News Releases
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Monday, August 14 and Tuesday August 15, 2017.
July 14, 2017
GENERAL AUDITIONS - TORONTO National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Monday, August 14 and Tuesday August 15, 2017. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities, a concept we understand very... Read more
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CHILDREN OF GOD A NEW MUSICAL BY COREY PAYETTE June 7 - 18
May 19, 2017
NAC English Theatre presents Children of God A New Musical by Corey Payette An Urban Ink (Vancouver) Production in collaboration with NAC English Theatre in Association with Raven Theatre (Vancouver) and presented in association with NAC’s Canada Scene Festival June 7 - 18, 2017 May 22, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Children of God is must-see theatre for... Read more
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THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE 2017 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IN PLAYWRITING
May 12, 2017
THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE 2017 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IN PLAYWRITING May 12, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize and the National Arts Centre today announced a call for nominations for Canada’s most prestigious award in theatre. The Siminovitch Prize was launched in 2000 to honour the values and achievements of the renowned scientist Lou Siminovitch and the late... Read more
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Now the Ghosts of the Donnellys Return to Tell their Side of the Story! VIGILANTE March 29 - April 1 a Catalyst Theatre Production presented by NAC English Theatre
March 15, 2017
NAC English Theatre presents Vigilante Book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Christenson Directed by Jonathan Christenson A Catalyst Theatre (Edmonton) Production in Collaboration with NAC English Theatre premiere commissioned by the Citadel Theatre (Edmonton) March 29 – April 15, 2017 March 13, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Five Stars! “Vigilante is a wonderful, rare... Read more
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Now We’re Talking! NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Opens the Conversation on the 2017/18 Season
March 6, 2017
Now We’re Talking! NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Opens the Conversation on the 2017/18 Season. March 6, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – From adaptations of classic novels, to powerful stories told in various musical styles, to real-life events brought to the national stage with stunning visuals, the 2017/18 NAC English Theatre season offers a wide array of... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS - OTTAWA National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Monday, February 27, 2017.
February 2, 2017
GENERAL AUDITIONS - OTTAWA National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Artistic Advisor* Patrick Gauthier will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Monday, February 27, 2017. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities, a concept we... Read more
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NAC English Theatre Presents The Colony of Unrequited Dreams Based on the bestselling novel by Wayne Johnston Adapted by Robert Chafe Directed by Jillian Keiley
January 11, 2017
NAC English Theatre Presents The Colony of Unrequited Dreams Based on the bestselling novel by Wayne Johnston Adapted by Robert Chafe Directed by Jillian Keiley An Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland Production in Collaboration with NAC English Theatre January 25 – February 11, 2017 January 11, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “The set design and staging were kinetic, memorable,... Read more
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SCROOGE HAS DELIVERED A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER! TWO MORE PERFORMANCES ADDED FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL – DECEMBER 18 & DECEMBER 27 TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7!
December 5, 2016
Scrooge has Delivered a Holiday to Remember! Two More Performances Added – December 18 & December 27 Tickets on SAle Wednesday, December 7! December 5, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.” Ebenezer... Read more
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NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRODUCTION A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY JILLIAN KEILEY FEATURING ANDY JONES AS SCROOGE DECEMBER 13 - 31, 2016
November 29, 2016
News Release NAC English Theatre Production A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Jillian Keiley featuring Andy Jones as SCrooge December 13 - 31, 2016 November 29, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Keep Christmas in your own way and let me keep it in mine.” Ebenezer Scrooge A Christmas Carol is as well-known as any work can be. All that has to be... Read more
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE SHARING THE BEST OF THE PERFORMING ARTS WITH CANADIANS IN 2017 Celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday with Cross-country Orchestra and Theatre Tours, a Major Canada Scene Festival in the Nation’s Capital, and More!
November 23, 2016
OTTAWA (Canada) – At the National Arts Centre (NAC), Canada is our stage. That will be truer than ever in 2017 as the NAC celebrates our country’s 150th birthday by presenting a number of ambitious projects to mark Canada’s milestone year. The NAC’s plans include orchestra and theatre tours, a massive arts festival, and a Canada Day weekend extravaganza featuring the 25th... Read more