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  1. NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRODUCTION STUFF HAPPENS BY DAVID HARE DIRECTED BY DAVID FERRY FEATURING THE 2014-15 ENSEMBLE AND GUEST ARTISTS FEBRUARY 3 – 21, 2015

    January 19, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Stuff Happens by Bavid Hare directed by David Ferry featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble and guest artists February 3 – 21, 2015 January 15, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – "Stuff Happens is a gripping, thought-provoking piece of political theatre … a riveting docudrama … marvellously entertaining, a work of epic sweep." – The Spectator On... Read more

  2. CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET PERFORMS THE HANDMAID’S TALE – MARGARET ATWOOD’S AWARD-WINNING NOVEL TRANSFORMED INTO VIVID DANCE DRAMA – AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ON JANUARY 22-24

    January 8, 2015

    Margaret Atwood’s harrowing, award-winning novel of speculative fiction is boldly interpreted as contemporary ballet (performed on pointe) by New York-based choreographer Lila York. The Handmaid’s Tale is the gripping story of the desperate Offred, concubine (“handmaid”) to the Commander. York’s thrillingly theatrical dance drama – highlighting dark romanticism,... Read more

  3. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

    December 2, 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 Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 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

  4. In Time for the Holidays - Alice Through The Looking-Glass December 9 - January 3 in the NAC Theatre

    December 1, 2014

    NAC English Theatre production Alice Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll adapted by James Reaney directed by Jillian Keiley featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble produced in association with the Stratford Festival December 9 – January 3 November 25, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star Enter a world... Read more

  5. Institute for Orchestral Studies Free Chamber Music Concert – November 7, 2014

    October 29, 2014

    OTTAWA (Canada) — The Apprentices of the 8th annual Institute for Orchestral Studies make their Ottawa chamber music debut on Friday, November 7th at 19h30 in the Auditorium at the National Gallery of Canada. The Apprentices will have just returned from accompanying the National Arts Centre Orchestra on its Tour of Remembrance and Education in the United Kingdom. Youth is the theme of this... Read more

  6. David Zinman to lead Conductors Workshop at the National Arts Centre - January 24-26, 2015

    October 29, 2014

    OTTAWA (Canada) — Renowned International conductor and pedagogue David Zinman will lead a three-day workshop for young conductors at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Four participants will be selected to study with Maestro Zinman in working sessions with a small ensemble and with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in repertoire by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Dvorak. The workshop is a... Read more

  7. ISRAEL’S L-E-V MAKES THEIR NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE DEBUT WITH HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 11

    October 29, 2014

    Headed by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar, L-E-V is an audacious and provocative new Israeli company. L-E-V’s fiercely talented dancers (including Eyal) lure audiences into “a Hieronymous Bosch painting of an extraterrestrial rave.” House is an extreme close-up, a fragmented, cinematic collage of images of human relationships that flicker and vanish. It delves fearlessly into the... Read more

  8. THE EXTRAORDINARY TANZTHEATER WUPPERTAL PINA BAUSCH RETURNS TO THE NAC WITH VOLLMOND – A DAZZLING CANADIAN PREMIERE – ON NOVEMBER 7-8

    October 27, 2014

    Vollmond (Full Moon) is a masterstroke, one of the legendary Pina Bausch’s most celebrated works. A lush expression of the rapturous effects of the full moon, Vollmond dazzles with wit, humour, and lush, engaging songs. Casting a keen eye on love and lust, Pina Bausch’s ingenious choreography explores courtship and conflict, the eternal battle between the sexes, and simple humanity.... Read more

  9. 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

  10. 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