News Releases

  1. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Charlottetown, PE Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2013.

    June 26, 2013

    National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Charlottetown, PE Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2013. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Actors are asked to prepare either two contrasting monologues (of no more than two... Read more

  2. The National Arts Centre hopes to minimize transportation and parking challenges for NAC patrons on Ottawa Race Weekend May 25-26

    May 22, 2013

    The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face significant challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during Ottawa Race Weekend, May 25-26. Tens of thousands of people will converge on the downtown core during the weekend, some roads will be closed, and parking may be difficult to find. Because of road closures and the predicted high volume of both... Read more

  3. Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story Conceived and written by Audrei-Kairen Directed by John Cooper Starring JACKIE RICHARDSON April 24 – May 11, 2013

    April 17, 2013

    National Arts Centre English TheatrePresents A Belfry Theatre Production Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story Conceived and written by Audrei-Kairen Directed by John Cooper Starring JACKIE RICHARDSON April 24 – May 11, 2013 NAC Theatre GUARANTEED TO ROCK YOUR SOUL!   Ottawa, Ontario - Before Elvis sang “Hound Dog” and Janis Joplin belted out... Read more

  4. ALL TOGETHER NOW! Artistic Director Jillian Keiley unveils her inaugural National Arts Centre English Theatre Season for 2013-14

    April 2, 2013

    Ottawa, Ontario – Artistic Director Jillian Keiley took to the NAC Fourth Stage today to announce her inaugural season for English Theatre at the National Arts Centre. In her own unique talk-show format, Ms Keiley, joined by special guests, unveiled her 2013-14 Season and introduced the ten-member, coast-to-coast Ensemble, as well as outlining her future plans for artistic collaborations... Read more

  5. The National Arts Centre English Theatre and Great Canadian Theatre Company co-production in association with Red Diva Projects The Edward Curtis Project Written and directed by Marie Clements based on the original production commissioned and produced by Presentation House Theatre (Vancouver, BC) April 2 - 21 All Performances at GCTC

    March 15, 2013

    Ottawa, ON. March 14, 2013 – When do you put down the camera and tell the real story? While on assignment in the far north, Angeline, a Métis reporter, stumbles upon a story that is so haunting, she is unable to erase the images, and it compels her to question the role of reporters as witnesses and the accepted notions of the strength and spirit of Aboriginal peoples. Along the way... Read more

  6. Nathan Medd named Managing Director of National Arts Centre’s English Theatre

    March 14, 2013

    Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced the appointment of Parksville, B.C.-born Nathan Medd as Managing Director of the National Arts Centre’s English Theatre.    As the managing producer of the nationally recognized Electric Company Theatre in Vancouver, Mr. Medd helped the operation grow to become one of the largest touring theatre companies in... Read more

  7. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Halifax Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18, 2013.

    March 1, 2013

    National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Halifax Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18, 2013. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Actors are asked to prepare either two contrasting monologues (of no more than two minutes... Read more

  8. National Arts Centre English Theatre/Centaur Theatre Company co-production Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott by Beverley Cooper Directed by Roy Surette Featuring the NAC English Theatre Company February 27 – March 16, 2013 NAC Theatre

    February 20, 2013

    Ottawa, Ontario , February 20, 2013 - From one of the most famous and controversial cases in Canadian judicial history comes a compelling true story that changed a small community forever and sent shockwaves around the world.  The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents, in co-production with Centaur Theatre Company, Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott, playing February 27... Read more

  9. Spend Family Day Weekend with the NAC English Theatre!

    February 12, 2013

    Saturday, February 16 & Monday, February 18 An Opera for Young People Sanctuary Song By Abigail Richardson-Schulte and Marjorie Chan Directed by Lynda Hill NAC Studio   Monday, February 18, 12pm-4pm 3rd Annual NAC English Theatre Family Day NAC Lobby   Ottawa, ON – The NAC English Theatre celebrates the long weekend in February with families in mind. ... Read more

  10. National Arts Centre English Theatre production Metamorphoses Based on the Myths of Ovid Written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman Directed by Jillian Keiley Featuring the NAC English Theatre Company January 29 – February 16, 2013 NAC Theatre

    January 22, 2013

    Ottawa, Ontario – From a simple, rippling pool of water, Mary Zimmerman conjures the force of Ovid’s myths into provocative and breathtaking storytelling. This splashy theatrical event lets the audience experience the unexpected consequences of humanity’s deepest desires. From Orpheus’ desperate attempt to rescue his bride from the Underworld, to Midas’ impulsive... Read more