yella Hoose in the 2000s. His most recent album, released last year to celebrate his thirty years as a musician, featured tracks from his solo records and TV and film soundtracks over the years.
As his career developed he increasingly transcended musical boundaries. As a live and studio guest he has shared stages with David Gilmour, Paul Weller, Paolo Nutini, Teenage Fanclub, The Proclaimers, Graham Coxon, Ocean Colour Scene, Idlewild, Eddi Reader, Julie Fowlis, Vicente Amigo, Nolwenn Leroy amnd Jerry Douglas. Since 2008, he has been a member of Mark Knopfler's band, playing arenas around the world including a double bill with Bob Dylan at The Hollywood Bowl and 20 nights at the Royal Albert Hall.
In parallel, he has developed a career as a composer and musician. Over the years, he has won many awards, including the Spirit of Scotland Award for music in 1999, and again in 2009, and the BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year in 2003. In 2016 John received the Good Tradition Award and performed with his band at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at The Royal Albert Hall, and then in 2019 he received the Outstanding Music Performance at The Scottish Culture Awards.
John’s band for the concert at the Roman Theatre will feature Sam Kelly, Helen McCabe and Toby Shaer. Taking part in the New Roots event in St Albans in 2013 gave singer and guitarist Sam Kelly the opportunity to perform at Towersey Folk Festival. As his career developed, he formed his own landmark band, Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, which includes Toby Shaer who plays fiddle and whistles in the John McCusker Band. Helen McCabe started from an Irish traditional music, went on to study classical music and qualified as a teacher. After this, she toured with her own band and won awards in country music in Ireland and the UK. She is now making a duo album The String of Lights with John McCusker.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Performance at 7.30pm
Tickets £15 - £20
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Kiss That Missed
1st June 2022
By David Melling, adapted by John Brolly
Presented by The Minack Theatre
The Little Prince’s goodnight kiss has gone missing. It’s escaped into the forest where it has no business to be, so the brave and fearless knight is sent on a mission to bring it back… But is he brave and fearless enough?
David Melling’s delightful series of Knightly Tales is brought to life with all the charm and humour of the original stories, plus some new songs and, of course, plenty of kisses bouncing around.
This classic picture-book is a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere.
Adapted by actor and storyteller John Brolly and The Minack Theatre, with original music by Ben Sutcliffe, prepare to be enchanted by the adventures of the Knight, the Prince and the missing kiss.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £7.50 - £11.50
1pm and 4pm matinees
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
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The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Cyclops
8th June 2022
By Euripides
Presented by Thiasos Theatre Company
Cyclops tells how the hero Odysseus, on his way home from the Trojan war, defeats the one-eyed cannibalistic giant Polyphemus with the help of some shipwrecked satyrs — the half-man, half-goat followers of Dionysos (god of wine and theatre), and their wine-loving “father”, Silenus.
After the five-star success of their production of Aristophanes’ Ploutos (Wealth) at The Space in London in 2020, Thiasos Theatre Company brings this rarely-performed classic to life with vibrant original songs and dances drawn from the traditions of Aegean and Mediterranean islands. There is heroism, suspense and plenty of rude jokes!
Established in 1997, Thiasos Theatre Company specialises in intercultural performances of Greek classic plays featuring original music and dance. The company has created a number of landmark productions of tragedies by Aeschylus and Euripides and comedies by Aristophanes in the UK, US and Europe as well as conducting workshops and demonstrations at schools and universities. These have included new productions of Hippolytos (Cockpit theatre, London; Teatr Polski, Warsaw; Gardzienice CTP, Indonesia Kontemporer Festival) and Bacchae (New College Gardens, Oxford; Gardzienice CTP).
Reviews for Ploutos:
“This new production is bouncy, energetic and huge fun. The love they have for the material shines through in the performance.” Sue in the Stalls:
“Put together with heart by a company who knows their text and how to make it sing. The lively, playful elements that Thiasos throws into the pot are as old as Ancient Greece – and they still hit.” The Upcoming
A very slick, charming and bombastic production.” London Theatre1
Click here to find out more about Thiasos Theatre Company.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly
Tickets £11.50 - £17.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Alan Barnes Octet
16th June 2022
Presented by Herts Jazz
Everyone in music knows Alan Barnes as one of our greatest jazz musicians, winning many awards, playing clarinet, alto & baritone saxophones, both in smaller intimate jazz clubs and on larger concert hall stages with equal creativity, all with charismatic, engaging humour.
He's the ultimate man-about-British-jazz, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader of such prolific abilities that he's rarely if ever off the road.
In fact, in a career that stretches back to the late 1970s, Barnesy has done it all – focusing his capacious energies on extolling the virtues of the jazz he loves: swinging, well-written and unpretentious, with more than a dash of wit to boot.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Performance at 7.30pm
Tickets £15 - £20
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
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The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Express G&S
18th June 2022
Directed and written by John Savournin, after Gilbert
Musically Directed and new lyrics by David Eaton
Presented by Charles Court Opera
The "masters of G&S in small spaces” present their side-splitting spoof of the classic railway mystery. A trio of intriguing travellers (and a pianist) take on multiple characters, uncover clue upon red herring, while ripping through the G&S operettas with a cake soaked butter knife, all aboard the G&S Express.
Get ready to be swept away on this Topsy-turvy journey - from Penzance to Titipu, from Venice to the Tower of London, from Portsmouth to Fairyland - in an original story packed with references from every single G&S operetta. This highly inventive, witty murder mystery spoof is splattered with favourite songs from the Savoy operas including ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, ‘The Mikado’ and ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’, as well as from those less performed, such as ‘The Sorcerer,’ ‘Princess Ida’ and ‘Utopia Ltd’.
All aboard the G&S Express - destination: Murder!
"An entertaining whistle-stop tour of Gilbert and Sullivan, framed within an Orient Express-style crime mystery." - The Stage
★★★★★ “A glorious piece of nonsense... ingenious” - Reviews Hub
★★★★★ "A major coup of riotous jollity... just the ticket to raise your spirits" - Fairy Power Productions
★★★★★ "Well-nigh perfect entertainment" - Lastminutetheatretickets.com
★★★★ "G&S meets Agatha Christie meets Monty Python" - Spy in the Stalls
★★★★ "Top notch" - London Pub Theatres
CAST
Matthew Kellett
Catrine Kirkman
Philip Lee
CREATIVE TEAM
Director and Writer: John Savournin
Musical Director and Lyricist: David Eaton
Designer - Jessie Huckin
Lighting Designer - Ian Wilson
Producer - Catherine Chibnall
Click here to find out more about Charles Court Opera.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Performances at 2.30pm / 7.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
You Can't Stop the Beat
22nd and 26th June 2022
Presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company
Join the award winning St Albans Musical Theatre Company for a bite sized, interactive, live music event for primary school children and family audiences.
The all singing, all dancing, toe tapping, all instrument shaking entertainment extravaganza, fully immersive daytime event returns to the Roman Theatre Festival for the second year running and features popular songs from musicals including Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Sound of Music and Matilda, plus many more!
The perfect afternoon treat for anyone who has missed the buzz of live entertainment, You Can’t Stop The Beat invites audiences to sing and dance along as St Albans’ talented performing ensemble perform a medley of family favourites.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £7.50 - £11.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Rent
21st-26th June 2022
By Jonathan Larson
Directed by Elise Betts | Musically Directed by Emma Barry
Presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company
Measure your Life in Love… The iconic musical that defined a generation.
Jonathan Larson’s legendary musical tells the story of a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive in New York in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. A story about life, love, fear, regret and sorrow, Rent is an emotional rollercoaster of a musical.
Rent boasts a medley of timeless hits, most notably Seasons Of Love, as well as title track Rent, Take Me Or Leave Me, Goodbye Love and I’ll Cover You. The Tony Award winning musical, which ran for twelve years on Broadway, and was adapted into a 2005 feature film, is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera La Bohème.
Rent remains one of the most powerful musicals of its time - emotive, heart wrenching, inspiring, and ultimately relaying an important message about love and what it means to everyone.
Rent comes hot on the heels of the award-winning St Albans Musical Theatre Company’s acclaimed run of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee last November.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The War of the Worlds
4th July 2022
Based on the novel by H. G. Wells
Presented by The Pantaloons
“No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's…”
… And fewer would have believed in the first years of the twenty-first century that H. G. Wells’ science fiction classic would be performed live by just four actors with intelligences lesser than average…
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade the stage in this funny yet faithful new adaptation as they use musical instruments, puppetry and, um, enthusiasm to recreate deadly heat-rays, giant fighting-machines, squidgy tentacled Martians and interplanetary warfare on an epic scale. The chances of success? A million to one…
★★★★ “Exhaustingly ridiculous energy… irreverent yet affectionate” The Latest
★★★★ “A jovial, convivial comedy, which still shows respect for the story” Fringe Guru
★★★★ “Incredibly funny… It doesn’t sound like it should work, but it really does.” Broadway Baby
“A breathless, unmissable parody… outstanding” Fringe Review
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £11.50 - £17.50
Performance at 7.30pm
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Tiresias
5th July 2022
Presented by Heady Conduct
Heady Conduct bring their enthralling, atmospheric and critically acclaimed production of Tiresias to The Roman Theatre.
A forerunner of fortune or a man who is helpless to what he has seen?
Tiresias may be blind, but he has seen more than you or I, had we lived six lifetimes. When Hera rips out his eyes, Zeus grants Tiresias a gift more precious than a thousand burning torches in the darkness — he is given the gift to predict the future.
The play follows Tiresias’ journey as he lives through renowned Greek myths and legends. Heady Conduct weave together physical storytelling and live music with flair and delight to tell Tiresias’ tale in their potent and intoxicating style.
On their international debut at Auckland Fringe 2019, Tiresias was awarded The New Zealand Herald’s Critics’ Choice.
“The clearly talented company bought a warming, thought-provoking and imaginative show which artfully reimagined and rejuvenated classic Greek stories. Simon Rodda excelled in his portrayal of Tiresias with his nuance and subtlety. The show was underscored with a consistently beautiful yet ethereal score underpinning Tiresias’ tragedies.” The New Zealand Herald
★★★★★ “An utterly spellbinding performance.” Theatre Scenes, New Zealand
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Performance at 7.30pm
Tickets £11.50 - £17.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Lion
11th-12th July 2022
Book, Music and Lyrics by Benjamin Scheuer
Presented by Danielle Tarento
In association with Arizona Theatre Company
“Every heart is made stronger by scars”
The Lion is a one-man folk musical telling a true story of survival. With a guitar in hand, Ben confronts his turbulent life’s journey from a rift in his childhood to his own brush with mortality.
During 70 minutes of songs, monologues and virtuosic guitar playing, Ben tells an inspiring story of love, loss, despair and hope that reminds us how, even in our darkest moments, music, family and community can help us find our true voice and the strength to ‘Weather the Storm’.
Directed by Alex Stenhouse and Sean Daniels, this is the first revival of Benjamin Scheuer’s Drama Desk Award-winning autobiographical show, with Max Alexander-Taylor playing the role of Ben.
Benjamin Scheuer (Book, Music and Lyrics) is an American songwriter and recipient of the 2021 Kleban Prize for Lyrics. ‘The Lion’ won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance; a well as the Off-West-End Award for Best New Musical. Scheuer’s album ‘Songs from The Lion’ was released in 2016 (Warner/ADA), along with four music videos (directed by Bafta and Emmy-winner Peter Baynton) which garnered prizes including Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy Film Festival, and two consecutive Public Choice for Best Music Video at the British Animation Awards. Originally from New York, Scheuer lives in London with his wife and daughter.
“Only the hardest hearted could resist” New York Times
“Spellbinding! See it now. See it again. The best musical I’ve seen this year!” Huffington Post
“Poignant and unexpected! Scheuer’s songs are powerful, charismatic and easy to become lost in” NBC New York
“My single favourite musical of all of last year, whether on Broadway or in London” The Stage
“‘The Lion’ hurts when it needs to but also overflows with heart” The Arts Desk
“The vibe of casual, unrehearsed immediacy masks the narrative complexity of a novel or an opera” Los Angeles Times
CREATIVE TEAM
Directors - Alex Stenhouse and Sean Daniels
Set and Costume Designer - Simon Kenny
Lighting Designer - Emma Chapman
Sound Designer - Andrew Johnson
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly
Tickets £15.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Importance of Being Earnest
2nd-17th July 2022
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO presents a bold, imaginative and surprising jazz musical remix of Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people”.
Jack loves Gwendolen, Algernon loves Cecily, but both of them are engaged to the roguish Ernest - much to the disapproval of the formidable Lady Bracknell.
The only problem is that Ernest doesn’t actually exist and - when his true identity is revealed - being “earnest” takes on a whole new meaning…
Mistaken identity and romance collide with cucumber sandwiches and a handbag as Cecily and Gwendolen battle it out over Beyonce and Lady Bracknell channels Lady Gaga.
The Importance of Being Earnest is, quite simply, one of the funniest plays ever written in the English language, and it retains its ability to entertain and amuse some 127 years after it was written.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “This imaginative interpretation is as clever as it is witty and as moving as it is original… A tour de force.” The Stage (The 39 Steps)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees 2.30pm
Tickets £11.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 2nd July at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Press night - 7th July at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Wind in the Willows
20th-24th July 2022
Based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame
Presented by The Pantaloons
Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger on a wild adventure filled with motorcar madness, wicked weasels, exciting escapes and plenty of messing about in boats.
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company put their own anarchic spin on Kenneth Grahame’s classic countryside caper. Frantically feral fun for the whole family.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £11.50 - £23.50
7.30pm nightly / matinees 2.30pm
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Jekyll and Hyde
25th-26th July 2022
Based on the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson
Presented by The National Production Company
A very sensible farce!
A show that stays true to the original tale whilst embracing the comedic magic of theatre in a hilarious fast-paced spin! Full of unexpected highs and lows, quick costume changes and sharp wit, enjoy this classic novella as one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
Set against the backdrop of a charity organisation, the Catherstone Risdake Association Players, attempting to extort donations from their adoring local community to raise funds for lavish sets, high profile actors and a 'business trip' to the Bahamas. See how they creatively tell the tale of Dr Henry Jekyll, who believes there are two distinct sides to man - a good and evil- told through the eyes of his friend and lawyer Gabriel Utterson. Journey with this experimental scientist as he fashions a controversial concoction that transforms him, not only into an evil man but a vile monster!
A comedy with all the drama left in!
Click here to find out more about the National Production Company
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly
Tickets £7.50 - £17.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Terry Deary's
Twisted Tales
30th July 2022
By Terry Deary
Presented by The National Production Company
A brand new original comedy by Terry Deary (author of Horrible Histories).
Just three actors perform over 100 roles in as many minutes of fact-based, fast-paced fun!
Mr Pimm, a victorian school teacher, battles against all odds to teach his pesky pupils a thing or two with hilarious consequences in the quest to discover, 'can the past really tell the future?'
Full of unexpected highs and lows, quick costume changes and sharp wit, enjoy these twisted tales of times gone by in one wild whirlwind that will leave you rolling around with laughter! Fun for all the family.
Terry Deary is an award-winning British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages, best known for the Horrible Histories series. He is one of Britain's best-selling authors and the tenth most-borrowed author in British libraries.
Click here to find out more about the National Production Company
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
2.30pm matinee
Tickets £15.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
27th-30th July 2022
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Presented by The National Production Company
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes!
This critically acclaimed play is an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s 37 plays! Join these madcap performers in tights as they weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
NOTICE
The National Production Company takes no responsibility for any loss of blood pressure, brain cells or partners during the course of the proceedings. This is a high paced action-packed thrill ride and we ask that, should the intense hurtling speed of the Shakespearean canon and our majestic performances cause you to vomit and burst into flames, you please refrain from screaming too loudly so as not to affect the enjoyment of those around you.
May the Bard be with you.
Click here to find out more about the National Production Company
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly.
Tickets £11.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
Little Women
3rd-14th August 2022
Based on the novel by Louisa May Allcott
Directed by Steph Allison and Amy Connery
Presented by OVO
Jo, the second eldest of the March daughters and an aspiring writer, receives yet another rejection from a publisher. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her she can do better by making her stories more personal.
Begrudgingly, Jo weaves the story of how she and her sisters - Meg, the eldest, who's on the brink of love, sweet-natured Beth who always puts others first and Amy, the youngest and most precocious - grew up in America.
Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures - including Laurie, the boy next door. And through sisterly squabbles and tragic losses, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do.
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless and captivating book is brought to life in a brand new adaptation, perfect for all the family. This classic story embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 3rd August at 7.30pm and 4th August at 2.30pm
Press night - 4th August at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Woman in White
17th-21st August 2022
Adapted from the novel by Wilkie Collins
Presented by Heady Conduct
Heady Conduct bring their intriguing and compelling new adaption of Wilkie Collins’ sensational classic, The Woman in White, to The Roman Theatre.
★★★★★ “This is a company which is on a path to a glorious future”
In the darkness of a London street, artist Walter Hartwright is startled by the touch of a hand. He turns to meet a distressed woman, cloaked completely in white. It is a fleeting and enigmatic encounter.
A carriage carries Hartwright through Cumbrian hills to his new student, Laura Fairlie. She is bewitching. She is love at first sight. Intriguingly, she resembles the woman in white.
But the route to love and truth is rarely simple or safe. Betrothed to a man chosen by her late father, Laura is subject to the outrageous lengths men will go to for the sake of honour, power and wealth.
Collins used this well-loved and classic thriller to skilfully address the injustice of women’s inequality, causing laws and opinions to be questioned in its time.
Heady Conduct adapt this sensational story of secret societies, sordid asylums, stolen identities and enduring love in their exhilarating and intoxicating style.
★★★★★ “Utterly spellbinding” (Tiresias)
★★★★ “Beg, steal or borrow a ticket” (Measure for Measure)
★★★★★ “Captivating and enchanting, the audience are thoroughly entranced” (RECKLESS)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £11.50 - £23.50
7.30pm nightly / matinees 2.30pm
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The John McCusker Band
31st May 2022
Featuring Sam Kelly, Helen McCabe and Toby Shaer
Support from Ellie McCann
Presented by St Albans Folk Music
Born in Bellshill, near Glasgow, John began playing whistle and fiddle as a child and joined the legendary Scottish band the Battlefield Band aged 17. During his 11 years with the band, he also released his first two solo recordings, a debut album in 1995 and Yella Hoose in the 2000s. His most recent album, released last year to celebrate his thirty years as a musician, featured tracks from his solo records and TV and film soundtracks over the years.
As his career developed he increasingly transcended musical boundaries. As a live and studio guest he has shared stages with David Gilmour, Paul Weller, Paolo Nutini, Teenage Fanclub, The Proclaimers, Graham Coxon, Ocean Colour Scene, Idlewild, Eddi Reader, Julie Fowlis, Vicente Amigo, Nolwenn Leroy amnd Jerry Douglas. Since 2008, he has been a member of Mark Knopfler's band, playing arenas around the world including a double bill with Bob Dylan at The Hollywood Bowl and 20 nights at the Royal Albert Hall.
In parallel, he has developed a career as a composer and musician. Over the years, he has won many awards, including the Spirit of Scotland Award for music in 1999, and again in 2009, and the BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year in 2003. In 2016 John received the Good Tradition Award and performed with his band at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at The Royal Albert Hall, and then in 2019 he received the Outstanding Music Performance at The Scottish Culture Awards.
John’s band for the concert at the Roman Theatre will feature Sam Kelly, Helen McCabe and Toby Shaer. Taking part in the New Roots event in St Albans in 2013 gave singer and guitarist Sam Kelly the opportunity to perform at Towersey Folk Festival. As his career developed, he formed his own landmark band, Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, which includes Toby Shaer who plays fiddle and whistles in the John McCusker Band. Helen McCabe started from an Irish traditional music, went on to study classical music and qualified as a teacher. After this, she toured with her own band and won awards in country music in Ireland and the UK. She is now making a duo album The String of Lights with John McCusker.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Performance at 7.30pm
Tickets £15 - £20
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Kiss That Missed
1st June 2022
By David Melling, adapted by John Brolly
Presented by The Minack Theatre
The Little Prince’s goodnight kiss has gone missing. It’s escaped into the forest where it has no business to be, so the brave and fearless knight is sent on a mission to bring it back… But is he brave and fearless enough?
David Melling’s delightful series of Knightly Tales is brought to life with all the charm and humour of the original stories, plus some new songs and, of course, plenty of kisses bouncing around.
This classic picture-book is a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere.
Adapted by actor and storyteller John Brolly and The Minack Theatre, with original music by Ben Sutcliffe, prepare to be enchanted by the adventures of the Knight, the Prince and the missing kiss.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £7.50 - £11.50
1pm and 4pm matinees
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
The Kiss That Missed
1st June 2022
By David Melling, adapted by John Brolly
Presented by The Minack Theatre
The Little Prince’s goodnight kiss has gone missing. It’s escaped into the forest where it has no business to be, so the brave and fearless knight is sent on a mission to bring it back… But is he brave and fearless enough?
David Melling’s delightful series of Knightly Tales is brought to life with all the charm and humour of the original stories, plus some new songs and, of course, plenty of kisses bouncing around.
This classic picture-book is a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere.
Adapted by actor and storyteller John Brolly and The Minack Theatre, with original music by Ben Sutcliffe, prepare to be enchanted by the adventures of the Knight, the Prince and the missing kiss.
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
Tickets £7.50 - £11.50
1pm and 4pm matinees
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
24th May - 11th June 2022
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Musically Directed by Tom Cagnoni
Presented by OVO
OVO’s brand new musical Shakespeare transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
In the beige 1970s in a down at heel working men’s club somewhere in the north of England, barman Nick Bottom dreams of a music career. The only problem is, he can’t sing.
Meanwhile, Mia, Helen, Dean and Andy are drinking, snogging, arguing and fighting - much to the disapproval of their parents.
But then... It all gets a bit messy. A mystical figure appears. And they are all transported to a rather different sort of club.
Once there they find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted fun palace where games of fantasy and love ensue. Where a new dance craze called disco is like a religion, and its masters are like gods.
But will Nick discover his voice? Will Mia, Andy, Helen and Dean be reconciled? And will some of the disco world’s magic rub off on the uneventful lives they left behind?
This promises to be The Dream as you’ve never seen it before – featuring some of the best dance music ever produced, from the likes of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, The Jacksons and many more. So come and join our live band at the Midsummer Party under the stars.
If you enjoyed our 80s rock festival Merry Wives of Windsor, and our As You Like It set in the summer of love, then this is the show for you.
★★★★★ "A simply astonishing show" Sardines Magazine (The Winter's Tale)
★★★★★ “Bursting with energy, originality and laugh-out-loud moments” The Review Chap (Henry V)
★★★★ “Delivered with don’t-give-a-toss energy, it is an inventive and laugh-out-loud remodelling.” Daily Express (The Merry Wives of Windsor)
★★★★ “The company captures the hedonistic, glamorous and decadent decade with gleeful aplomb drawing the audience in with their energy and commitment.” London Theatre Reviews (Twelfth Night)
★★★★ "A wonderful production fit for the whole family, set in a beautiful historic open-air theatre, with a brilliant cast." Pocketsize Theatre (The Comedy of Errors)
“Thoroughly joyful and uplifting” The Guardian top shows of 2019 (As You Like It)
“An extraordinary company - everyone is so multi-talented as actors, singers, dancers, and frequently musicians. A high energy and very sophisticated performance. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Seen and Heard International (Peter Pan)
"Hie thee to St Albans, there’s something a little special here.” Ought to be Clowns (Much Ado About Nothing)
In the open air at
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill | St Albans | AL3 6AE
7.30pm nightly / matinees at 2.30pm
Tickets £7.50 - £23.50
Multibuy - 2 different shows = 10% discount, 3 different shows = 20% discount (offer runs to Easter Monday)
Festival Unlimited Pass allowing unlimited access to all events and 10% off retail and catering - £70 (Limited numbers available)
Loyalty card – buy 9 tickets, get the 10th ticket free
Previews - 24th and 25th May at 7.30pm
Press night - 26th May at 7.30pm
If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.
The venue will be operating in accordance with any government guidelines on COVID safety measures in place at the time of the production.