News Releases

  1. Baker Lake throat boxer Nelson Tagoona and Yellowknife hip-hop artist Aaron “Godson” Hernandez to give student workshops and community concert in Kugluktuk, Nunavut

    January 16, 2014

    OTTAWA—The Music Alive Program: Nunavut, a National Arts Centre program dedicated to supporting the incredible musical culture of Nunavut, is bringing Nelson Tagoona, a Baker Lake, Nunavut throat boxer, and Aaron “Godson” Hernandez of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to Kugluktuk, Nunavut to work with students and perform a community concert. Nelson Tagoona is an artist who... Read more

  2. Flots, tout ce qui brille voit at the NAC Studio

    January 15, 2014

    Ottawa, le 14 janvier 2013 – En plein cœur de l’hiver, le Théâtre français invite les petits de 18 mois à 4 ans à venir se faire bercer au rythme de Flots, tout ce qui brille voit, un spectacle conçu et mis en scène par Véronique Côté.   « Flots »,... Read more

  3. A Can’t Miss Comedy Hit! Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi NAC Theatre January 22 - February 8 A Soulpepper production

    January 7, 2014

    Ottawa, Ontario, January 7, 2014 – The National Arts Centre English Theatre is thrilled to present one of the most talked about comedies in years, Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, running in the NAC Theatre January 22 – February 8. For many years Korean immigrant Mr. Kim, also known as Appa, has worked hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience... Read more

  4. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

    December 23, 2013

    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 Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please do not... Read more

  5. Top 13 most memorable moments in 2013 for Canada’s National Arts Centre

    December 23, 2013

    (Ottawa, Canada) –The National Arts Centre enjoyed a highly successful and  memorable year over the past twelve months. Here are our top 13 moments from 2013: 1) The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s triumphant China Tour in October featured sellout concerts, rave reviews and standing ovations with eight major concerts in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Fuling, Tianjin, Beijing... Read more

  6. The Sound of Music Sets All-Time National Arts Centre ATTENDANCE RECORD

    December 19, 2013

    The Sound of Music Sets All-Time National Arts Centre ATTENDANCE RECORD  THANK YOU OTTAWA! Ottawa, ON, December 19, 2013 – The National Arts Centre is thrilled to announce that the English Theatre production of the classic musical, The Sound of Music, has now sold the most tickets of any NAC-programmed performance in the organization’s 44-year history. Tickets sales are now... Read more

  7. The "Club des Y" is back at the French Theatre

    December 13, 2013

    Le Club des Y du Théâtre français est de retour ! Ottawa, le 13 décembre 2013 – Le Théâtre français du CNA annonce le retour du CLUB DES Y, une occasion pour dix spectateurs néophytes de 18 à 34 ans de s’initier au théâtre. Les personnes sélectionnées auront... Read more

  8. Former CTV anchor Max Keeping conducts the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association at Fanfair

    December 12, 2013

    Ottawa (Canada) — Former CTV Ottawa anchor Max Keeping and the players of the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association are giving their time, their talent and their compassion this holiday season with Fanfair, the annual free concert that benefits the Snowsuit Fund and the Ottawa Food Bank. Media are invited to attend this free community event. Where: NAC Foyer When: 12... Read more

  9. Some of Canada’s best Northern artists to perform at Wednesday’s Arctic Inspiration Prize event in Halifax

    December 9, 2013

    Halifax (Canada)—Some of Canada’s most accomplished Aboriginal artists to perform during the second annual Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at the World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Presented by Canada’s National Arts Centre in collaboration with the Arctic Inspiration Prize during... Read more

  10. Le grand méchant loup at the NAC Studio

    December 9, 2013

    Ottawa, le 9 décembre 2013 – Pour le temps des fêtes, le Théâtre français du CNA propose aux familles Le grand méchant loup de Jacqueline Gosselin. Dans ce spectacle clownesque, trois cancres font un exposé oral sur la présence du loup dans les contes. Madame La Noire, Madame La Blonde et Monsieur Le... Read more