News Releases
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THE 2016 SIMINOVITCH PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN THEATRE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call coincides with Lou Siminovitch’s 96th birthday Awards announce new partnership with National Arts Centre
May 12, 2016
News Release THE 2016 SIMINOVITCH PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN THEATRE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call coincides with Lou Siminovitch’s 96th birthday Awards announce new partnership with National Arts Centre May 12, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize and the National Arts Centre today announced a call for nominations for the Siminovitch Prize,... Read more
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Belles Soeurs: The Musical April 27 - May 14 NAC Theatre. NAC English Theatre Presentation
April 12, 2016
NAC English Theatre Presentation Belles Soeurs: The Musical Based on the Play Les Belles-Sœurs by Michel Tremblay Book, Lyrics and Direction by René Richard Cyr Music by Daniel Bélanger English Book Adapted by Brian Hill English Lyrics, Musical adaptation and Additional Music by Neil Bartram Orchestrations and Musical Direction by Chris Barillaro A Copa de Oro Productions Ltd... Read more
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STATEMENT: National Arts Centre Flag Flies at Half-staff in Honour of Canadian Theatre Icon Rita Lafontaine
April 5, 2016
It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) has learned of the death of actress Rita Lafontaine, one of Canada’s greatest French-language artists. The prolific actress performed in more than a dozen works at the NAC, including Lysistrata, the very first French-language theatre play presented at the NAC in June 1969, as well as the world premiere of the seminal Albertine, en cinq... Read more
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NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Celebrates Stories in the 2016/17 Season. Collaborations an Important Development Tool in Building the Upcoming Season
April 4, 2016
News Release NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Celebrates Stories in the 2016/17 Season. Collaborations an Important Development Tool in Building the Upcoming Season April 4, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley is passionate about the theatre and storytelling, especially when the stories in question are... Read more
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CONCORD FLORAL WRITTEN BY JORDAN TANNAHILL ORIGINALLY CREATED BY ERIN BRUBACHER, CARA SPOONER AND JORDAN TANNAHILL DIRECTED BY ERIN BRUBACHER AND CARA SPOONER MARCH 29 – APRIL 9, 2016
March 15, 2016
NAC english theatre presentation Concord Floral Written by Jordan Tannahill Originally Created by Erin Brubacher, Cara Spooner and Jordan Tannahill Directed by Erin Brubacher and Cara Spooner A Suburban Beast Production March 29 – April 9, 2016 March 15, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “…masterfully blends naturalistic dialogue, poetic lyricism and magic realism. Concord... Read more
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NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRESENTATION BOOM WRITTEN, DIRECTED AND PERFORMED BY RICK MILLER KIDDONS AND WRYD PRODUCTIONS FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 12, 2016
February 10, 2016
News Release NAC English Theatre presentation BOOM Written, Directed and Performed by Rick Miller Kiddons and WRYD Productions February 24 – March 12, 2016 February 10, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Miller’s best solo show to date – with a brilliant design concept that allows him to use his inimitable vocal talents to tell this story in a way that no... Read more
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NAC English Theatre Presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night As You've Never Seen it Before - January 20 - February 6 NAC Theatre
January 6, 2016
NAC English Theatre production Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Directed by Jillian Keiley As Imagined by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop Featuring the 2015/16 Ensemble and Guest Artist January 20 – February 6, 2016 January 6, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Someday very soon there will be a style...that will be come to be known as ‘Old Trout-like’ –... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
January 1, 2016
GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Saturday, January 23, 2016. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from all professional artists, regardless of cultural identity, age, disability, gender or any... Read more
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JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA) PRODUCTION JANUARY 12 – 16, 2016
December 30, 2015
NAC english theatre presentation Jack Charles V The Crown Directed by Rachael MAza Co-Written by Jack Charles, John Romeril ILBIJERRI Theatre company (Melbourne, Australia) Production January 12 – 16, 2016 December 30, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “What a wealth of stories he has to offer! With visual images, music and songs he is a true artist...give the man a standing... Read more
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ANNE AND GILBERT ARE SHARING MORE GREEN GABLES MAGIC! TWO MORE PERFORMANCES ADDED – DECEMBER 22 & DECEMBER 23 TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!
November 30, 2015
Anne and Gilbert Are Sharing More Green Gables Magic! TWO MOre Performances Added – December 22 & December 23 Tickets on Sale today! November 30, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it.” Anne Shirley With ticket demand at a fever pitch, NAC English Theatre is proud to announce two more performances have been added... Read more