About Us

who we are

The Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) is a one-week extravaganza! Scheduled to run November 10th-16th 2025. Lagos will come alive with a diverse range of performances, master classes, and will be buzzing with vendors and interactive activities, making LITF a truly immersive experience.

LITF is more than just a celebration of the arts; it’s a platform for creative exchange, and a catalyst for cultural diplomacy. We recognize and award outstanding playwrights, directors, and performers, while also fostering collaboration between Nigerian artists and the global theatre community.

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mission

To celebrate and elevate the art of theatre by showcasing diverse and innovative performances, fostering cultural exchange, and providing a platform for talent in Nigeria and beyond. We aim to inspire creativity, engage communities, and contribute to the growth of the performing arts industry through collaborative and educational initiatives.

vision

To be a leading international theatre festival that enriches the global cultural landscape, empowers creative minds, and drives the development of the arts in Africa. A festival that promotes the power of storytelling to connect people across cultures and generations.

the great minds behind litf

meet the team

Founder Lagos International Theatre Festival

Bolanle Austen-Peters

Bolanle Austen-Peters is a visionary lawyer and a celebrated stage and movie director/producer. She has been featured in Forbes three times as one of the leading women in Africa and hailed by CNN as the “woman powering theatre in Nigeria”. She has received over 50 awards for her outstanding contribution to the arts.

She is the founder of Terra Kulture, a world-class destination that showcases the richness and diversity of Nigerian arts and culture. She is also the creative force behind Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions, which has produced acclaimed plays that have captivated audiences across three continents. Some of her notable works include Saro The Musical, Moremi the Musical, Fela and the Kalakuta Queens, Death and The King’s Horseman, and many more.

As a filmmaker, she has also produced and directed some of the most successful and award-winning movies in Nigeria, such as 93 Days, The Bling Lagosians, Collision Course, Man of God, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, and House of Ga’a. She is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and education. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, she founded Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), which provides free training for young people in various aspects of theatre production, such as lighting, set design, and sound design. The academy has graduated over 26,000 young adults with valuable skills.