Past Productions
2022 Productions at the Roman Theatre
A seasonal, site specific outdoor promenade experience.
“A magical, mood-filled, vibrant adaptation. OVO has breathed new life into an old tale.”
★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions
“The weather might be cold but the production is so energetic and immersive that it will warm you right to your heart.”
Herts Advertiser
Adapted by: Janet Podd, from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by: Adam Nichols and Janet Podd
Cast: Jilly Bond, Emma Durkin, Anna Franklin, Lyle Fulton, Kelly Griffiths, Katie Hamilton, Matthew Rowan, Kelly Stewart, David Widdowson, Jane Withers, Peter Wood
Creative team: Michael Bird (Sound and Lighting Designer), Tom Cagnoni (Composer), Rachael Light (Costume Designer), Ross McGregor (Technical Stage Manager), Simon Nicholas (Set Designer)
Little Women
OVO’s brand new musical adaptation, offering a fresh approach to a beloved story.
“A gorgeous mix of storytelling and physical theatre with carefully chosen songs, all blending together to produce a memorable, magical experience filled with heart and love.”
★★★★★ LondonTheatre1
“Beautifully staged. A very slick and enjoyable production.”
Herts Advertiser
Adapted by: Amy Connery, Stephanie Jones and Sophie Swithinbank, from the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by: Amy Connery and Stephanie Jones
Cast: Lucy Crick, James Douglas, Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, Katie Friedli Walton, Anastasia Raymond, Boyd Rogers, Kat-Anne Rogers, Faith Turner, Jane Withers
Creative team: Tom Cagnoni (Musical Director), Mattis Larsen (Lighting Designer), Emma Lyth (Costume Designer), Delga Martineau (Wardrobe Supervisor), Simon Nicholas (Set Designer), Lauren Wedgworth (Stage Manager)
The Importance of Being Earnest
An anarchic jazz musical remix of Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people”.
“An exquisitely entertaining production.”
★★★★ The Upcoming
“Fun, stylish open air show with clever music and great tension between Cecily and Gwendolyn. Flair in the face of a glaring sun.”
Vanessa Thorpe, Observer
“The aim to amuse is hit with abundant energy and gusto.”
Everything Theatre
By: Oscar Wilde
Directed by: Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Cast: Tom Cagnoni, Charlie Clee, Celeste Collier, Anna Franklin, Lyle Fulton, Guido Garcia Lueches, Emilia Harrild, David Logar, Paul Manuel, Shona Maule, Eloise Westwood, Emma Wright
Creative team: Michael Bird (Sound Designer and Operator), Tom Cagnoni (Musical Director), Rúben Carneiro (Stage Manager), Mattis Larsen (Lighting Designer), Delga Martineau (Costume Designer and Wardrobe Supervisor), Simon Nicholas (Set Designer), Mel O’Donnell (Voice Coach), Sundeep Saini (Choreographer), Lauren Wedgworth (Stage Manager)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
OVO’s new musical transports audiences to the glittering, hustling, hip swivelling age of disco.
“There’s a huge amount of fun to be had in this production. A fine evening’s entertainment.”
The Spy in the Stalls
“A heady combination that retains the zest and humour of the original. Be prepared to laugh your heads off.”
Herts Advertiser
Adapted by: Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan, from the play by William Shakespeare
Directed by: Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan
Cast: Jon Bonner, Tom Cagnoni, Charlie Clee, Celeste Collier, Lyle Fulton, Guido Garcia Lueches, Daniel Hall, Emilia Harrild, David Logar, Shona Maule, Eloise Westwood, Ben Whitehead, David Widdowson, Emma Wright
Creative team: Michael Bird (Sound Designer and Operator), Tom Cagnoni (Musical Director), Rúben Carneiro (Stage Manager), Sorcha Corcoran (Set Designer), Mattis Larsen (Lighting Designer), Emma Lyth (Costume Designer), Delga Martineau (Wardrobe Supervisor), Simon Nicholas (Set Designer), Sundeep Saini (Choreographer), Lauren Wedgworth (Stage Manager)
🎥 Simon Nicholas
