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  1. THE NAC WINTER SALE IS BACK! TWO TICKETS FOR $45 ON 17 EXCITING PERFORMANCES!

    January 26, 2015

    January 26, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Just because the winter winds are pushing at the door is no reason to stay in – especially when the NAC Winter Sale is back! The sale that keeps everyone warm and entertained at the same time is back to brighten the winter days with sizzling deals on 17 performances at the National Arts Centre! From January 26 – February 15, patrons can... Read more

  2. National Arts Centre Issues Request for Proposals for Construction Manager for Historic Redevelopment

    January 23, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC)  has initiated a public call for Expressions of Interest for Construction Management Services for the redevelopment of the national performing arts centre to mark the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017. This call for Expressions of Interest is the first of a two step process. The NAC intends to invite up to four (4) firms, who obtain the... Read more

  3. NAC DANCE PRESENTS FACE 2 FACE: EXPERIENCES OF AFRICA FEBRUARY 4 – 7

    January 23, 2015

    5 choreographers + 3 intimate venues + 2 continents = 1 week of outstanding dance! The NAC’s Face 2 Face contemporary dance series returns for one sensational week of spectacular dance. This third edition of Face 2 Face brings you face to face with compelling personal performances created and inspired by experiences of Africa. Artists from South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the... Read more

  4. Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra receives the NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring

    January 22, 2015

    Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra has been awarded the 2015 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts.  Tafelmusik is being recognized for its passion and commitment to arts touring and presenting in Canada and abroad.  The award will be... Read more

  5. NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRODUCTION STUFF HAPPENS BY DAVID HARE DIRECTED BY DAVID FERRY FEATURING THE 2014-15 ENSEMBLE AND GUEST ARTISTS FEBRUARY 3 – 21, 2015

    January 19, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Stuff Happens by Bavid Hare directed by David Ferry featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble and guest artists February 3 – 21, 2015 January 15, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – "Stuff Happens is a gripping, thought-provoking piece of political theatre … a riveting docudrama … marvellously entertaining, a work of epic sweep." – The Spectator On... Read more

  6. PHILANTHROPIST SUZANNE ROGERS NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS GALA NATIONAL COMMITTEE

    January 8, 2015

    January 8, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Toronto philanthropist Suzanne Rogers has been named Honorary Chair of the 2015 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala National Committee. The National Committee, made up of prominent Canadians from across the country, including Co-Chairs Kate Alexander Daniels and Salah Bachir,... Read more

  7. CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET PERFORMS THE HANDMAID’S TALE – MARGARET ATWOOD’S AWARD-WINNING NOVEL TRANSFORMED INTO VIVID DANCE DRAMA – AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ON JANUARY 22-24

    January 8, 2015

    Margaret Atwood’s harrowing, award-winning novel of speculative fiction is boldly interpreted as contemporary ballet (performed on pointe) by New York-based choreographer Lila York. The Handmaid’s Tale is the gripping story of the desperate Offred, concubine (“handmaid”) to the Commander. York’s thrillingly theatrical dance drama – highlighting dark romanticism,... Read more

  8. HISTORIC NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE INTERVIEWS DONATED TO LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA

    January 7, 2015

    January 7, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Over 100 interviews comprising approximately 200 hours of material have been donated by arts journalist and author Sarah Jennings to Library and Archives Canada.  The recordings, along with some supporting documentation, derive from the research for her book Art and Politics: A History of the National Arts Centre (Dundurn Press, 2009). Known as... Read more

  9. JOHN STORGÅRDS BECOMES PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR; ALAIN TRUDEL AND JACK EVERLY RENEW CONTRACTS WITH NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE

    January 6, 2015

    "John brings out a fire in the orchestra that is almost tangible." – Daphne Burt, Manager of Artistic Planning, NAC Orchestra January 6, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Today, the National Arts Centre Orchestra strengthened its artistic leadership with the appointment of John Storgårds, Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, as its Principal Guest Conductor,... Read more

  10. The National Arts Centre's Top 10 Moments of 2014

    December 22, 2014

    December 22, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) enjoyed an extremely memorable year. Here are our top 10 moments from 2014: From April 30 to May 3, French Theatre presented Michel Tremblay’s masterpiece Albertine, en cinq temps, directed by Lorraine Pintal and featuring six outstanding actresses — Monique Miller, Lise Castonguay, Marie Tifo, Eva... Read more

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