News Releases

  1. Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra set to embark on a monumental international tour

    January 16, 2025

    The NAC Orchestra and Alexander Shelley will perform in the Republic of Korea and Japan this spring Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) is proud to announce the launch of its latest international tour. This major tour will see the Orchestra, led by Music Director Alexander Shelley, return to Japan for the first time in 40 years and debut in the Republic of Korea. NACO and... Read more

  2. The NAC French Theatre to relaunch its creation labs in 2025

    January 7, 2025

    Titled Regarder autrement: théâtres des possibles, the next edition will be directed by Jasmine Catudal and will take place at the NAC from May 12 to 17 January 7, 2025 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) French Theatre’s new lab follows in the footsteps of a long tradition of intensive sessions in the stage professions. These... Read more

  3. English Theatre General Auditions

    November 27, 2024

    ENGLISH THEATRE GENERAL AUDITIONS New Audition Dates: December 10, 12, 2024 – by appointment only; submissions now closed December 13, 2024 – open call National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino will be conducting general auditions at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa with an eye to casting upcoming seasons of artistic activity. Eligibility and Priority... Read more

  4. To be or not to be a unicorn: Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice, or the art of uninhibited theatre

    November 21, 2024

    November 21, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Six years after presenting Dis merci at the National Arts Centre (NAC), Joe Jack and John returns to NAC French Theatre with another quirky comedy performed by an inclusive cast. In Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice (“Cischaracters in search of an author”), five neurodivergent... Read more

  5. Irresistible Neighbourhoods Volume 2: Walking on Water

    November 19, 2024

    Irresistible Neighbourhoods Volume 2: Walking on Water   The Latest Audio Journey Builds on the Theme of Hopeful Futures    The second volume of radio stories explores imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods.  November 19, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada). In June of this year, NAC English Theatre and NAC Digital Experience and Design invited audiences 20... Read more

  6. Two Orchestras, One Symphony: An unprecedented collaboration on Jacques Hétu's final symphony available now

    November 15, 2024

    The NAC Orchestra, the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir join forces on a new recording of Jacques Hétu’s final work  Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra is thrilled to announce the release of Two Orchestras, One Symphony. This groundbreaking album, produced in collaboration with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec... Read more

  7. The National Creation Fund launches its first Creative Producer Fellowship

    November 14, 2024

    A unique two-year professional development program for Canadian producers November 14, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund is proud to announce the launch of its very first Creative Producer Fellowship, intended for producers who are at a turning point in their career. Developed by the NAC’s National Creation Fund and... Read more

  8. Celebrating Five Years of Indigenous Storytelling at the NAC

    November 5, 2024

    NAC Indigenous Theatre Marks Fifth Anniversary with Special Event and Sold-Out Opening of Raven Mother November 5, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre celebrates five years with an event on November 20, 2024, bringing together elders, community, and friends for a feast, live music by DJ Kookum, and a chance to visit Indigenous art... Read more

  9. "It will no longer be the princesses who will fall asleep at the feet of the princes"

    October 17, 2024

    Peau d’âne: A feminist fairy tale on stage for ages 12 and up October 17, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) French Theatre continues to “break free of our constraints,” to use its seasonal slogan, with a rereading of the famous narrative by Charles Perrault. This chilling tale, originally of a bygone era, however dealing with... Read more

  10. Snow in Midsummer Delivers a Ghostly Reimagining of a Legendary Tale - October 30 - November 9 Azrieli Studio

    October 15, 2024

    SNOW IN MIDSUMMER DELIVERS A GHOSTLY REIMAGINING OF A LEGENDARY TALE   Part Murder Mystery, Part Thriller Takes Audiences on a Chilling Adventure October 15, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada). “This tense, emotional and at times eerie production shows how well a good ghost story can grip an audience.” – John Law, Niagara Falls Review    After making its triumphant... Read more