Call for Submissions: Send Images of Nigerian Theatre Spaces

Nigeria’s theatre culture is rich, vibrant, and deeply rooted in storytelling, performance, and artistic expression. From university auditoriums to dedicated performance halls, these spaces have hosted generations of actors, directors, playwrights, dancers, and audiences.

As part of an ongoing effort to document theatre venues across the country, Naija Theatre invites photographers, students, theatre enthusiasts, and members of the university community to contribute photographs of theatre and stage play venues at Nigerian institutions.

The project aims to create a visual archive of theatre arts spaces in Nigeria, highlighting their design, accessibility, and cultural significance.

What We Need

Participants are encouraged to take photographs of theatre venues or stage play auditoriums in their universities and submit them via email to:

admin@naijatheatre.com

Each submission must include at least four photographs of each venue, including:

• A photograph of the outside of the building

• A wide-angle photograph showing the inside of the venue and its seating capacity

Contributors are advised not to send photographs of regular lecture halls or multipurpose classrooms. The focus is strictly on spaces specifically dedicated to theatre and performance arts.

States We Are Prioritising

To improve nationwide coverage of Nigerian theatre spaces, we are especially looking for submissions from institutions located in the following states and territories:

• Osun

• Enugu

• Edo

• Cross River

• Rivers

• Kano

• Imo

• Benue

• Abuja (FCT)

• Abia

• Adamawa

• Bauchi

• Bayelsa

• Borno

• Delta

• Ebonyi

• Gombe

• Jigawa

• Katsina

• Kebbi

• Kogi

• Kwara

• Nasarawa

• Niger

• Ondo

• Plateau

• Sokoto

• Taraba

• Yobe

• Zamfara

Photo Requirements

Photographs can be taken with either a phone camera or a digital camera, provided they are:

• High-quality

• Clear and well-lit

• High-resolution

Basic editing is allowed before submission, but overly edited images — such as pictures that are excessively dark or overly bright — will not be considered.

Payment for Selected Entries

Photographers whose images are selected for the project will receive a payment of ₦15,000.

In addition to the photographs, contributors should also include:

• The seating capacity of the venue

• Whether the venue is accessible to wheelchair users

Preserving Nigeria’s Theatre Heritage

This initiative offers an opportunity to help preserve and showcase Nigeria’s theatre infrastructure while contributing to a growing archive of performance spaces across the country.

Whether you are a theatre student, photographer, or simply passionate about the arts, your contribution can help spotlight the venues that continue to shape Nigerian storytelling and live performance culture.

Join the project and be part of documenting the future of Nigerian theatre history.