News Releases
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"Gretel et Hansel" at the NAC Studio
May 20, 2014
Ottawa, 20 May 2014 – The Théâtre français will be concluding this season’s program of tales and stories for children with Gretel et Hansel, a gripping reworking of the famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm as presented by Suzanne Lebeau. In this version, the playwright speaks directly to children about one of their most intense and secret... Read more
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Wanted: teenage performers for "Ce qui nous relie?" 2015
May 9, 2014
After an invigorating first edition, Ce qui nous relie? is back and raring to go! But it’s back to square one; we’re starting from scratch. Young people aged 14 to 20 of all backgrounds are invited to take over a creative space in the company of the writer and multidisciplinary artist Anne-Marie Guilmaine. In a series of get-togethers and spirited, exploratory workshops, she... Read more
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"Le promenoir" starting from the NAC Studio
May 8, 2014
Ottawa, 7 May 2014 – To close its 2013-14 season, the Théâtre français invites you to leave the theatre in order to discover Le promenoir, a walkabout show that takes place at four stations both inside and outside the NAC. Featuring some fifty artists, artisans and citizens from the Ottawa-Gatineau region, it is directed by Christian Lapointe and... Read more
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An NAC English Theatre presentation OIL AND WATER BY ROBERT CHAFE DIRECTED BY JILLIAN KEILEY An Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland (St. John’s) production
May 5, 2014
May 2, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “A winner. An outstanding and compelling theatrical experience.” - The London Free Press On February 18th, 1942, the USS Truxtun, along with the supply ship the USS Pollux, battered by a severe winter storm, were forced onto the rocks of the southeast coast of Newfoundland. Hundreds of men from both ships died. Among the... Read more
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"Albertine, en cinq temps" at the NAC Theatre
April 28, 2014
Ottawa, 28 April 2014 – From April 30 to May 3, Albertine, en cinq temps, the legendary play by Michel Tremblay, will be back at the NAC to celebrate its 30th anniversary! Originally presented at the Théâtre français in 1984 by André Brassard, the theatre’s artistic director at the time, the work has come to be viewed... Read more
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COLM FEORE TO HOST GG PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS GALA AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ON MAY 10, 2014
April 25, 2014
April 25, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) –The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Canadian film, television and stage actor Colm Feore will host the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) Gala presented by Enbridge, on Saturday, May 10 in Ottawa. Mr. Feore is having an extraordinary performance year, as he will be taking on the role of King Lear in the Stratford... Read more
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New Member of the NAC’s Board of Trustees from Quebec
April 22, 2014
I’m very pleased to announce that Louise Sicuro, the Founder of Journées de la Culture in Québec has been named to the NAC’s Board of Trustees. Ms. Sicuro is a visionary leader in the Quebec arts scene, who has inspired a national movement to make culture accessible to all people. For the past decade, thousands of Quebec artists, craftspeople, schools, municipalities,... Read more
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The NAC French Theatre presents "Ce qui nous relie?" at the Arts Court
April 22, 2014
Ottawa, 17 April 2013 – On April 25 and 26, ten adolescents from the Ottawa region will take over the stage. Aged 14 to 18, they will bravely spread the word, expressing their feelings and ideas in vibrant, honest fashion. This will be the final phase of a unique, exceptional project supervised by Anne-Marie Guilmaine and initiated by the Théâtre français and its... Read more
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NAC French Theatre 2014-2015 Season Launch
April 15, 2014
2014-15 Théâtre français Season at the NAC “The most essential element of theatre is transformation” Ottawa, 15 April 2014 – Theatre lovers were invited to a celebration today at the NAC Studio, where Brigitte Haentjens unveiled the program for her third season as artistic director of the Théâtre français at... Read more
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NAC ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM WITH ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IN LONDON’S ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL UK Tour details confirmed, including rare concert in Salisbury Cathedral
April 8, 2014
Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced that the NAC Orchestra, under the baton of its renowned Music Director Pinchas Zukerman, will perform a joint concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on October 27, 2014 in London as part of the NAC Orchestra’s performance and education tour of the United Kingdom from October 22 to 30. Presented by RBC and with major support... Read more