News Releases
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NAC English Theatre Production ENRON by Lucy Prebble Directed by Ron Jenkins featuring the 2013-14 Ensemble February 17 – March 1 NAC Studio ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE NOW ON SALE!
February 4, 2014
“The only difference between me and the people judging me is they weren't smart enough to do what we did.” – Jeff Skilling Ottawa, Ontario, February 4, 2014 – In December 2000, Enron was the seventh largest corporation in the United States and was voted “America’s Most Innovative Company” by Forbes Magazine. By December 2001, the company had filed for... Read more
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"L'homme atlantique (et La maladie de la mort)" at the NAC Theatre
February 2, 2014
Ottawa, 5 February 2014 – On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Marguerite Duras, the Théâtre français presents L’homme atlantique (et La maladie de la mort), with Anne-Marie Cadieux, Marie-Thérèse Fortin and Jean Alibert. Directed by Christian Lapointe, it will be presented at the NAC Theatre from February 19 to 22, 2014, at 7:30... Read more
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Street closures around NAC during Winterlude 2014
January 31, 2014
On Friday, Jan 31, 2014, from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm On Saturdays, Feb 1, 8 and 15, 2014, from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm On Sundays, Feb 2, 9 and 17, 2014, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Laurier Avenue, between Nicholas and Elgin On and off ramps from Laurier to QED QED northbound at Somerset Elgin St. at Slater and Albert Entrances to the garage are open. Traffic exiting NAC parking garage will be... Read more
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The NAC Winter Sale is Back & Bigger than Ever! Two Tickets for $45!
January 30, 2014
Ottawa, Ontario – 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 now bigger than ever, with sizzling deals on 17 performances at the National Arts Centre! From February 5 – March 8, patrons can buy two tickets to selected NAC... Read more
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"Le projet pupitre" at the NAC Studio
January 23, 2014
Ottawa, 23 January 2014 – It’s back to the classroom for dictation and a spelling test for Yann and Guillaume at the NAC Studio. Le projet pupitre, directed by Michel Lefebvre, features two cheerful schoolboys sitting down for a dictation exercise that takes an unexpected turn: suddenly their pencils spring to life, emitting all sorts of sounds. That’s all it takes for the... Read more
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Alain Paré receives the NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
January 21, 2014
Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that Alain Paré has been awarded the 2014 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts. Mr. Paré is being recognized for his passion and commitment to arts touring and presenting in Canada. The award will be presented at a special dinner during the... Read more
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Baker Lake throat boxer Nelson Tagoona and Yellowknife hip-hop artist Aaron “Godson” Hernandez to give student workshops and community concert in Kugluktuk, Nunavut
January 16, 2014
OTTAWA—The Music Alive Program: Nunavut, a National Arts Centre program dedicated to supporting the incredible musical culture of Nunavut, is bringing Nelson Tagoona, a Baker Lake, Nunavut throat boxer, and Aaron “Godson” Hernandez of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to Kugluktuk, Nunavut to work with students and perform a community concert. Nelson Tagoona is an artist who... Read more
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Flots, tout ce qui brille voit at the NAC Studio
January 15, 2014
Ottawa, le 14 janvier 2013 – En plein cœur de l’hiver, le Théâtre français invite les petits de 18 mois à 4 ans à venir se faire bercer au rythme de Flots, tout ce qui brille voit, un spectacle conçu et mis en scène par Véronique Côté. « Flots »,... Read more
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A Can’t Miss Comedy Hit! Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi NAC Theatre January 22 - February 8 A Soulpepper production
January 7, 2014
Ottawa, Ontario, January 7, 2014 – The National Arts Centre English Theatre is thrilled to present one of the most talked about comedies in years, Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, running in the NAC Theatre January 22 – February 8. For many years Korean immigrant Mr. Kim, also known as Appa, has worked hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa Tuesday, January 21, 2014.
December 23, 2013
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 Tuesday, January 21, 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 not... Read more