National theatre Nigeria

4 Lateef Akangbe - a year ago

The Lagos National Theatre, Nigeria is an icon for everyone in my generation and a recognizable sight for those commuting between Lagos Mainland and the Island. The majestic structure, 19 km away from the airport, sits in Iganmu like a quiet mountain for the last forty-five years. It is an impressive edifice that most have only seen in passing, but somehow also one of the major attractions of Lagos. Many wonder what is really going on there. Now we know.

4 Louis Omolayo Adekola - a year ago

The National Theatre in Lagos is definitely one of my favourite places in Nigeria. It holds a lot of history and definitely a place where a good part of our art, culture, and history are somewhat preserved.

Going there yesterday, though, I was disappointed to see that the Artiste Village is now gone. I used to dance there 10 years ago. The main theatre is also under renovation and only God knows when it would be ready again. The staff at the National Gallery for Crafts and Designs were also unpleasant.

However, this is a place to visit just to enjoy the structure and appreciate the scenery, the green grass and the trees. I will be back there again soon. So, yes, 4 stars ???? ???? ???? ???? still.

4 Suliat Abiodun - a year ago

I have been here twice!

I loved what I saw so I went back the second time.

I was there with a group to see the birds living in this area and it was fun watching the birds in their habitat.

After seeing the birds at the lake side, I was opportune to tour the National Theater for the very first time.

The place is really beautiful - the big halls, theatre rooms and all. I was impressed!

You ll need to visit to see the beauty yourself though.

Right before entering the theatre, you have the garden where you can hold a get-together with friends and/or family and that’s exactly what I did the next time I was there.

Had a picnic with couple of friends and they loved it too.

Of course, you can get your food there also. They’v got you!

5 Andre van der Walt - 2 months ago

In construction. Very exciting to see the station being built

5 bukola thomas - a month ago

Under serious renovation now. But still has some cool spot and office is ongoing

5 Akinyemi Adetunji - a year ago

It's not just the "National Theatre", it's an underrated Cultural Heritage Site!
It's an artists' village, a National Gallery, a public park, a theatre for dance, plays and screen movies, and lots more, smack at the centre of Lagos in Iganmu.
Oh, and contrary to what you might have heard, it's got more than once access (it has three, I believe) and the institution is far from dead!

5 Modupeola Ayo Oyename Awodesu - a year ago

It needs to be to renovated and rediscovered to what it was in the late 1970 after the 1977 African Festac festival. I wish the cinemas could be reopened and the facilities cleaned up.

Nigerian government please re ovate this beautiful place that has so much Nigerian history or rather forgotten African history.

Still highly recommended considering it's been left depleted for almost 43 years since 1977 FESTAC FESTIVAL