Also known as: National Theatre, Accra
Venue in Accra hosting theatrical productions, including plays and award events; has held premieres of works exploring Ghana's history and culture.
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… The company’s 66th play, “Honey Trap,” an original work by acclaimed playwright Ebo Whyte, will take audiences to the National Theatre this September. …
18 years, 66 plays Ebo Whyte has one more story to tell: “Honey trap”Joy Online
… In June, Nortey staged the third edition of 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey at the National Theatre, combining film, theatre and live character performance in a sold-out production that further demonstrated how a digital character and online audience can be translated into a broader li …
Jeffrey Nortey honoured for digital influence at National ICT Week 2026Joy Online
… The latest recognition comes less than two months after the successful third edition of 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey, his flagship production that blended film, theatre and live character performance before a sold out audience at the National Theatre. …
Jeffrey Nortey’s creative brilliance shines with double honours at Ghana Comedy AwardsJoy Online
Ghanaian playwright and director George Quaye is set to premiere Gayina’s Pound of Flesh, an original African adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, at the National Theatre this August. …
Gayina’s Pound of Flesh: George Quaye’s new play explores religious intolerance in GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… The show is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM prompt at the National Theatre. …
Jeffrey Nortey meets Sam George, announces “3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey” live Storytelling show at National TheatreJoy Online
… The Founder and President of Worldwide Miracle Outreach made the call during the 2026 National Prayer and Healing Conference at the National Theatre in Accra, under the theme: “This Nonsense Must Stop.” He rallied political leaders, families, religious bodies and community leader …
Lawrence Tetteh urges united action to drive sustainable national transformationJoy Online
… The state has failed to maintain the National Theatre in Accra properly, built some 33 years ago, and the sorry state of that national edifice depicts our attitude and poor maintenance culture in Ghana. …
Thoughts of a Ghanaian youthJoy Online
… Staged at the National Theatre, it drew a full house in spite of a heavy downpour and earned praise for its tight production, emotional depth and Nortey’s seamless transition between characters and themes. …
‘3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey’ returns June 12 with film, stage and street twistMusician Nacee is preparing the second edition of his entertainment event KAVOD 26 for November 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra. The event will combine live gospel music, theatrical performances and stand-up comedy featuring musicians, actors and comedians.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Musician Nacee is preparing the second edition of his entertainment event KAVOD 26 for November 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra. The event will combine live gospel music, theatrical performances and stand-up comedy featuring musicians, actors and comedians.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian poet and writer Nana Asaase quit a well-paying public relations job at Global Media Alliance to pursue poetry as a calling, leaving him with just 50 pesewas in his bank account. His decision was driven by concerns about the future of Ghana's cultural and arts industry.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Celebrated Ghanaian playwright Chief Moomen's new production, Nkrumah Showboy Part 1: The Boy from Nkroful, had its main preview at the National Theatre, depicting Ghana's first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's early life and influences, drawing on his autobiography and exploring themes of grief and urgency through his experiences as a trainee teacher and student at Achimota and Government Training College.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bambu Heritage Productions will preview "Nkrumah Showboy: Part One," a new theatre production by Chief Moomen exploring Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah's formative years from childhood in Nkroful through his education at Achimota, Lincoln University and the University of Pennsylvania. The production, featuring music, drama and dance, will premiere at the National Theatre in Accra on 16 October 2026.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At a sold-out performance of '3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey' at the National Theatre, the Ghanaian entertainer delivered a bar combining Akan wordplay with a reference to Nollywood legend Kanayo O. Kanayo, which went viral on social media and led to a meet-up between the two entertainers.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Executive Director of the National Theatre has called on Corporate Ghana to invest directly in the creative arts industry as a commercial venture rather than merely providing CSR sponsorship, arguing that such investment could generate economic returns through cultural tourism, intellectual property development, and job creation for youth.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra's Tiptoe Lane, located near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Ayawaso Central Municipality, has become a crowded marketplace where thousands of traders, technicians and customers engage in phone sales, accessories and repairs. Long-standing Ghanaian traders like Paul Kwesi Boateng say foreign nationals now own eight of every ten shops, posing challenges to local business owners who helped build the market.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
After assuring Parliament he would mobilise support for the National Cathedral project, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has stated the government will not fund it and has ordered the contractor to hand over the site back to the government.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Latif Abubakar's 21st production, "The Darkest Chapter," is inspired by President John Dramani Mahama's testimony before the UN General Assembly, which voted to declare the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement the gravest crime against humanity. The production is a collaboration between Globe Productions, the National Theatre, UNESCO, and the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and Foreign Affairs.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has retained his Screen Icon of the Year title at the 8th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held on September 26, 2026, in New Jersey, winning the award for the second year in a row.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties at a reception marking China's 77th founding anniversary, with focus on trade, investment, industrialisation and development cooperation. The Chinese Ambassador noted that bilateral trade reached 14.1 billion US dollars in 2025 with 19.3 per cent year-on-year growth, and that the partnership has deepened under Presidents Xi Jinping and John Dramani Mahama.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lekzy DeComic will host "Lekzy Unleashed: The Godfather Edition" on 7 November 2026 at UPSA Auditorium in Accra, featuring comedians KSM, Clemento Suarez, Fritz Baffour, Tommy Annan-Forson, DKB and others, with music from Okyeame Kwame.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran playwright Latif Abubakar has created "The Darkest Chapter," a musical dance theatrical production inspired by President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa's testimony at the UN General Assembly, where Ghana led a resolution (voted 123-3) declaring the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and chattel enslavement the gravest crime against humanity.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral was a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, not government policy, and his administration will not continue it using taxpayers' money. Mahama said Christians in Ghana should mobilize resources themselves for the project.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said the National Cathedral was former President Akufo-Addo's personal religious pledge rather than a government policy his administration must continue, and that Christians should privately fund it rather than use taxpayer money.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama outlined concerns over the National Cathedral project's financing using taxpayer money, its location amid major public facilities, and the demolition of public and private properties, while clarifying he is not opposed to the idea of a national cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama reiterated that taxpayers' money should not be used for the National Cathedral construction, arguing Christians should mobilise resources instead. He also cited concerns about the cathedral's location, given the concentration of major public facilities in the area and property demolitions required.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that travel influencers could help promote Ghana's secondary tourism destinations outside major cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast, which face infrastructural challenges and low visitor numbers despite their cultural and natural attractions.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fashion student Matilda Domfegro won the Miss Tourism Ghana 2026 title at the National Theatre in Accra, beating seven finalists in regional representation, tourism presentation, and Q&A rounds. She pledged to project Ghana's tourist sites and called for stakeholder collaboration to drive growth in the tourism sector.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roverman Productions, marking 18 years and 66 theatrical productions, will premiere "Honey Trap," an original work by Ebo Whyte, at the National Theatre this September. The play explores love, trust, and manipulation through the story of Prince, a successful businessman whose ex-wife warns him he may be walking into a carefully constructed deception.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey received the Recognition for Outstanding Influence and Impact in the Digital and Entertainment Space award at the National ICT Week 2026 Recognition Awards on Friday, August 21, in Accra. He was also selected to participate in a "Creators' Exchange" session during the week to discuss policy and institutional perspectives on digital careers and businesses.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey won Comedy Skit Act of the Year and Comic Writer of the Year at the sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards held in Accra on August 1, 2026. He retained the Comedy Skit Act of the Year title for a second consecutive year, adding to recognition he received at the 2025 edition.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian playwright George Quaye is premiering Gayina's Pound of Flesh, an original African adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, at the National Theatre in August. Set in present-day Kumasi, the play explores religious intolerance, revenge, justice and forgiveness through a contemporary Ghanaian lens, following a traditional moneylender whose indigenous faith has made him a target of ridicule.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Storyteller Jeffrey Nortey has announced a live storytelling experience titled "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" scheduled for June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the National Theatre, bringing his digital stories to a stage audience.
29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Nene Kofi Tetteh urged political leaders, families, religious bodies and community leaders to work together to address social challenges hindering the growth and future of young Ghanaians, during the 2026 National Prayer and Healing Conference at the National Theatre in Accra.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines whether Ghana's leadership over the past 33 years has meaningfully improved citizens' lives across education, healthcare, security, housing, and other sectors. The author argues that persistent challenges—including students studying under trees, bed shortages in hospitals, and maternal mortality—suggest insufficient progress.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
'3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey' returns June 12 with a new concept that blends cinematic storytelling, live theatre and street expression, moving beyond the one-man stage format of earlier editions. The production has become one of Ghana's most anticipated independent theatre offerings, drawing full houses and earning praise for its originality, humour and social commentary.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →