News Releases
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Beloved Quebec comedians Martin Matte and Benoît Brière to take part in Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala at the National Arts Centre on May 14
April 28, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) — Beloved Quebec comedians Martin Matte and Benoît Brière will pay tribute to their mentor Yvon Deschamps at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala at the National Arts Centre (NAC) on May 14. Martin Matte is an award-winning funnyman and film and television actor who has sold out countless comedy galas over the years. For his part,... Read more
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David Cronenberg and Michael Ondaatje to attend Governor Géneral's Performing Arts Awards Gala at the NAC
April 28, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) — Celebrated filmmaker David Cronenberg and Booker Prize-winning author Michael Ondaatje will pay tribute to some of Canada’s finest performing artists on May 14 at the National Arts Centre (NAC) as part of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) Gala. Each of the presenters has a personal connection to the laureates, and will honour their careers... Read more
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Guy Maddin’s breakthrough film “reframed” for Prairie Scene festival: Tickets on sale now
April 14, 2011
OTTAWA — The National Arts Centre’s Prairie Scene is thrilled to announce the world premiere presentation of Tales from the Gimli Hospital: Reframed, a one-of-a-kind artistic collaboration that brings together a group of extraordinary artists to revisit and re-imagine Guy Maddin’s breakthrough film. For one night only – in the NAC Theatre on Saturday, April 30, 2011,... Read more
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ADVISORY: National Arts Centre Board of Trustees to hold annual public meeting on Monday
April 6, 2011
Ottawa, Canada – For an overview of last year’s activities at the National Arts Centre (NAC), members of the media are invited to attend the annual public meeting of the Board of Trustees to be hosted by Julia Foster, Chair of the NAC Board of Trustees, and Peter Herrndorf, President and CEO of the NAC. This year’s meeting will feature a presentation by Heather Moore, the... Read more
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The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of actor Roger Abbott
March 28, 2011
OTTAWA – Actor and comedian Roger Abbott was a frequent visitor to the National Arts Centre and won the prestigious Governor General’s Performing Arts Award at the NAC in 1998 for lifetime artistic achievement in broadcasting. Mr. Abbott delighted audiences here and across the country with his popular political satire, and was a leading force of the Royal Canadian Air Farce. The... Read more
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Colm Feore returns as host of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala at the National Arts Centre on May 14
March 17, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) — Celebrated Canadian film, television and stage actor Colm Feore will return to the stage of the National Arts Centre (NAC) on May 14 to host the star-studded Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) Gala, a night of tributes to the 2011 laureates, some of Canada’s best talent. The eloquent Colm Feore, who acted as master of ceremonies for last... Read more
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NAC Presents Peter Karp & Sue Foley He Said-She Said Saturday, March 19 at 8 p.m., in the NAC Studio
March 16, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, March 16- The NAC Presents series is welcoming on the Studio stage, Canadian Juno Award winner, Sue Foley with critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Peter Karp, on Saturday March 19, 2011 at 8 p.m. They will present their collection of moving, romantic and humoristic songs from their recent album He Said-She Said. This album was created from letters and emails the... Read more
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NAC PresentsPatricia O’Callaghan at the Fourth Stage April 1 & 2, 2011
March 15, 2011
OTTAWA, March 15, 2011 – Patricia O’Callaghan is an incredible talent on the Canadian jazz scene. One part torch singer, one part vintage cabaret singer and one part opera diva, Patricia O’Callaghan is a completely unique performer with a voice so powerful she will blow you away. Catch Patricia at the intimate NAC Fourth Stage for a truly exceptional musical experience. Patricia... Read more
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Astral Radio makes largest-ever donation to the NAC in support of young artists and the future of Canadian music
March 14, 2011
OTTAWA, ON—Canada’s National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Astral Radio, a division of Astral Media Inc. (TSX: ACM.A/ACM.B), has made a $2.3 million commitment to the NAC Foundation— the largest-ever contribution the performing arts institution has ever received. The funds, which will be spread over seven years, will go toward helping the NAC identify young... Read more
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The National Arts Centre unveils the full artist lineup for Prairie Scene. Tickets now on sale for 80 events featuring 500 artists
February 28, 2011
OTTAWA— Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) has announced the full programming details of Prairie Scene, an eclectic, multi-disciplinary arts festival featuring 500 of the best established and emerging artists from Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Prairie Scene will present 80 different music, theatre, dance, visual and media arts, literature, film and culinary arts events in more than 30... Read more