National Art Theatre
National Art Theatre
3.5
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3.5
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Chije
Lagos, Nigeria7 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Why bother going into the half functioning theater when there is enough beauty on the outside? The sculptures, the trees, the carvings on the walls, the architecture, the lakes, the submerged bridges, and roads, the lawns, the thick bushes, the horses, the picnickers, etc.
I did see a play there (Altine's Wrath) and it was thrilling. If there isn't a performance going on, just walk around the premises, it's relaxing. Or pack a picnic basket and find a quiet corner with your gang. Lovely place! (And they wanted to sell it off for a mall).
I did see a play there (Altine's Wrath) and it was thrilling. If there isn't a performance going on, just walk around the premises, it's relaxing. Or pack a picnic basket and find a quiet corner with your gang. Lovely place! (And they wanted to sell it off for a mall).
Written 25 May 2016
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tour2nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria65 contributions
July 2017 • Family
The National Art Theatre is one of the historical tour destination in Lagos. It is an ideal tourist destination for Private and Group tours. It is educative for the children and it is a place of history and an architectural master piece.
Written 26 July 2017
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waleakinola
Lagos, Nigeria5 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Went picnicking and met quite a large number of other people out there with the same intention as ours. Didn't have access to the Art Gallery but the front view art work made a tremendous piece of great background for some nice pictures!
Written 20 August 2016
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Frank T
Lagos State, Nigeria2 contributions
Sept 2014 • Business
I was happy to see that stage plays are coming back and people are embracing the idea.
It will be nice to make the National Theater environment more attrative to encourage turm out for activities held at that venue
It will be nice to make the National Theater environment more attrative to encourage turm out for activities held at that venue
Written 2 October 2014
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kay8de
Belfast, UK4 contributions
July 2014 • Family
i was there watching the Musical Concert the atmosphere is great enough car park for everyone and its free also European dishes for breakfast/Lunch /Dinner ..Adequate security Personal for every one in the Theater and very clean and spacious Bathroom for ladies and Gentlemen .it must see
Written 3 September 2014
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Peter B
Lagos, Nigeria142 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
i enjoyed the two hours there. looks as if the place is being fixed up. impressed at the lack of litter. gardens are pretty and the saying "far from the maddening crowed" is so true.. very piecefull... will be back
Written 19 April 2016
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Aver A
Makurdi, Nigeria7 contributions
Jan 2015
The National Arts Theatre is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria. The monument is located in Iganmu, Lagos State. Construction was completed in 1976 in preparation for the Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977.Between 1975, and July 2009, the National Theatre has been managed by six successive Administrators. In August 2009, a new General Manager assumed the headship of the National Theatre Management with a new vision.
Written 9 November 2015
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tour2nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria65 contributions
July 2015
This Landmark is embodied with so much history, being the first place Nigeria celebrated the biggest Tourism event, Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977 (FESTAC77). Built by a Bulgarian company and today its still use for a lot of cultural activities and events.
Written 4 July 2015
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Victor O
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria83 contributions
Dec 2013 • Business
Everything that should make a place great fun is there. The movie theatre, arts theatre, artifacts, spaces for restaurants and eateries etc etc. But corruption reigns supreme and the place is run down by the government people handling things. My heart bled when I discovered the National Arts Theatre - what corruption can destroy.
Written 13 May 2014
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sarvesh-sapna
New Delhi, India16 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
This is one of the landmarks in Lagos State, a very prominent structure in the heart of the city. Well maintained but is neglected by people. also has cultural museum near by.
Written 28 October 2013
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ifunanyaubani
Lagos, Nigeria
If I want to have a picnic on the lawns, do I have to go through some steps
Written 14 August 2017
Hello Ifunanyaunani to have a picnic on the lawns you do have to get an approval from the management. should you need an assistance for that do let me know.
Written 15 August 2017
How many yomi fabiyi film has been exhibited at national theatre art lagos
Written 15 December 2016
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