News Releases

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. MATINEES TO BE CANCELLED OR MOVED AS OF JANUARY 2016

    November 23, 2015

    November 23, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that it will begin renovations of its 46 year-old building in December 2015, earlier than originally anticipated. The impacts of this shift are being felt across the entire organization, specifically resulting in the moving or cancellation of daytime performances, including student matinees.... Read more

  7. Gilbert loves Anne of Green Gables and So Will You! Anne & Gilbert : The Musical - National Arts Centre Theatre December 1 - 19

    November 17, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Anne & Gilbert: The Musical Music by Bob Johnston and Nancy White Book by Jeff Hochhauser Lyrics by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser Based on the Novels “Anne of Avonlea” and “Anne of the Island” by L.M. Montgomery Directed by Martha Irving Choregraphy by Brittany Banks featuring the2015/16 Ensemble and guest artists December... Read more

  8. NAC English Theatre production The December Man (L’homme de décembre) by Colleen Murphy NAC Studio November 16 - 28

    November 3, 2015

    NAC english theatre production  The December Man (L’homme de dÉcembre) by Colleen Murphy Directed by Sarah Garton Stanley November 16 - 28, 2015 November 5, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “…no (one) should miss the chance to see this.” – Vancouver Sun On December 6, 1989, a young man by the name of Marc Lépine entered a college classroom... Read more

  9. THE ADVENTURES OF A BLACK GIRL IN SEARCH OF GOD WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DJANET SEARS OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 7, 2015

    October 6, 2015

    NAC English Theatre /Centaur Theatre Company co-production in association with Black Theatre Workshop The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God Written and Directed by Djanet Sears featuring the 2015/16 NAC Ensemble and Guest Artists October 21 – November 7, 2015 October 6, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Five Stars “Brilliant. One of the most profound, yet joyous new... Read more

  10. FREE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP for young artists ages 16-20 September 25 – 27 HOW TO FALL

    September 16, 2015

    FREE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP for young artists ages 16-20 September 25 – 27 HOW TO FALL   WHERE: National Arts Centre WHEN: Fri. Sept. 25 (5:30–9:00pm); Sat. Sept. 26 (10am–4pm); Sun. Sept. 27 (10am–4pm) (Experience welcome, but NOT required. What matters is that you want to be there.) The National Arts Centre welcomes Toronto artists Erin... Read more