News Releases
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L’après-midi d’un foehn – version 1 Look and see
December 8, 2015
An NAC French Theatre presentation Recommended for ages 5 to 99! No spoken words in the performance Surrounding the ring, an array of inward-facing fans. In the middle, a rather odd-looking puppeteer who is using the breeze from the fans to breathe life into some unconventional characters: dozens of multicoloured plastic bags. Caught on the rising drafts, the little bags perform an... Read more
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Trevor Pinnock Conducts the NAC Orchestra in Handel’s Messiah December 15 & 16
December 8, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – Enjoy one of the most majestic pieces of music ever written, on December 15-16, when acclaimed conductor Trevor Pinnock leads the NAC Orchestra, in an uplifting performance of Handel’s Messiah. Trevor Pinnock is a renowned British conductor and harpsichordist. He was Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the NAC Orchestra from 1991 to 1996. For this Sun Life... Read more
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NAC Announces 2015-16 Share the Spirit Program for Deserving Children and Families
December 1, 2015
The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of Presenting Partner Sun Life Financial and generous partners and donors, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the seventh year for Share the Spirit, an initiative aimed at families who, for economic or... Read more
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Celebrate the Merriest Time of Year with Natalie MacMaster and the NAC Orchestra!
November 30, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – From December 10-12, join Cape Breton’s adored fiddler Natalie MacMaster and the NAC Orchestra in celebrating the merriest time of year, for an evening of heartwarming, rip-roaring music, guaranteed to get your feet stomping and hands clapping just in time for the holiday season. Natalie MacMaster – a fiddle genius, Order of Canada recipient, two-time... Read more
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ANNE AND GILBERT ARE SHARING MORE GREEN GABLES MAGIC! TWO MORE PERFORMANCES ADDED – DECEMBER 22 & DECEMBER 23 TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!
November 30, 2015
Anne and Gilbert Are Sharing More Green Gables Magic! TWO MOre Performances Added – December 22 & December 23 Tickets on Sale today! November 30, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it.” Anne Shirley With ticket demand at a fever pitch, NAC English Theatre is proud to announce two more performances have been added... Read more
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Là où j'habite
November 27, 2015
LÀ OÙ J’HABITE Capturing the stars An NAC French Theatre presentation December 5 & 6 at 9:30 & 11 a.m. in the NAC Studio Recommended for ages 2 to 5 Note: Both performances will be in French. Téoù (“Where-Are-You”) and Téqui (“Who-Are-You”) are bursting with a hundred questions bigger than a thousand houses. Why... Read more
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Instructions pour un éventuel gouvernement socialiste qui souhaiterait abolir la fête de Noël
November 27, 2015
(Instructions to Any Future Socialist Government Wishing to Abolish Christmas) December 9 to 12 at 8 p.m. Additional performance: December 13 at 2 p.m. Performed in French “Michael Mackenzie does not condemn the model of high finance that is his subject. He addresses dehumanization, individualization, and the depository of individual and social values, but he never... Read more
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Tis the Season for Giving! Join us for the Annual Free Christmas FanFair Concert
November 26, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – As a heartfelt thank you to its community, and in tribute to the faithful support of its public, the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players' Association is pleased to announce the annual presentation of its FanFair, an annual free concert that benefits the Snowsuit Fund and the Ottawa Food Bank. Media are invited to attend this free community event.... Read more
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An Incredible Offer that makes the Perfect Gift! NAC Orchestra’s 3 Concerts for $75
November 25, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – From November 26 until December 23, the NAC Orchestra invites you to take advantage of an incredible offer that will make the perfect gift! Save over 50% off the regular Box Office prices when you take advantage of our incredible 3 concerts for $75! This also includes subscriber benefits like special discounts and free ticket exchanges. Seats still remain for dozens of... Read more
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MATINEES TO BE CANCELLED OR MOVED AS OF JANUARY 2016
November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that it will begin renovations of its 46 year-old building in December 2015, earlier than originally anticipated. The impacts of this shift are being felt across the entire organization, specifically resulting in the moving or cancellation of daytime performances, including student matinees.... Read more
