News Releases
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Jayne Watson to Step Down as CEO of the National Arts Centre Foundation on May 31, 2023
February 9, 2023
The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced that Jayne Watson will step down as CEO of the National Arts Centre Foundation on May 31, 2023. Jayne Watson joined the NAC in 2001, serving as Director of Communications and Public Affairs until 2009 before she was appointed CEO of the Foundation. Under her leadership, the Foundation set new fundraising records – more than $125 million since... Read more
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THE LEGENDARY TANZTHEATER WUPPERTAL PINA BAUSCH RETURNS TO THE NAC WITH PALERMO PALERMO
February 7, 2023
This February, the renowned dance troupe will shake your world through a ton of rubble. February 7, 2023 – OTTAWA, Canada – From February 16-18, German dance company Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch will present the Canadian premiere of their iconic piece Palermo Palermo, created by the late legendary choreographer, Pina Bausch. NAC Dance is proud to continue its long collaboration... Read more
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THE NAC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS ATWOOD, HEGGIE, BRAHMS IN OTTAWA, TORONTO, AND KINGSTON
February 2, 2023
Experience the Orchestral world premiere of Jake Heggie, Joshua Hopkins, and Margaret Atwood’s Songs For Murdered Sisters January 20, 2023 – OTTAWA – From February 9-14, 2023, the NAC Orchestra tours three cities with a deeply emotional program conducted by NACO Music Director Alexander Shelley. The NAC Orchestra will perform in Ottawa’s Southam Hall from February... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE APPLAUDS THE APPOINTMENT OF GUY PRATTE AS CHAIR OF THE NAC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023, OTTAWA, CANADA – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased by the appointment of Guy Pratte as Chair of the NAC's Board of Trustees. His appointment for a four-year term was announced today by Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. An award-winning and highly sought-after lawyer, Guy Pratte has experience in complex commercial litigation (including class actions),... Read more
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HISTORY. IN THE MAKING: AN ECLECTIC PROGRAM TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
January 30, 2023
Black art, artists and audiences take centre stage at the NAC this month and year-round January 30, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to shape a more diverse and equitable future for the performing arts in Canada, creating a welcoming and respectful space for everyone, and strengthening relationships with historically underserved artists and... Read more
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THE GREATEST LOVE STORY OF ALL TIME TAKES THE STAGE IN SOUTHAM HALL
January 24, 2023
For three nights only, The National Ballet of Canada brings Romeo and Juliet back to life at the NAC January 24, 2023 – OTTAWA, Canada – From February 2-4, a romantic breeze will blow on Southam Hall’s stage as NAC Dance welcomes The National Ballet of Canada with its acclaimed production Romeo and Juliet by choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. Created in 2011 to open the... Read more
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FAMILY DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: BIG BANG MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE CAPITAL FEBRUARY 18 AND 19
January 17, 2023
Ottawa, January 17, 2023 – The BIG BANG Festival gets underway from February 18 to February 19, 2023, offering a variety of engaging and vibrant indoor musical activities for the curious kid in everyone. The family-friendly programming features exciting concerts, surprise performances, interactive sound machines and many wild curiosities to discover across the NAC building. Described by... Read more
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Award-Winning Is God Is Arrives at the NAC in February with Special Engagement for Black Audiences
January 16, 2023
Award-Winning Is God Is Arrives at the NAC in February with Special Engagement for Black Audiences Explosive revenge comedy introduces the first of two Black Out Nights at the NAC January 16, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – NAC English Theatre is excited to begin 2023 with the Dora Mavor Moore Award-winning presentation of Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is, running February 9 - 18. Curated... Read more
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Sky Dancers: Honouring Strength and Resilience in the Community of Kahnawake
January 12, 2023
Dora Award-winning Indigenous dance theatre production recaptures impacts of a tragic historical event that made headlines around the world. January 12, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – NAC Indigenous Theatre is proud to welcome the visually stunning Sky Dancers in the Babs Asper Theatre from January 19 to 21, 2023. Sky Dancers explores the impacts of the Quebec Bridge disaster of 1907.... Read more
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BIG BANG IS BACK FEB 18 AND 19: A VIBRANT MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
December 8, 2022
Ottawa, December 8, 2022 – The BIG BANG Festival is back this winter and full of colorful sound festivities at a joyful decibel. Featured are exciting concerts, surprise performances, sound machines and many more wild curiosities all over the building! Join us for a lively family day weekend with loved ones – your eardrums will thank you. “In a perfect world, I would want every... Read more