News Releases

  1. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Sackville, NB on Monday, November 3, 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 Sackville, NB on Monday, November 3, 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.... Read more

  2. A Wilde Time at the National Arts Centre! The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Ted Dykstra in the NAC Theatre October 21 - November 8

    October 8, 2014

    GETTING SET FOR A WILDE TIME AT THE NAC! NAC English Theatre production The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Ted Dykstra featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble October 7, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “The Importance of Being Earnest is the rare work of art that achieves perfection … it dazzles both with its light touch and with its sturdy construction, like a... Read more

  3. More Alice! NAC English Theatre has Added Performances for Alice Through the Looking-Glass - On Sale Tuesday, September 9th at 10 a.m.

    September 8, 2014

    There are now more chances to Climb through the looking-glass! see more alices with performances added to the holiday production of Alice through the looking-glass. Tickets on Sale tuesday at 10 am! September 8, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star As the excitement builds on the 2014-15 NAC season, the... Read more

  4. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Victoria on Thursday, September 18, 2014

    August 27, 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 Victoria on Thursday, September 18, 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

  5. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Edmonton on Tuesday, September 16, 2014

    August 27, 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 Edmonton on Tuesday, September 16, 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

  6. The National Arts Centre hopes to minimize transportation and parking challenges for NAC patrons on Ottawa Race Weekend May 24-25

    May 21, 2014

    OTTAWA, May 21, 2014 — The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face significant challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during Ottawa Race Weekend, May 24-25. Tens of thousands of people will converge on the downtown core during the weekend, some roads will be closed, and parking may be difficult to find. Because of road closures and the predicted high... Read more

  7. An NAC English Theatre presentation OIL AND WATER BY ROBERT CHAFE DIRECTED BY JILLIAN KEILEY An Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland (St. John’s) production

    May 5, 2014

    May 2, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “A winner. An outstanding and compelling theatrical experience.” - The London Free Press On February 18th, 1942, the USS Truxtun, along with the supply ship the USS Pollux, battered by a severe winter storm, were forced onto the rocks of the southeast coast of Newfoundland. Hundreds of men from both ships died. Among the... Read more

  8. 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

  9. WITNESS THE WONDERS OF THEATRE AT CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE Artistic Director Jillian Keiley lifts curtain on 2014-15 English Theatre Season

    March 11, 2014

    WITNESS THE WONDERS OF THEATRE AT CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE Artistic Director Jillian Keiley lifts curtain on 2014-15 English Theatre Season March 11, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Riding high on the exceptional success of her inaugural season, National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley brought her magic touch to the NAC Fourth Stage today in a fun and... Read more

  10. 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