Jeffrey Nortey Delivers Masterclass in Storytelling at Sold-Out 3 Faces Show
The doubts were loud before the show. Could Jeffrey Nortey really fill the National Theatre with no supporting acts? Could one performer hold an audience captive for an entire evening built around nothing but his creativity, storytelling and characters?
On Friday, June 12, Nortey answered those questions emphatically. The third edition of 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey was more than a show; it was a carefully crafted journey through film, theatre and character performance that left a sold-out National Theatre audience entertained, emotional and ultimately wanting more.
Long before the scheduled start time, patrons had begun arriving at the venue. Despite the usual Friday evening gridlock across Accra, guests streamed into the National Theatre hours ahead of time. In a country where late starts have become an unfortunate expectation, the show began at 7:15 pm, demonstrating Nortey’s commitment to professionalism and respect for his audience.
The first segment introduced patrons to Nortey’s growing ambitions as a filmmaker. Instead of opening with a host or musical performance, audiences were welcomed into a futuristic digital universe as giant screens transformed into an immersive, AI-inspired portal. The cinematic introduction created the sensation that patrons had entered Nortey’s creative ecosystem rather than simply attending another theatre production.
The countdown ended with the premiere screening of Here Comes The Bride, a film produced by Nortey and directed by Abyna Koblyn, featuring Ben Affat, Serwaa Dosoo, Aaron Adatsi and Nortey himself. The audience laughed, gasped and remained engaged throughout the screening, which ran for over an hour. By the time the film ended, the auditorium had reached capacity.
The evening then transitioned into its second face: live theatre. Before beginning the theatrical segment, Nortey paused to honour the late Beverly Afaglo. A montage accompanied by a minute’s silence transformed the atmosphere, reminding audiences that beyond the laughter and entertainment, life remains fragile and precious.
The emotional moment paved the way for a thought-provoking stage performance featuring actress Monica. Set in an office environment, the play explored themes of faith, waiting, disappointment, preparation and divine timing. Many audience members later described the performance as a sermon disguised as theatre.
Following a short break, the third and most talked-about segment belonged to Dragon, one of Nortey’s most beloved characters. The giant screens came alive as audiences watched scenes involving Dragon, Aku Shika and Chloe unfold. The LED screens then slowly split apart to reveal Dragon himself mounted on a motorcycle inside the auditorium. The roar from the audience was deafening.
What followed was pure entertainment. Through humour, wordplay and spontaneous audience interaction, Dragon addressed social issues and delivered the clever punchlines that have made the character a fan favourite. The audience erupted again when Nana Ama McBrown joined Dragon on stage, praising Nortey’s creativity and encouraging Ghanaians to support his journey.
At exactly 10 pm, Nortey brought the evening to a close. But something unusual happened afterwards: people did not leave. Some remained seated, others lingered in the aisles, and strangers became acquaintances in conversation. The audience had become so immersed in the experience that many struggled to accept the show was over.
That reaction perhaps says more about the production than any review could. Great entertainment is not measured solely by applause but by the conversations it creates long after the curtain falls. With another sold-out edition successfully delivered, Jeffrey Nortey has firmly established himself as one of Ghana’s most innovative actors, storytellers and creative talents.
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