News Releases

  1. French theatre presents : The state of siege

    November 1, 2017

    November 15–18 at 7:30 p.m., NAC Babs Asper Theatre English surtitles: Friday, November 17 OTTAWA, November 1, 2017 – As part of their North American tour, the renowned Théâtre de la Ville de Paris company comes to the National Arts Centre for an exclusive Canadian engagement of four performances only (including one with English surtitles, on Friday,... Read more

  2. French theatre presents : Je disparais

    October 25, 2017

    November 1-4, 2017, at 8 p.m., NAC Azrieli Studio “Catherine Vidal’s direction, stripped of all artifice, reflects her great sensitivity to Lygre’s text, and the sparse set puts the focus squarely on the Norwegian playwright’s words …. Vidal’s staging beautifully echoes the purity of the text.” — Jérémy... Read more

  3. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE MOURNS THE LOSS OF GORD DOWNIE

    October 18, 2017

    October 18, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Gord Downie, the lead singer of the iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip. The NAC partnered with Gord Downie one year ago today, when he performed the world premiere of his Secret Path project in Southam Hall. The powerful multimedia performance was about the true story of Chanie Wenjack, a young boy... Read more

  4. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE FLAGS FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOUR OF INDIGENOUS ACTOR CATHY ELLIOTT

    October 17, 2017

    October 17, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Cathy Elliott, a gifted artist and a proud member of the Sipekne'katik Mi'kmaq First Nation. The Dora Mavor Moore Award-nominated actor, playwright and composer recently appeared on the NAC stage last season as Rita in the highly acclaimed production of Children of God by Corey Payette. “I... Read more

  5. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA’S CANADA 150 TOUR ARRIVES IN SASKATOON OCTOBER 22

    October 17, 2017

    OTTAWA  —From October 17 to November 4, Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra, led by Music Director Alexander Shelley, will visit the western provinces and northern territories to continue the Canada 150 Tour, and it arrives in Saskatoon on October 22. This is the first tour led by Music Director Alexander Shelley, and it will feature Calgary-based pianist, Jan... Read more

  6. The National Arts Centre Congratulates Diamond Schmitt Architects for its Ottawa Urban Design Award

    October 17, 2017

    Canada’s National Arts Centre is delighted to congratulate the design team at Diamond Schmitt Architects who tonight received the 2017 Ottawa Urban Design Award for their work on the stunning rejuvenation of the NAC building.  The prestigious Toronto-based firm received their award – under the category of Urban Infill (low rise) – during a ceremony in one of the NAC’s... Read more

  7. French theatre presents : Ma petite boule d’amour (Ages 3 to 6)

    October 13, 2017

    Sat., Oct. 28 and Sun., Oct. 29 at 11 a.m and 3 p.m., NAC Rossy Pavilion “A loving tribute to [popular children’s TV personality] Fanfreluche, this simple, ingenious play invites the audience to enter the story, then leave it, just as you would close a book.” —Marie Fradette, LE DEVOIR, May 16, 2017   OTTAWA (Canada), October 13, 2017... Read more

  8. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA’S CANADA 150 TOUR ARRIVES IN WINNIPEG OCTOBER 17

    October 12, 2017

    OTTAWA —From October 17 to November 4, Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra, led by Music Director Alexander Shelley, will visit the western provinces and northern territories to continue the Canada 150 Tour, and the first stop is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is the first tour led by Music Director Alexander Shelley, and it will feature Calgary-based pianist, Jan Lisiecki. The... Read more

  9. KING OF THE YEES BY LAUREN YEE DIRECTED BY SHERRY J. YOON OCTOBER 25- NOVEMBER 11, 2017

    October 11, 2017

    An NAC English Theatre Presentation   KING OF THE YEES by Lauren Yee Directed by Sherry J. Yoon A Gateway Theatre (Richmond, BC) Production October 25- November 11, 2017 October 11, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) –  “Jaw-droppingly funny.” – Georgia Straight It’s mid-rehearsal, and two actors playing Lauren and Larry deliver their lines. All is well until... Read more

  10. WINTER/SPRING NAC PRESENTS LINEUP INCLUDING RANDY BACHMAN, MICHEL PAGLIARO, ROSE COUSINS AND MANY MORE ANNOUNCED!

    October 4, 2017

    October 4, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The NAC Presents series, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is pleased to announce the addition of 30 new amazing shows to its 2017-18 season. Programmed by Executive Producer Heather Gibson and Associated Producer Xavier Forget, these concerts will be part of the Winter/Spring lineup taking place in the all four NAC halls from January to May,... Read more