OVO at Roman Theatre of Verulamium

OVO’s annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival celebrates its 10th edition with an incredible line-up of theatre and music, bigger and better than ever!

Renowned for its bold and imaginative spins on classic plays and stories, this landmark year will present brand-new adaptions of English classics as well as the return of some iconic audience favourites from OVO and visiting companies. The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival has become a highlight of the summer cultural calendar, attracting diverse audiences who are drawn not only by the allure of the ancient ruins, but also the high-quality productions.

The Festival programme includes:

Friday 31st May – Sunday 28th July - The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sunday 2nd June – Classical Chorus

Sunday 9th June – Jez Lowe, Bob Fox & Julie Matthews  

Sunday 16th June – Ver Players

Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd June – Gawain and the Green Knight

Tuesday 25th June – Present Laughter

Wednesday 26th June – Henry V             

Tuesday 2nd – Thursday 18th July – Sense and Sensibility

Tuesday 9th – Sunday 14th July – Spring Awakening

Monday 15th July – Hero & Leander

Thursday 18th – Saturday 21st July - Richard III

Monday 22nd July - Pretty, Witty Nell / Love Labours Won

Tuesday 23rd July - MacDeath!

Wednesday 24th July - Sweet Love Adieu

Tuesday 20th – Sunday 25th August - Into the Woods

Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st August - The Cherry Orchard / The Seagull

Tuesday 3rd – Sunday 8th September - The Highwayman