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  1. THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE MOURNS THE LOSS OF FOUR ARTISTS KILLED IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT OUTSIDE OF REGINA

    February 12, 2015

    February 12, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is mourning the loss of four well known Canadian artists who died in a tragic car accident that claimed five lives outside of Regina Tuesday. The NAC lowered its flag to honour the lives of Michael Green, Michele Sereda, Narcisse Blood and Lacy Morin-Desjarlais. Michael Green, one of the founders and Co-Artistic... Read more

  2. THE NAC WINTER SALE IS BACK! TWO TICKETS FOR $45 ON 17 EXCITING PERFORMANCES!

    January 26, 2015

    January 26, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Just because the winter winds are pushing at the door is no reason to stay in – especially when the NAC Winter Sale is back! The sale that keeps everyone warm and entertained at the same time is back to brighten the winter days with sizzling deals on 17 performances at the National Arts Centre! From January 26 – February 15, patrons can... Read more

  3. NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRODUCTION STUFF HAPPENS BY DAVID HARE DIRECTED BY DAVID FERRY FEATURING THE 2014-15 ENSEMBLE AND GUEST ARTISTS FEBRUARY 3 – 21, 2015

    January 19, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Stuff Happens by Bavid Hare directed by David Ferry featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble and guest artists February 3 – 21, 2015 January 15, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – "Stuff Happens is a gripping, thought-provoking piece of political theatre … a riveting docudrama … marvellously entertaining, a work of epic sweep." – The Spectator On... Read more

  4. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

    December 2, 2014

    GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please... Read more

  5. In Time for the Holidays - Alice Through The Looking-Glass December 9 - January 3 in the NAC Theatre

    December 1, 2014

    NAC English Theatre production Alice Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll adapted by James Reaney directed by Jillian Keiley featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble produced in association with the Stratford Festival December 9 – January 3 November 25, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star Enter a world... Read more

  6. National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Friday, November 7, 2014.

    October 17, 2014

    GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Friday, November 7, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please do... Read more

  7. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Sackville, NB on Monday, November 3, 2014.

    October 17, 2014

    GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Sackville, NB on Monday, November 3, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years.... Read more

  8. A Wilde Time at the National Arts Centre! The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Ted Dykstra in the NAC Theatre October 21 - November 8

    October 8, 2014

    GETTING SET FOR A WILDE TIME AT THE NAC! NAC English Theatre production The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Ted Dykstra featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble October 7, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “The Importance of Being Earnest is the rare work of art that achieves perfection … it dazzles both with its light touch and with its sturdy construction, like a... Read more

  9. More Alice! NAC English Theatre has Added Performances for Alice Through the Looking-Glass - On Sale Tuesday, September 9th at 10 a.m.

    September 8, 2014

    There are now more chances to Climb through the looking-glass! see more alices with performances added to the holiday production of Alice through the looking-glass. Tickets on Sale tuesday at 10 am! September 8, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star As the excitement builds on the 2014-15 NAC season, the... Read more

  10. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Victoria on Thursday, September 18, 2014

    August 27, 2014

    GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Victoria on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please... Read more