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It Takes Two
April 1, 2015Gerda and Kay. Téqui and Téoù. Brévalaire and Lénaïque. Brice and Katia. A demiurge surrounded by his colourful creatures. Adolescents hanging out with none other than Antigone. And so on … On the French Theatre stage this season, the Other is never far away. We sense it, we bump into it…
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BOUÉES DE SAUVETAGE POUR LE MONDE RÉEL
March 19, 2015This text is only available in French Par Anne-Marie Guilmaine Texte publié dans le Cahier SIX du Théâtre français Il existe de multiples noyades. Des noyades dans l’eau glacée; le corps qui ne s’accroche plus à rien, pas même à la rambarde du pont. Des noyades dans les mers…
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De plain-pied is getting ready!
March 3, 2015Warning: a teenage tsunami will submerge the NAC on May 14, 15 and 16! A creation cell composed of youth aged 14 to 20 is currently imagining creative spaces and fun activities that will populate the NAC. Imagine a forest growing within the walls, a labyrinth leading through an existential…
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Mémé est morte, vive Mémé !
February 9, 2015This article is only available in French par Karine Cellard et Sylvain Schryburt On ne peut pas parler « grand-mère » sans aussi parler « petits-enfants » : les deux sont indissociables. Après tout, c’est leur naissance qui confère le titre de grand, sinon d’arrière, et qui fait se…
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Ce qui nous relie? Creating. Trying. testing.
January 6, 2015The young participants are deep into the creative theatre process. Creating, trying, testing their presence on stage by performing simple, fun and original actions. This involvement gives place to wonderful things. Cassandra performs a lyrical dance. Aurel laughs out loud when evoquing his…
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A Tale of Childhood Discovery
December 16, 2014When Alice enters the surreal looking-glass world, she moves in a dreamlike game of chess where logical reasoning and adult thinking rarely deliver the outcome she expects. For the NAC’s English Theatre ensemble, a big part of rehearsals for Alice Through the Looking-Glass was…
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Small wonders: Creating the magical world of Kiss & Cry
November 17, 2014Performers Michèle Ann De Mey and Grégory Grosjean talk about the creation of Kiss & Cry, the marvelous show by Jaco Van Dormael and Michèle Ann De Mey.
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Ce qui nous relie ? Sharing a space
November 12, 2014Eleven local youth will be part of the adventure. They said YES to the unique creation process led by an author and multidisciplinary artist. With their dreams and imagination they will try to remodel the present time. But first, they must meet and get acquainted.
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Pre-show activities for kids
November 6, 2014To accompany the performance Eaux, the Théâtre français will be inaugurating a new space set aside for children. Established in association with the Ottawa Public Library, the book nook is an opportunity for children of all ages to discover books that complement the themes explored in this…
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True love, and a miniature horse: Coppélia at the NAC
April 23, 2014The National Arts Centre strives to be a catalyst for performance, creation and learning. Part of that last piece – learning – means we are passionate about helping build the audiences of the future by programming performances that the whole family can enjoy. That’s why we are delighted to…
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Meet the young playwrights of Queen Mary Public School
March 6, 2014The plays written by the grade 5/6 students in Julie Coburn's class showcase the wonderful imagination of children. There is a character named 'Noodles' in one play and another features a wild wolf that becomes a friendly puppy. The plays are written in the classroom over a period of six…
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Join us for Fanfair
December 11, 2013Come share in the spirit of Christmas with the NAC Orchestra musicians at Fanfair on December 15th at 12 p.m. Pre-concert activities start at 10:45 a.m. with a bake sale and a silent auction which includes the chance to win a percussion instrument called a whip, signed by Pinchas Zukerman.…
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Sharing the Spirit at the NAC Box Office
December 5, 2013For a second year generous National Arts Centre ticket buyers are giving the magic of the performing arts to deserving children and their families by donating to the Share the Spirit program at the NAC Box Office during the holiday season. Members of the NAC Box Office team are championing…
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Interview with Roch Carrier
November 9, 2013Roch Carrier speaks about sharing the Southam Hall stage with the NAC Orchestra to present his classic tale The Hockey Sweater.
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Interview with Peter Duschenes
January 7, 2013Peter Duschenes is the Artistic Director of Platypus Theatre, who will join forces with the NAC Orchestra for Student Matinée performances of “Music Under a Midnight Moon” on January 14th, 2013. The show is an original NAC commission, includes pre-concert study guides for teachers and…
