News Releases

  1. Peter Hinton to step down as the NAC’s Artistic Director of English Theatre after completing seven successful seasons

    October 12, 2011

    Ottawa—After seven extraordinary years as the National Arts Centre’s Artistic Director of English Theatre, Peter Hinton will be stepping down in August of 2012. Mr. Hinton first joined the National Arts Centre in 2005 and has built many exciting initiatives during his tenure. Most significantly, Mr. Hinton spearheaded the reestablishment of NAC’s Resident English Theatre Company... Read more

  2. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  3. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  4. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  5. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  6. National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group

    September 23, 2011

    OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more

  7. National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group

    September 23, 2011

    OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more

  8. National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group

    September 23, 2011

    OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more

  9. National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group

    September 23, 2011

    OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more

  10. The National Arts Centre and The Ottawa Citizen to mark the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, with aConcert of Hope and Remembrance

    August 29, 2011

    Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC), in collaboration with The Ottawa Citizen, will present an open-air concert on Sunday, September 11, 2011, featuring the NAC Orchestra and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. The hour-long concert called The 9/11 Concert of Hope and Remembrance is a gesture marking the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City,... Read more