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The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival
The Roman Theatre St Albans
Tue 24th May 2022 - Sun 21st August 2022
An annual programme of outdoor performance, produced by OVO in the stunning surroundings of The Roman Theatre of Verulamium.
The Roman Theatre of St Albans is located to the west of the city, built in the year 140AD as part of the Roman city of Verulamium. It is believed to be the oldest theatre in the country that is still producing theatre today.
Each year since 2014, OVO has produced a summer open air festival which has grown to be one of the UK's leading outdoor events. In 2021, the festival attracted an audience of over 10,000 people.
OVO's hugely popular productions that form the cornerstone of the festival have included Boudicca at Verulamium, As You Like It, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Henry V, Peter Pan, The Comedy of Errors and The Winter's Tale. The festival also features touring theatre companies, live music and local community performances.
Includes the following shows suitable for families:
You Can't Stop the Beat (22-26 June)
The Wind in the Willows (20 - 24 July)
Twisted Tales (30 July)
Little Women (3 - 14 Aug)