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OVO Defies Industry Trends With Launch of 14-Actor Rep Company

OVO has announced the 14 members of its first-ever repertory company, who will appear in three major productions during the summer and autumn of 2026. The ensemble will lead a...

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...

Q&A with Mark O’Sullivan, adapter and director of OVO’s Sherlock Holmes

“I didn’t realise just how funny the original stories are!” What drew you to adapt Sherlock Holmes for the stage / what is your personal connection to them? Having adapted...

OVO Unveils Star-Studded Music and Comedy Line-up For Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026

OVO has unveiled an exciting line-up of one-off events as part of the OVO Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026, taking place at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium this summer....

OVO Announces 12th Open Air Festival Season at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium

The OVO Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026 promises an unmissable summer of theatre, music and comedy. This summer, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the magic of open-air...

“The Most Successful Year Yet”: OVO’s Artistic Director reflects on the 2025 Roman Theatre Festival

Ahead of the upcoming launch of the OVO Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2026 – (watch this space!) – we wanted to share with you an update from OVO’s Founder...

Adapting A Christmas Carol: our interview with adaptor/director Mark O’Sullivan

Interview with A Christmas Carol director and adaptor Mark O'Sullivan...

Immersed In History: OVO’s magical promenade production of A Christmas Carol comes to the British Schools Museum, Hitchin, this winter.

With OVO's acclaimed promenade production of A Christmas Carol arriving in Hitchin from 28 November - 30 December, we sat down with British Schools Museum manager Emma Calver, to find...

The Cathedral as a Backdrop: A Christmas Carol returns to St Albans in new venue The Vintry Garden

OVO’s beloved promenade adaptation of A Christmas Carol is coming back to St Albans – more magical and wonderful than ever! After delighting audiences for three sell-out years in The...