With the popularity of the NAC English Theatre’s Holiday production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! exceeding all expectations, we are proud to announce that it is now the highest attended show in NAC English Theatre history, with an audience of 17,000… and counting!

On the heels of this amazing news, and to celebrate the artists and audiences who have made Oliver! such a roaring success, the NAC English Theatre is adding a special benefit matinee performance on Friday, December 30 at 2 p.m., with all proceeds to go to the Actors’ Fund of Canada and the Ottawa Food Bank.

Tickets for the matinee go on sale on Thursday, December 15 at 10 a.m.

Lionel Bart’s musical adaptation has been captivating adults and children alike for 50 years. This production, under the leadership of Director/Choreographer Dayna Tekatch and Musical Director Allen Cole, celebrates all the romance of the music, while remaining true to the spirit of Charles Dickens. “NAC’s Oliver! delivers standout songs.” - the Ottawa Citizen.

Oliver! plays thru Saturday, December 31 in the NAC Theatre. 

The Actors' Fund of Canada is a registered charity that provides short-term financial aid to entertainment industry professionals working in theatre, film & TV, music and dance. The Actors' Fund is not just for actors: performers, creators, technical staff and other production team members can apply for help from the Fund which delivered over $400,000 in rent and mortgage payments, grocery money, utility payments and other basic living expenses to clients in the last year. The Fund has helped over 11,000 entertainment industry members since it was founded in 1958.

The Ottawa Food Bank is the Ottawa Region’s central food assistance organization. Through its 140 member agencies, the Ottawa Food Bank helped 45,000 individuals last month – 37 per cent of whom were children. On average, 12 to 14 tons of food is shipped from its Michael Street warehouse each and every working day. For additional information, visit www.ottawafoodbank.ca.

A ticket to Oliver! is the perfect stocking stuffer! Don’t hesitate – tickets will go fast!

For children 8 and up.

Tickets range from $38 - $80 and are available for purchase:

• Online on the NAC’s website: www.nac-cna.ca
• In person at the NAC Box Office
• At all Ticketmaster outlets*
• By telephone 1-888-991-2787*
  *A service charge applies on all purchases made through Ticketmaster.

Licensed by Arrangement with Oliver Productions, Ltd. and Oliver Promotions, Ltd.

Trinity Development Group is proud to be the Major Partner of this production
MBNA Canada Bank is the Associate Partner of this production

Oliver! is part of the NAC’s Share the Spirit program.

Embassy Hotel & Suites is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner for the National Arts Centre English Theatre.

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For information, please contact:
Sean Fitzpatrick, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre English Theatre
613-947-7000 ext. 389; e-mail: sean.fitzpatrick@nac-cna.ca
or visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca