News Releases

  1. The NAC French Theatre presents "Ce qui nous relie?" at the Arts Court

    April 22, 2014

    Ottawa, 17 April 2013 – On April 25 and 26, ten adolescents from the Ottawa region will take over the stage. Aged 14 to 18, they will bravely spread the word, expressing their feelings and ideas in vibrant, honest fashion. This will be the final phase of a unique, exceptional project supervised by Anne-Marie Guilmaine and initiated by the Théâtre français and its... Read more

  2. NAC French Theatre 2014-2015 Season Launch

    April 15, 2014

    2014-15 Théâtre français Season at the NAC “The most essential element of theatre is transformation”     Ottawa, 15 April 2014 – Theatre lovers were invited to a celebration today at the NAC Studio, where Brigitte Haentjens unveiled the program for her third season as artistic director of the Théâtre français at... Read more

  3. "Une vie pour deux (La chair et autres fragments de l'amour)" at the NAC Studio

    April 2, 2014

    Ottawa, April 1, 2014 – The NAC’s Théâtre français is pleased to present Une vie pour deux (La chair et autres fragments de l'amour), by Evelyne de la Chenelière, based on the novel by Marie Cardinal, from April 9 to 12 at 8 p.m. in the NAC Studio. An additional performance will take place on April 12 at 4 p.m.   Simone and Jean go... Read more

  4. An NAC English Theatre presentation SEEDS BY ANNABEL SOUTAR DIRECTED BY CHRIS ABRAHAM FEATURING ERIC PETERSON A Porte Parole (Montreal) production

    March 24, 2014

    An NAC English Theatre presentation SEEDS by annabel soutar DIRECTED BY chris abraham featuring eric Peterson A Porte Parole (Montreal) production March 17, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Seeds is great journalism, and even better theatre.” -  The Montreal Gazette Everything starts with a seed. From playwright Annabel Soutar, Seeds is a dramatic re-enactment of the... Read more

  5. Robert Lepage's Needles and Opium at the NAC's French and English Theatre in 2014-15

    March 11, 2014

    Brigitte Haentjens et Jillian Keiley annoncent la présentation conjointe du spectacle Les aiguilles et l’opium de Robert Lepage pour la saison théâtrale 2014-2015   Ottawa, le 11 mars 2014 – Les directrices artistiques du Théâtre français et de English Theatre, Brigitte Haentjens et Jillian Keiley, ont rencontré... Read more

  6. "UN" at the NAC Studio

    February 25, 2014

    Ottawa, 25 February 2013 – The Théâtre français is pleased to present Un by Mani Soleymanlou at the NAC Studio from March 5 to 8, 2014 at 8 p.m. From Teheran’s starry nights to the Perseids over Caraquet by way of Paris, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, Mani Soleymanlou’s story is a tale of exile and shattered identity. Though described as an Iranian, he speaks... Read more

  7. Spend Family Day with NAC English Theatre - Monday, February 17 12 - 4 pm

    February 6, 2014

    Spend Family Day with NAC English Theatre Monday, February 17, 2014 Presented by Boston Pizza On Monday, February 17, the public is invited to celebrate the 4th annual English Theatre Family Day at the NAC. Presented by Boston Pizza, this special event features a cornucopia of hands-on activities for children and the people who love them! Join us for a memorable day of stories, songs,... Read more

  8. 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

  9. "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

  10. 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