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Book launch: “Un regard qui te fracasse” by Brigitte Haentjens
September 12, 2014Brigitte Haentjens, Artistic Director of the NAC French Theatre, publishes an exceptional book that reveals an artist at the heart of her creative process. She recounts her journey starting from theatre school in France, and talks about her work in francophone Ontario, where her directing…
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Farewell to Julia Foster: NAC Board Chair wraps up successful term
August 6, 2014For eight years, Julia Foster brought her intellect, her business skills, and her love of the arts to the National Arts Centre as the Chair of Board of Trustees. Julia’s second term recently ended in July, after a fond farewell from the NAC’s staff, artists and her fellow board…
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The 2014-2015 French Theatre Season!
June 9, 2014Overview of the 2014-2015 French Theatre season. Don't miss it!
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Lorraine Pintal, Rita Lafontaine and Jorane talk about Albertine
May 2, 2014Director Lorraine Pintal, original cast member (1984) Rita Lafontaine and music conceptor Jorane were at the opening of Albertine, en cinq temps at the NAC Theatre on April 30, 2014.
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Albertine, en cinq temps returns, 30 years after its creation at the NAC
April 25, 2014Michel Tremblay’s classic play Albertine, en cinq temps was first created at the NAC in 1984. Thirty years later, the play returns to the NAC. In this Radio-Canada interview, journalist Jean-François Chévrier speaks to actresses Marie Tifo (2014 cast), Rita Lafontaine (1984 cast) to…
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Ten youth occupy the stage with Ce qui nous relie ?
April 22, 2014Ten local youth will occupy the stage on April 25 and 26. Come see this unique and exceptional project by authors Anne-Marie Guilmaine and Mélanie Dumont at the Ottawa Arts Court.
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Participate in a Choir Project at the NAC
April 16, 2014INVITATION! Because theatre is community, the French Theatre is looking for local people who would be interested in participating in a Slam Choir for Le Promenoir, directed by Christian Lapointe. This is for a 15-minute performance. There will be 2 rehearsals per week until May…
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How does the NAC’s Théâtre français support artistic creation?
April 14, 2014Brigitte Haentjens, the artistic director of the Théâtre français at the National Arts Centre, discusses the role of the NAC in creating new theatre works.
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Theatre: A Shapeshifting Chameleon – A message from Mélanie Dumont
April 14, 2014Children sometimes mix up theatre and cinema, particularly those attending a stage play for the first time. There is a chance that their little brows will furrow in confusion when they hear this strange announcement: “No, there will be no popcorn during the performance.” But children's eyes…
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Message from Artistic Director, Brigitte Haentjens
April 14, 2014“The most essential element of theatre is transformation.” – Heiner Müller It has become difficult to publicly justify the necessity of art in our lives. Is art useful in terms of providing financial value? Can we quantify what it gives us, as we can with any consumer product? Can we…
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Statu quo - Gilles Poulin-Denis walks his town
March 28, 2014Gilles Poulin-Denis, author of teen play Statu quo, shows us where his inspiration came from. Follow him through his town. Statu quo is presented on March 28 and 29 at 8 pm in the NAC Studio.
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An adolescent spring at the Théâtre français
March 19, 2014Discover two shows that focus on youth issues, that shout out their dreams, aspirations and doubts. March 28-29, Statu quo by Gilles Poulin-Denis Statu quo tells the story of Sarah, a young girl who wishes to make things change in her life and in her quiet city. April 25 and 26, Ce…
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Brigitte Haentjens and Jillian Keiley speak about the artistry of Robert Lepage
March 17, 2014Jillian Keiley and Brigitte Haentjens are arguably two of the busiest women in Canadian theatre. Both of these artistic directors have had an immediate effect on theatre at the National Arts Centre. For the 2014-15 season they have collaborated to bring Robert Lepage's Needles and Opium to…
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Jade squatte le Tf with Le projet pupitre
January 31, 2014Jade meets with Yann Godbout and Guillaume Lévesque, performers from Le projet pupitre presented at the NAC Studio on february 1 and 2, 2014.
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Brigitte Haentjens presents the second half of the 2013-14 Théâtre français season
January 20, 2014Artisitc Director Brigitte Haentjens presents the second half of the 2013-14 season.
