News Releases
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L'ÉCOUTE D'UNE ÉMOTION: Waves of Desire and Radio
September 25, 2023
From October 11 to 14, the remarkable Larissa Corriveau delivers the story of an intense passion in the NAC Studio September 25, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – After a collective work featuring nine young performers giving form to the invisible, French Theatre continues its “inner dive” with a production that explores the high stakes of... Read more
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Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black Makes Its North American Debut at the NAC
September 18, 2023
Adrienne Rich meets Nina Simone in Pioneers, a double bill presented on October 3 and 4 September 18, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre is kicking off its 2023–2024 Dance season with Pioneers,a stunning double bill from Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black, marking the company's first-ever foray into North... Read more
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L'OMBRE: "A Person Takes Flight..."
September 14, 2023
NAC French Theatre opens its 2023-2024 season with a tribute to imagination and freedom of thought September 14, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Mani Soleymanlou’s second season at the helm of NAC French Theatre opens on September 28 with L’ombre [The Shadow], a collective creation by the 2023 Collective. Initiated by Soleymanlou,... Read more
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NAC Indigenous Theatre opens its 2023-2024 season with Papakanje
September 13, 2023
NAC INDIGENOUS THEATRE OPENS ITS 2023-2024 SEASON WITH PAPAKANJE Presented as part of Days of Truth and Reconciliation programming September 13, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Indigenous Theatre welcomes you back to experience an incredible season of Indigenous stories and artistry. Join us on Saturday, September 23 at Papakanje, an unforgettable evening bringing the dynamic online... Read more
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Call for Nominations_NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
September 11, 2023
The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) are once again extending a call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 29, 2023. The National Arts Centre award will be presented at a special event during CAPACOA’s annual conference, which takes place from... Read more
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THE JOURNEY AHEAD: THE NAC’S 2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN
September 7, 2023
The NAC Unveils its Vision, Values and Strategic Goals, along with Actions Plans on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Environmental Sustainability SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 – OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre, led by President and CEO Christopher Deacon, today unveiled its 2023–2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead. It details how the NAC will continue to work with... Read more
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French-language theater across the country shines once again this year
September 5, 2023
Let's celebrate together the 10th edition of Zones Théâtrales Ottawa - September 5, 2023 - Let the countdown begin! The biennial Zones Théâtrales kicks off on Monday, September 11, and runs until Saturday, September 16. Come see us on stages across Ottawa and outside the Canadian Museum of History for a week of festivities. On the program for this 10th... Read more
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Fiery and Explosively Operatic: The Queen In Me Opens NAC English Theatre’s 2023-2024 Season
September 1, 2023
Fiery and Explosively Operatic: The Queen In Me Opens NAC English Theatre’s 2023-2024 Season An electrifying performance by Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 launches Nina Lee Aquino’s first season as Artistic Director August 31, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – NAC English Theatre is proud to open Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino’s inaugural curated... Read more
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Alexander Shelley and Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra conclude critically acclaimed album series with fall festival and final release
August 25, 2023
Clara, Robert, Johannes: Romance and Counterpoint unites performances by Angela Hewitt, Stewart Goodyear, Yosuke Kawasaki and the NAC Orchestra of Clara’s Romances for violin and piano Op. 22 and rarely heard solo piano works alongside the fourth symphonies of Robert Schumann and Brahms. AUGUST 25, 2023 – OTTAWA – Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and its Music... Read more
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The NAC celebrates 25 years of the annual Gala with soprano Renée Fleming and the NAC Orchestra
August 24, 2023
The 2023 edition is a musical and celebratory tribute to philanthropists Janice and Earle O’Born. OTTAWA, Canada, August 24, 2023 — World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming will headline the 25th NAC Gala on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Southam Hall. For the first time since 2013, she will share the stage with... Read more