News Releases
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Communionby Daniel MacIvordirected by Linda MooreProduced by KAZAN Co-op (Halifax, NS)April 10 - 21, 2012NAC Studio
April 2, 2012
Ottawa, ON, April 2, 2012 – In this riveting play from Daniel MacIvor, one of Canada’s most respected playwrights, three women are at a turning point - a mother, a daughter and a therapist - desperately search for meaning and connection. Leda has a secret. When her psychotherapist does the unthinkable and offers concrete advice, Leda acts on it – before it’s too late.... Read more
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WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFEWritten, directed and performed by Sandra ShamasLimited Engagement!NAC Theatre April 10 – 14, 2012
March 29, 2012
Sandra Shamas is at her wit's end, but her show must go on... Sandra Shamas returns to the NAC for the first time since 2004 with her latest production, WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFE for five performances only! One of Canada’s most celebrated comic artists, Sandra Shamas came into her own as a performer, writer and producer in the mid 1980s with My Boyfriend's Back and... Read more
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The National Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jillian Keiley as the new Artistic Director of English Theatre
March 27, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce that Jillian Keiley, an award-winning Director from St. John’s, Newfoundland and the founder of the “Artistic Fraud” Theatre Company will be the next Artistic Director of the NAC’s English Theatre Department. “Jillian Keiley is a brilliant theatrical artist who is rooted in... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Monster MakersStarring the Sad Scientist, the Ambitious Photographer, the Friendly Monster and your KidsA Mammalian Diving Reflex ProductionSocial Coordination by Darren O’Donnell March 24 – April 1, 2012NAC Fourth Stage
March 22, 2012
Ottawa, ON, March 21, 2012 – Explore the perils of success and the freedom of failure in Monster Makers, a charmingly inventive new participatory work for children and adults. The Sad Scientist just can’t get his monster to be monstrous. He needs help from the real experts: the kids. Your kids get to be part of this fun, interactive adventure! Alongside John the Sad Scientist,... Read more
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Artistic Director Peter Hinton unveils the National Arts Centre English Theatre 2012-13 Season
March 20, 2012
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in the Studio of Canada’s National Arts Centre, Peter Hinton announced the lineup for the 2012-13 season, his last as Artistic Director of English Theatre. The 2012-13 season will be a history-making one for the NAC English Theatre, as it will for the first time, be one composed entirely of plays by women. “I am very proud to have been part of the national... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Ronnie Burkett Theatre of MarionettesPenny Plain Created and Performed by Ronnie BurkettMarch 14 – April 1, 2012NAC Theatre
February 29, 2012
Commissioned by The Citadel Theatre (Edmonton, AB)and co-commissioned by The National Arts Centre (Ottawa, ON)co-commissioning partners:Alberta Theatre Projects (Calgary, AB)The Cultch (Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC) Ottawa, ON, February 29, 2012 – The NAC English Theatre is proud to present Ronnie Burkett and his latest creation, Penny Plain, as his Theatre of... Read more
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The NAC Winter Sale is back - Two Tickets for $39!
January 30, 2012
It has been a cold winter so far, but the National Arts Centre has the best way to keep warm and entertained at the same time – we’re once again predicting an early spring with this sizzling deal on fantastic performances at the National Arts Centre! From January 31 – February 21, patrons can buy two tickets to selected NAC performances in Dance, Theatre and Music for just $39... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Creationby Peter AndersonDirected by Peter HintonStarring the NAC English Theatre CompanyJanuary 30 – February 20, 2012NAC Studio
January 30, 2012
In the beginning, God created heaven and earth…then things got a little out of hand! The NAC English Theatre presents a thoughtful and provocative reimagining of the greatest story ever told.It all starts when God sets the universe in motion. The story of Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah, and Moses follows, as the Old Testament comes alive through the madcap imagination of Peter... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents 2 Pianos 4 HandsCreated, Performed and Directed byTed Dykstra and Richard GreenblattProduced by Marquis Entertainment and Talking Fingers (Toronto)January 10 – 28, 2012NAC Theatre
January 6, 2012
"Magical! Laugh-out-loud funny! Poignant! Perfect! Don't miss these farewell performances!" (Four out of Four Stars) - Globe and Mail Ottawa, ON, December 22, 2011 – The NAC English Theatre is proud to kick off the New Year with a limited engagement of 2 Pianos 4 Hands. Hot on the heels of their sold-out, smash-hit Toronto run, Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt bring 2... Read more
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Announcing the Cast for the 2011 – 12 National Arts Centre English Theatre Company production of King Lear
December 20, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario – When NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Peter Hinton announced the 2011-12 season this past April, one of the many highlights was the season closing -- a special production of Shakespeare’s tragedy, King Lear, set in the Canada of 1608, with a cast of Aboriginal actors from across the country, including the renowned August Schellenberg in the title role of Lear.... Read more