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
Roman Theatre Open Air Festival is at The Maltings, St Albans, AL1 3HL, St Albans.
Sense and Sensibility (7/2/24-8/18/24)
Merry Wives of Windsor (5/31/24-7/28/24)
Videos
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Alex Spencer
The Courtyard Theatre (10/12 - 10/12) | |
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No Exit
The Courtyard Theatre (9/6 - 9/7) | |
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Flock
Old Fire Station (10/5 - 10/6) | |
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The Blackheart Orchestra
The Courtyard Theatre (9/20 - 9/20) | |
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West End Magic
South Mill's Arts (7/27 - 7/27) | |
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The Merry Wives of Windsor
Royal Shakespeare Theatre (6/5 - 9/7) | |
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Gwyneth Goes Skiing
Live Theatre (11/13 - 11/16) | |
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