News Releases
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Announcing the Cast for the 2011 – 12 National Arts Centre English Theatre Company production of King Lear
December 20, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario – When NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Peter Hinton announced the 2011-12 season this past April, one of the many highlights was the season closing -- a special production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, King Lear, set in the Canada of 1608, with a cast of Aboriginal actors from across the country, including the renowned August Schellenberg in the title role of Lear.... Read more
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JANE & WAJDI ON STAGE AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTREAN EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN ENGAGEMENT
December 20, 2011
When Wajdi Mouawad and Jane Birkin, mutually impressed by their respective artistic vision and passionate social consciousness, first met, each recognized in the other a kindred spirit motivated by the same immediate and authentic humanity. The playwright was inspired to write a play especially for Birkin – Birkin as actor and as politically engaged individual with great compassion for the... Read more
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Consider it a Record Breaker!Oliver!is now the highest attended productionin NAC English Theatre History! A SPECIAL BENEFIT MATINEE HAS BEEN ADDED!
December 15, 2011
With the popularity of the NAC English Theatre’s Holiday production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! exceeding all expectations, we are proud to announce that it is now the highest attended show in NAC English Theatre history, with an audience of 17,000… and counting!On the heels of this amazing news, and to celebrate the artists and audiences who have made Oliver! such a roaring... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces the 2011 Share the Spirit campaign for deserving children and families
December 9, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of generous sponsors and patrons, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the third year for Share the Spirit, an exciting initiative aimed at families who, for economic or health reasons,... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces the 2011 Share the Spirit campaign for deserving children and families
December 9, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of generous sponsors and patrons, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the third year for Share the Spirit, an exciting initiative aimed at families who, for economic or health reasons,... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces the 2011 Share the Spirit campaign for deserving children and families
December 9, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of generous sponsors and patrons, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the third year for Share the Spirit, an exciting initiative aimed at families who, for economic or health reasons,... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces the 2011 Share the Spirit campaign for deserving children and families
December 9, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of generous sponsors and patrons, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the third year for Share the Spirit, an exciting initiative aimed at families who, for economic or health reasons,... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more