News Releases
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The National Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jillian Keiley as the new Artistic Director of English Theatre
March 27, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce that Jillian Keiley, an award-winning Director from St. John’s, Newfoundland and the founder of the “Artistic Fraud” Theatre Company will be the next Artistic Director of the NAC’s English Theatre Department. “Jillian Keiley is a brilliant theatrical artist who is rooted in... Read more
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PHOTO-ROMANCEApril 4 to 7, 2012, at 8 p.m.
March 26, 2012
A play that met with great acclaim at the Avignon Festival in July 2009, Photo-Romance is a comic and critical evocation of contemporary Lebanon presented in the form of an animated photo story. Born in the late 1960s, the artists Lina Saneh and Rabih Mroué grew up during the civil war. In this piece, which is making its North American début at the NAC, they are “both the same... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Monster MakersStarring the Sad Scientist, the Ambitious Photographer, the Friendly Monster and your KidsA Mammalian Diving Reflex ProductionSocial Coordination by Darren O’Donnell March 24 – April 1, 2012NAC Fourth Stage
March 22, 2012
Ottawa, ON, March 21, 2012 – Explore the perils of success and the freedom of failure in Monster Makers, a charmingly inventive new participatory work for children and adults. The Sad Scientist just can’t get his monster to be monstrous. He needs help from the real experts: the kids. Your kids get to be part of this fun, interactive adventure! Alongside John the Sad Scientist,... Read more
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L’OCÉANTUME (ages 11+)March 27 to 31, 2012
March 21, 2012
Once upon a time there were three brave children: First, the wounded one, neglected by her parents; Second, the trusting one, serene but far too obedient; And third, the handicapped one, the object of cruel taunts. One day they decided to make a break for the great ocean, to breathe deeply, to wash away hurt, fear and disability, to follow their childhood dreams of freedom. Iode Ssouvie and her... Read more
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The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Music Centre salute JUNO Award nominees with Classical JUNOs in Concert, a free concert on March 30
March 21, 2012
The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Music Centre co-present a tribute to Canadian JUNO Award nominees in classical categories with a special one-hour free concert on Friday March 30. Classical JUNOs in Concert takes place in the main foyer of the National Arts Centre at 3:30 p.m.; no tickets are required. This concert will feature JUNO nominated performers Susan Hoeppner, Heather Schmidt,... Read more
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Artistic Director Peter Hinton unveils the National Arts Centre English Theatre 2012-13 Season
March 20, 2012
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in the Studio of Canada’s National Arts Centre, Peter Hinton announced the lineup for the 2012-13 season, his last as Artistic Director of English Theatre. The 2012-13 season will be a history-making one for the NAC English Theatre, as it will for the first time, be one composed entirely of plays by women. “I am very proud to have been part of the national... Read more
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Tenor Benjamin Brecher replaces Colin Ainsworth in A Celtic Celebration with Natalie MacMaster at the National Arts Centre on March 22-24
March 8, 2012
Tenor Benjamin Brecher will replace Colin Ainsworth in A Celtic Celebration with Natalie MacMaster, a National Arts Centre Orchestra CTV Pops concert to be performed at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall of the NAC on Thursday March 22, Friday March 23, and Saturday March 24, 2012. Conductor Jack Everly (Principal Pops Conductor of the NAC Orchestra) leads Ms. MacMaster, the National Arts Centre Orchestra,... Read more
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A Celtic Celebration with Natalie MacMaster, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s fourth CTV Pops concert of the 2011-2012 season, unites the Cape Breton fiddle phenomenon with tenor Colin Ainsworth, piper Christopher Layer, the O’Hare Irish Dancers, and foot-stomping good cheer on March 22-24 in Southam Hall
March 8, 2012
Experience the down home joie de vivre “Cape Breton Girl” Natalie MacMaster brings to stages around the world in A Celtic Celebration with Natalie MacMaster, the fourth CTV Pops concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2011-12 season. Conductor Jack Everly (Principal Pops Conductor of the NAC Orchestra) leads Ms. MacMaster, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, tenor Colin Ainsworth, piper... Read more
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Des McAnuff receives 2012 National Arts Centre Award
March 6, 2012
Calgary (Canada) — Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce it is awarding the prestigious 2012 National Arts Centre Award to Des McAnuff. A two-time Tony and Olivier Award winner, Mr. McAnuff is one of Canada’s most successful theatre directors and the Artistic Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, which this year celebrates its 60th... Read more
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Laureates of the 2012 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Announced
March 6, 2012
CALGARY, March 6, 2012 – Janina Fialkowska, Paul?André Fortier, Denis Marleau, Deepa Mehta, Rush and Mary Walsh have been named the 2012 laureates of the prestigious Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.These individuals are being honoured for their outstanding body of work and enduring contribution to... Read more