News Releases

  1. 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

  2. Gilbert loves Anne of Green Gables and So Will You! Anne & Gilbert : The Musical - National Arts Centre Theatre December 1 - 19

    November 17, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Anne & Gilbert: The Musical Music by Bob Johnston and Nancy White Book by Jeff Hochhauser Lyrics by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser Based on the Novels “Anne of Avonlea” and “Anne of the Island” by L.M. Montgomery Directed by Martha Irving Choregraphy by Brittany Banks featuring the2015/16 Ensemble and guest artists December... Read more

  3. NAC English Theatre production The December Man (L’homme de décembre) by Colleen Murphy NAC Studio November 16 - 28

    November 3, 2015

    NAC english theatre production  The December Man (L’homme de dÉcembre) by Colleen Murphy Directed by Sarah Garton Stanley November 16 - 28, 2015 November 5, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “…no (one) should miss the chance to see this.” – Vancouver Sun On December 6, 1989, a young man by the name of Marc Lépine entered a college classroom... Read more

  4. THE ADVENTURES OF A BLACK GIRL IN SEARCH OF GOD WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DJANET SEARS OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 7, 2015

    October 6, 2015

    NAC English Theatre /Centaur Theatre Company co-production in association with Black Theatre Workshop The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God Written and Directed by Djanet Sears featuring the 2015/16 NAC Ensemble and Guest Artists October 21 – November 7, 2015 October 6, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Five Stars “Brilliant. One of the most profound, yet joyous new... Read more

  5. FREE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP for young artists ages 16-20 September 25 – 27 HOW TO FALL

    September 16, 2015

    FREE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP for young artists ages 16-20 September 25 – 27 HOW TO FALL   WHERE: National Arts Centre WHEN: Fri. Sept. 25 (5:30–9:00pm); Sat. Sept. 26 (10am–4pm); Sun. Sept. 27 (10am–4pm) (Experience welcome, but NOT required. What matters is that you want to be there.) The National Arts Centre welcomes Toronto artists Erin... Read more

  6. STATEMENT: NAC Flags Fly at Half-mast in Honour of Canadian Theatre Icon Robin Phillips

    July 27, 2015

    It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) has learned of the death of actor Robin Phillips, one of Canada’s greatest English-language stage directors. Robin Phillips, who was 73, was credited with revitalizing the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in the 1970s. Mr. Phillips received the 2010 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement in the... Read more

  7. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Montreal on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

    July 22, 2015

    National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Montreal on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, 2015. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from all professional artists, regardless of cultural identity, age, disability, gender or any... Read more

  8. National Arts Centre English Theatre Extends Artistic Director Jillian Keiley's Contract to 2020

    June 25, 2015

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Jillian Keiley, Artistic Director of NAC English Theatre, has agreed to extend her contract for four years, from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2020. Ms. Keiley assumed the role of Artistic Director in August of 2012. Her predecessors include such renowned theatre leaders as Peter Hinton, Marti Maraden, Gil Osborne, Andis... Read more

  9. NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Shines a Light on the Stories for the 2015/16 Season. Important Stories. Canadian Stories. Our Stories.

    March 31, 2015

    News Release NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Shines a Light on the Stories for the 2015/16 Season. Important Stories. Canadian Stories. Our Stories. March 31, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Theatre. Humanity. Canada. These three words helped NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley shape the stories of the 2015/16 English Theatre season. “I believe... Read more

  10. Obaaberima Written and Performed by Tawiah M'Carty - NAC Studio March 3 - 14

    February 18, 2015

    NAC English Theatre presentation Obaaberima Written and Performed by 2014/15 Ensemble member Tawiah M’Carthy directed by evalyn parry a Buddies in Bad Times Theatre production (Toronto) March 3 - 14, NAC Studio February 18, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “As a performance it’s a tour de force and more than earned M’Carthy the raucous ovation it received. As a play... Read more