Stories and facts

Established in August 1983 as the National Theatre Company, this troupe forms one of three resident performing groups at Accra’s National Theatre, alongside the Dance Company and the Symphony Orchestra.

Emerging from the principles of the National Theatre Movement, the company originated as the Model Repertory Troupe at the University of Ghana, Legon, concentrating on research, education, and advancing theatrical practice.

Known also as Abibigromma, the company has produced original works by esteemed Ghanaian playwrights alongside educational performances rooted in public involvement.

Through touring productions, school dramas, and workshops, it has reached vast audiences beyond Accra, conveying meaningful themes and engaging with contemporary national conversations in both urban and rural communities.

Its productions—often combining music, dance, mime, and spoken word—pay homage to the storytelling traditions of concert-party and Efua Sutherland’s participatory theatre.

Today, Abibigromma remains a vital pillar of Ghana’s cultural life, fostering emerging writers and actors, spearheading theatre-for-development initiatives, and contributing to national ceremonies and festivals.

Its commitment to safeguarding indigenous forms while addressing urgent social matters upholds the National Drama Company as a living example of theatre’s power to inform, inspire, and bring people together across generations.

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