National Theatre of Ghana, Performance venue in Accra, Ghana

The National Theatre of Ghana stands near the junction of Independence Avenue and Liberia Road in Victoriaborg, Accra. Completed in 1992 as a gift from China, the 11,896-square-metre building was designed by Cheng Taining and Ye Xianghan. From a distance its form suggests a ship or a seagull with spread wings. The complex contains three buildings and houses the National Dance Company, the National Symphony Orchestra and the National Theatre Players.

Construction began in March 1990 and was completed in December 1992, creating a dedicated venue for professional performing arts in Ghana. The building marked a significant milestone in establishing a national center for theatrical and musical production.

The theatre houses the National Dance Company (the Ghana Dance Ensemble), the National Symphony Orchestra and the National Drama Company. The dance company began in 1962 at the University of Ghana under J. H. Kwabena Nketia, with Mawere Opoku as artistic director, and part of it moved to the theatre in 1992. Concert party shows, a Ghanaian theatre form remodeled from British origins, are staged here.

The theatre sits near the intersection of Independence Avenue and Liberia Road, making it straightforward to locate in the city. Modern facilities accommodate over 1,000 spectators and include dedicated rehearsal and meeting spaces for various activities.

The building was designed by architects Cheng Taining and Ye Xianghan with a distinctive form suggesting a ship or bird in flight. This architectural choice gives the structure a memorable visual identity that stands out in the city's skyline.