News Releases
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE PERFORMANCES FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
October 22, 2014
National Arts Centre performances for Wednesday, October 22 have been Cancelled October 22, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Due to the unfortunate incidents in the downtown core today, the performances of Once and The Importance of Being Earnest scheduled for tonight, Wednesday October 22, at the National Arts Centre, have been cancelled. Once, playing in Southam Hall, will continue its run... Read more
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PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME OF 8:30 P.M.: NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA DEPARTS FROM OTTAWA AIRPORT FOR TOUR OF UNITED KINGDOM TUESDAY
October 20, 2014
Media are invited to Ottawa International Airport on Tuesday, October 21 at 8:30 p.m. as musicians from Canada’s NAC Orchestra depart for their U.K Tour of remembrance, performance and education. WHAT: Departure of the National Arts Centre Orchestra for the U.K Tour WHERE:... Read more
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Eaux for children 6 months and over at the NAC Studio
October 20, 2014
Ottawa, 20 October 2014 – The Enfance series at the NAC French Theatre is finally underway! Inaugurating these impressive presentations for young audiences is the dynamic piece Eaux for children 6 months to age 5, by Laurence P. Lafaille and Audrey Marchand. Kids keen on discovery are encouraged to make their way to the NAC Studio on November 1 and 2 for shows... Read more
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National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Friday, November 7, 2014.
October 17, 2014
GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Friday, November 7, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please do... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Sackville, NB on Monday, November 3, 2014.
October 17, 2014
GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Sackville, NB on Monday, November 3, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years.... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE PARTICIPATES IN MENTAL HEALTH DAY
October 10, 2014
October 10, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to participate in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Day. This year the Amanda Todd Legacy Society has reached out to organizations around the world to “Light Up Purple” on October 10th, to remember loved ones who have died from mental illness and to recognize those who struggle... Read more
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SPARKS FLY AS AMBER FUNK BARTON AND JOSH MARTIN PERFORM IN AN EVENING OF HIGH-ENERGY DANCE, INCLUDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SURRENDER, A NEW SOLO – AND NAC CO-PRODUCTION – ON OCTOBER 23-25
October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Two of Vancouver’s hottest young dance talents shine in an evening of visceral, dynamic dance – supremely urban-cool, mesmerizing in its intensity – that was conceived especially for the National Arts Centre. Receiving its world premiere, Amber Funk Barton’s new solo, Surrender, is designed to showcase her unique style of... Read more
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A Wilde Time at the National Arts Centre! The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Ted Dykstra in the NAC Theatre October 21 - November 8
October 8, 2014
GETTING SET FOR A WILDE TIME AT THE NAC! NAC English Theatre production The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Ted Dykstra featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble October 7, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “The Importance of Being Earnest is the rare work of art that achieves perfection … it dazzles both with its light touch and with its sturdy construction, like a... Read more
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Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
October 6, 2014
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, November 7, 2014. The National Arts Centre award will be presented at a special dinner on Saturday, January 24, 2015 during CAPACOA’s annual... Read more
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Cinq visages pour Camille Brunelle at the NAC French Theatre
October 2, 2014
Ottawa, 2 October 2014 – Onstage, five young adults engage in verbal jousting, exposing and overexposing themselves. They concoct an existence based on movies they have seen, parties they’ve been to and desired encounters. They define and construct their future publicly, openly and without hesitation, turning their lives into theatre. Cinq visages pour Camille... Read more