News Releases
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French theatre presents : The state of siege
November 1, 2017
November 15–18 at 7:30 p.m., NAC Babs Asper Theatre English surtitles: Friday, November 17 OTTAWA, November 1, 2017 – As part of their North American tour, the renowned Théâtre de la Ville de Paris company comes to the National Arts Centre for an exclusive Canadian engagement of four performances only (including one with English surtitles, on Friday,... Read more
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French theatre presents : Je disparais
October 25, 2017
November 1-4, 2017, at 8 p.m., NAC Azrieli Studio “Catherine Vidal’s direction, stripped of all artifice, reflects her great sensitivity to Lygre’s text, and the sparse set puts the focus squarely on the Norwegian playwright’s words …. Vidal’s staging beautifully echoes the purity of the text.” — Jérémy... Read more
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French theatre presents : Ma petite boule d’amour (Ages 3 to 6)
October 13, 2017
Sat., Oct. 28 and Sun., Oct. 29 at 11 a.m and 3 p.m., NAC Rossy Pavilion “A loving tribute to [popular children’s TV personality] Fanfreluche, this simple, ingenious play invites the audience to enter the story, then leave it, just as you would close a book.” —Marie Fradette, LE DEVOIR, May 16, 2017 OTTAWA (Canada), October 13, 2017... Read more
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French theatre presents : Gabriel Dumont’s Wild West Show
October 3, 2017
October 18-21, at 7:30 p.m., NAC Babs Asper Theatre WORLD PREMIERE // NAC FRENCH THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION ... Read more
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THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE In Theatre announces 2017 shortlist for Playwriting
September 25, 2017
News Release THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE In Theatre announces 2017 shortlist for Playwriting A celebration for finalists takes place Monday, October 16 at Hart House, University of Toronto Recipient to be announced Monday, November 6 at the National Arts Centre September 25, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize Foundation and the National Arts Centre today announced the... Read more
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Three National Arts Centre Tours to Bring the Best of the Arts to Canadians this Fall
September 19, 2017
The National Arts Centre (NAC) will be criss-crossing Canada this Fall with three performing arts tours bringing the best theatre artists and musicians this country has to offer: From September 28 to October 14, NAC English Theatre will present Molière’s play Tartuffe – as re-imagined by east-coast comedy genius Andy Jones under the direction of Artistic Director Jillian... 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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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE FRENCH THEATRE UNVEILS ITS 2017–18 SEASON
April 26, 2017
May you be illuminated by the new season! Brigitte Haentjens, Artistic Director of the National Arts Centre (NAC) French Theatre and recent recipient of a 2017 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award (GGPAA) for lifetime artistic achievement, invites you to discover powerful and luminous works both poetic and political, created in a multiplicity of forms by artists with a talent for... Read more
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STATEMENT: National Arts Centre Flags at Half-staff in Honour of Canadian Theatre Icon Janine Sutto
March 28, 2017
It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) has learned of the death of actress Janine Sutto, one of Canada’s most celebrated and respected actresses. A prolific artist, she appeared in many productions at the NAC, including Tout comme elle, in 2006, directed by the Director of the NAC French Theatre, Brigitte Haentjens. “She had the type of vitality that would put to... Read more
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BRIGITTE HAENTJENS SHARES 2017 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S CASH AWARD AMONG FIVE YOUNG CREATORS
March 15, 2017
Brigitte Haentjens is the recipient of a 2017 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement. She has decided to share the $25,000 cash award among five young creators. Brigitte will be giving $5,000 each to director Catherine Bourgeois (artistic director of the theatre company Joe, Jack et John), writer, poet and actor Gabriel Robichaud,... Read more