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Richard III: Colossal venture by Brigitte Haentjens a huge success
March 17, 2015After nearly three years of hard work, Shakespeare’s Richard III was at last on the stage of the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde in Montreal, and will soon be presented at the NAC’s Théâtre français in April. In staging this monumental piece, director Brigitte Haentjens worked closely with…
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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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Following the tracks of Pierre-Guy B.
January 27, 2015Creators Philippe Soldevila, Christian Essiambre and Pierre Guy Blanchard talk about the creation of the bio-fiction show Le long voyage de Pierre-Guy B.
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Une cerise sur le sundae
January 24, 2015This article is only available in French Anne-Marie Guilmaine MATIÈRE : GÂTEAU Le goût d’un processus moelleux Le projet des Grands-mères mortes a germé dans un nid de cœur tendre, là où se déposent les événements de la vie. Une grand-maman qui meurt. La nécessité d’inventer un…
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La fabuleuse errance de Pierre-Guy B.
January 14, 2015* This text is only available in French par Josianne Desloges, journaliste au Soleil Ce texte est préalablement paru en septembre dernier dans le Cahier Cinq, le numéro d’automne 2014 des Cahiers du Théâtre français. Je ne connaissais pas Pierre Guy Blanchard et, même maintenant,…
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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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Kiss & Cry - Talkback
November 28, 2014In November 2014, NAC French Theatre was delighted to present Kiss & Cry, an internationally acclaimed work from Belgian artists Jaco Van Dormael and Michèle Anne De Mey. A unique production that combines theatre, dance and live filming, Kiss & Cry is a love story told in miniature, its…
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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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Kiss & Cry: Intimate Projections
November 17, 2014Commentary on Kiss & Cry, a work by Jaco Van Dormael and Michèle Anne De Mey By Guylaine Massoutre For Marion, who is sleeping The dream maker is ready A big ship is departing For unknown shores Sailor Marion Have a wonderful voyage Sailor Marion Sail through your dreams as we watch…
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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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Brigitte Haentjens talks about her recently published book
November 10, 2014Brigitte Haentjens, Artistic Director, NAC French Theatre Q. You’ve just published a book, Un regard qui te fracasse (“A gaze that shatters you”), about your artistic approach. The title has an element of violence about it. What does it mean? A. It’s about how the audience looks at…
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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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Discussion about the book “Un regard qui te fracasse” by Brigitte Haentjens
October 1, 2014Discussion between Brigitte Haentjens and Sylvain Schryburt about the book Un regard qui te fracasse, Propos sur le théâtre et la mise en scène by Brigitte Haentjens. (In French) The discussion took place at the NAC Salon on September 25, 2014
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Cadieux is a sensual “tour de force” as Molly Bloom
September 22, 2014Molly Bloom, the famous monologue that marks the conclusion of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses is presented this week in a translation by Jean-Marc Dalpé, with staging by Brigitte Haentjens. Alone onstage, Anne-Marie Cadieux is Molly Bloom. In a performance space that leaves room for the…
