10 questions with Jessica Vickers from The Great Gatsby
We sat down with Jessica to find out more about why she wanted to be part of this brand-new adaptation, what she thinks about performing at the Roman Theatre in St Albans and much more… 1. Could you tell us a bit about the character(s) you’re playing in this brand-new adaptation of The Great Gatsby? […]
Meet the cast: The Great Gatsby
“There is quite a lot of energy, so i’d say it’s quite charged.” With opening night fast approaching, we caught up with Jonathan Tynan-Moss and Nathan French to talk all things Gatsby ahead of its premiere at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival this August. We asked them how rehearsals have been going, why audiences […]
Meet the artist behind the sculpture ‘turbulence’ at the Roman Theatre
This year the Roman Theatre are honoured to be hosting a sculpture by local artist Angela Mellen. If you’ve already visited the Roman Theatre this year you will have seen Angela’s fabulous willow sculpture ‘turbulence’, which graces the roof of the hilltop bar and cascades down the hill. Angela’s willow sculpture was first shown at […]
10 Questions with Mark O’Sullivan and Kelly Ann Stewart, the Creative Team behind The Great Gatsby
We sat down with Mark O’Sullivan and Kelly Ann Stewart, adaptor and director respectively, to talk all things The Great Gatsby, prior to it’s opening this summer at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival.
Meet the Rebel Queen, Boudicca
Have you ever wanted to meet a real warrior queen? This summer, history comes to life at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium in St Albans, where families are invited to explore the ruins with none other than Queen Boudicca. To find out what’s in store, we caught up with the legendary rebel queen herself to […]
BBC News: Ralph Fiennes among UK actors backing new theatre
Four top British actors including Ralph Fiennes are supporting the creation of a new theatre to encourage young and emerging talent. Dame Joanna Lumley, Brian Cox and Zoe Wanamaker are also patrons of OVO theatre company’s project to convert a 17th Century barn in St Albans, Hertfordshire. OVO, which has staged 100 productions, plans to […]
Meet the Cast: Laura Anna-Mead from Les Misérables
We sat down with Laura to discuss what drew her to this new adaptation, the complexities of playing both mother and daughter, and why she thinks audiences will enjoy the show. Q1: What drew you to Jonathan Holloway’s adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables? I’ve always been interested in investigating Les Misérables away from the […]
9 Questions with Theatre Director and Playwright, Jonathan Holloway
We sat down with Jonathan Holloway, playwright and director, to talk all things theatre and his OVO debut with Les Misérables this summer at the Roman Theatre.
Summer Season 2025
Launching OVO’s Roman Theatre Open Air Festival 2025 Get ready for an extraordinary fusion of history, theatre, and music as the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival returns to St Albans for its 11th year. The summer showpiece promises an unforgettable season of bold, imaginative, and dynamic performances in the breath-taking setting of the Verulamium Roman […]
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 new British musical. Click the button below to book tickets and be among the first to see the cast of The Highwayman in action at […]