News Releases
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National Arts Centre flags fly at half-mast in honour of comedy legend Gilles Latulippe
September 24, 2014
The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Canadian comedy legend Gilles Latulippe, who inspired generations of Quebec’s finest comedians. He died on September 23 at the age of 77. “Gilles Latulippe was an incredible performer who gave the gift of laughter to so many,” said NAC President and CEO Peter Herrndorf. “His simplicity, his wonderful sense of timing, and his huge... Read more
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It's Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this Sunday, September 28
September 23, 2014
September 23, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Backstage visits, karaoke, theatre and dance workshops, puppetry, classical music, and visual arts highlight the 2014 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre on Sunday September 28 from noon. to 4 p.m. All events are free, bilingual, available on a drop-in basis, and open to all ages except where noted. Backstage visits... Read more
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Flags fly at half-mast at the National Arts Centre in honour of actor and playwright Linda Grifffiths
September 23, 2014
It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre mourns the loss of actor and playwright Linda Griffiths, one of Canada’s most renowned theatre artists, who died on September 21 at the age of 60. “Linda Griffiths was a trailblazer, putting the voices and stories of Canadians – particularly of Canadian women – on the stage,” said Jillian Keiley, Artistic... Read more
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Chinese students in cultural residencies at the NAC, Stratford Festival, The Banff Centre and Toronto Symphony Orchestra
September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Last October’s historic 20-day tour of China by the National Arts Centre Orchestra was considered a powerful expression of the friendship and strong artistic and cultural ties between Canada and China. Coordinated by the National Arts Centre (NAC), a new manifestation of that special relationship is now underway with the arrival of... Read more
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Molly Bloom at the NAC French Theatre
September 12, 2014
September 11, 2014 – The NAC’s Théâtre français is pleased to welcome Molly Bloom, a play lauded by Montreal critics last spring. The famous monologue that marks the conclusion of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses is presented in a translation by Jean Marc Dalpé, with staging by Brigitte Haentjens. Alone onstage, Anne-Marie Cadieux is Molly Bloom. In a... Read more
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More Alice! NAC English Theatre has Added Performances for Alice Through the Looking-Glass - On Sale Tuesday, September 9th at 10 a.m.
September 8, 2014
There are now more chances to Climb through the looking-glass! see more alices with performances added to the holiday production of Alice through the looking-glass. Tickets on Sale tuesday at 10 am! September 8, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star As the excitement builds on the 2014-15 NAC season, the... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Victoria on Thursday, September 18, 2014
August 27, 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 Victoria on Thursday, September 18, 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... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Edmonton on Tuesday, September 16, 2014
August 27, 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 Edmonton on Tuesday, September 16, 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... Read more
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IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION AND STREET CLOSURES FOR JUNE 20 AND 21
June 19, 2014
June 19, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face significant challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during the weekend of June 20 and 21. This weekend marks the beginning of the Ottawa Jazz Festival and on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, the on-ramp from Queen Elizabeth Drive to Laurier Avenue West and... Read more
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National Arts Centre Dance adds a new NAC Co-Production to the 2014-15 Season! Montreal's Le Patin Libre performs VERTICAL INFLUENCES – on ice – on February 27-28
June 16, 2014
Cathy Levy, Executive Producer of Dance at the National Arts Centre, announced today that a new show has been added to the stellar 2014-15 NAC Dance season. Le Patin Libre is a Canadian collective of professional skaters who are reinventing ice skating by bringing urban street dance and high-level artistic expression onto the ice. The iconoclastic Montreal-based troupe will perform Vertical... Read more