News Releases
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2011 – 12 NAC English Theatre Season Launch Announcement : Artistic Director Peter Hinton unveils the National Arts Centre English Theatre 2011-12 Season
April 21, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario – On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in the Studio of Canada’s National Arts Centre, Peter Hinton, Artistic Director of the NAC English Theatre, revealed the lineup for the 2011-12 season. The nine outstanding productions announced represent the very best theatre has to offer, with each play marking a signature work from theatre artists at the height of their creative powers.... Read more
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An NAC English Theatre presentation of the Mulgrave Road Theatre (Guysborough, NS) production in association with Frankie Productions (Halifax, NS)Lauchie, Liza and Roryby Sheldon CurrieDirected by Mary-Colin ChisholmApril 5 - 16, NAC Studio
March 31, 2011
From the author of Glace Bay Miners’ Museum comes a play set in a 1940s coal mining town in Cape Breton. Lauchie MacDonald lives a humdrum existence but his world soon turns upside down when the vivacious Liza dances into his life. The courtship is sealed with a big win at bingo, until Lauchie’s daredevil twin brother, Rory bursts back onto the scene. A wry spinster, a sonorous priest,... Read more
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An NAC/Canadian Stage (Toronto) co-production starring the National Arts Centre English Theatre CompanySaint Carmen of The Mainby Michel TremblayTranslated by Linda GaboriauDirected by Peter HintonMarch 16 – April 2, NAC Theatre
March 3, 2011
“Saint Carmen of The Main is a welcome revival, one that looks back in historical and dramatic terms yet is firmly anchored in examining what it means to be Canadian today.” – Now Magazine Carmen is a Country & Western singer who returns to Montreal from Nashville and begins to write her own songs —about real people and real problems, all in a language they understand.... Read more
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Laureates of the 2011 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards announced
March 3, 2011
TORONTO, March 3, 2011 – Yvon Deschamps, Margie Gillis, William Shatner, Howard Shore, Leslee Silverman and Paul Thompson have been named the 2011 laureates of the prestigious Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, the ultimate recognition in Canada’s performing arts.These individuals are being recognized... Read more
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Evelyn Hart to mentor Heather Ogden as part of the 2011 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Mentorship Program
March 3, 2011
Toronto (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce that Canadian dance legend Evelyn Hart has chosen to mentor National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Heather Ogden through the 2011 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Mentorship Program. The Program allows past recipients of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, this... Read more
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Denis Villeneuve to receive NAC Award as part of Governor General's Performing Arts Awards celebration
March 3, 2011
Toronto (Canada) — Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today it is presenting the prestigious 2011 National Arts Centre Award to Quebec filmmaker and Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve. Mr. Villeneuve is one of Canada’s fastest-rising stars on the international film scene, having directed Incendies, one of five nominees in the category of Best Foreign... Read more
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Spend Family Day with the NAC English Theatre
February 15, 2011
As a treat for Ontario Family Day, Monday, February 21, the NAC English Theatre is offering a free event for families. From 12 noon to 4 p.m., you and your children are invited to a special afternoon of hands-on activities, storytelling, arts & crafts, theatre games and exciting dance workshops with Shawn Byfield, co-creator of i think i can! Join the fun: stories read by wonderful... Read more
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The NAC English Theatre presents the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (Toronto) production ofAgokweWritten and Performed by Waawaate FobisterDirected and Dramaturged by Ed RoyFebruary 1 – 12, 2011
January 21, 2011
Winner of Six Dora Mavor Moore Awards “Agokwe is excellent – the show is an absolute stunner.” – Vancouver Province “Within the man there is woman…not one spirit but two.” Mike is a hockey player and Jake is a dancer. The boys notice each other at the Kenora Shoppers Mall and ultimately connect through a mutual love of movement — when Mike is... Read more
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The Winter Sale is here at the NAC - Two Tickets for $39!
January 20, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario – The weather may be cold outside, but the National Arts Centre has the best way to keep warm and entertained at the same time – we’re kickstarting an early spring with this sizzling deal on fantastic performances at the National Arts Centre! From January 24 – February 6, patrons can buy two tickets to selected performances in Theatre and by the NAC... Read more
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The NAC English Theatre presents the Belfry Theatre (Victoria) production ofThe Year of Magical Thinkingby Joan DidionStarring Seana McKennaDirected by Michael ShamataJanuary 11 – 29, 2011
January 5, 2011
“Seana McKenna and Joan Didion are a magical team.” – Toronto Star “Life changes fast. Life changes in an instant. You sit down for dinner and life as you know it ends. The question of self-pity.” Seana McKenna, a leading lady of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and one of Canada’s most renowned actresses, stars in this one-woman tour-de-force. Based... Read more