National Arts Centre Archives

Grand Acts of (Digital) Theatre: A conversation with Jillian Keiley on reviving Canadian performance

2021/01/24, 11:49 am

One need look only as far as Ottawa’s own National Arts Centre to see that art isn’t dying during these disquieting times; in its own, exciting ways, it’s even thriving, shape-shifting to fit the needs of a socially distant world.

‘We are tired’: Demonstrators march on downtown Ottawa for Indigenous solidarity

Karli Zschogner

2020/10/24, 6:09 pm

“It was very emotional for me as I had never before heard so much appreciation for non-Indigenous presence,” said Polish retiree Feliks Welfeld.

NAC kicks off inaugural season of Indigenous theatre

Ryan Pepper

2019/09/16, 11:43 am

The National Arts Centre has started a historic new chapter with the inauguration of the first season of its Indigenous theatre department, something artistic director Kevin Loring is calling a “one-of-a-kind” institution.

National Arts Centre’s Young Artist Program turns 20

Anchal Sharma

2018/06/20, 4:27 pm

This year, the NAC along with the University of Ottawa, hosted 70 internationally renowned artists and faculty members to assist with the program, one of whom is U of O alumnus, Bryan Wagorn, assistant conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

National Arts Centre opens youth programing, new spaces

Eric Davison

2018/03/19, 10:59 am

New facilities, show schedules, policies, and advertising are all working together in a top-to-bottom revamp that aims to capture the diversity of Canada’s artistic scene.

No family in town? No problem!

Alexa-Eliza Carter

2016/11/30, 2:05 pm

Here are just a few things you can do to make your solitary holiday season a special one.

High school horror story hits the NAC

Anchal Sharma

2016/04/04, 6:32 pm

Originally created by Jordan Tannahill, Erin Brubacher, and Cara Spooner, and written for a Toronto setting, the play was adapted for Ottawa with a new local cast featuring two University of Ottawa students, and opened at the National Arts Centre (NAC) on March 31 to a full house.

Yukon Blonde wants to give Ottawa an unforgettable night

Allegra Morgado

2015/11/19, 8:00 am

Luckily for Innes, Yukon Blonde will soon be returning to one of their favourite cities in the country with Hey Rosetta!, another well-known Canadian indie act. The two bands will be performing at the National Arts Centre (NAC) on Nov. 22.

U of O students perform on the NAC fourth stage

Matthew Timmermans

2014/02/13, 5:30 am

The songs of old on the lips of the young Photo by Matthew Timmermans Performing on the National Arts Centre’s fourth stage is a privilege rarely given to students. On Feb. 5, Joel Allison, and accompanist Thomas Annand, were given that very privilege, a hopeful sign of promising careers ahead. Allison, a third-year music student …