The National Arts Centre invites National Capital to 35th anniversary celebration June 2
April 30, 2004 -
Ottawa -- Be ready to bring the whole family and join in the celebrations at the National Arts Centre (NAC) on Wednesday, June 2, on the occasion of the NAC’s 35th anniversary. From 17:00 to 20:30, the public will be treated to FREE performances and birthday cake.
Free performances will include:
A National Arts Centre Orchestra concert, featuring Music Director Pinchas Zukerman in Southam Hall at 19:15. The NAC Orchestra will play a 45-minute concert of excerpts from Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven under the baton of Pinchas Zukerman. Complimentary general admission tickets for this concert are available in advance at the NAC Box Office from 10:00 to 21:00, Monday to Saturday. Limit of (4) four per person.
Folk singer Ian Tamblyn performing his original works composed first for events at the NAC at the Fourth Stage at 17:00 and 18:00. Come and relive some of the wonderful music Ian Tamblyn has composed for theatrical productions over the years.
A selection of Pas de deux dance works presented by the Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreault in the Studio at 17:00 and 18:00. The Fondation is presenting excerpts from Les petites sociétés, from the choreographed works E.M.F., Îles, Adieux and L'Exil - L'Oubli by Jean-Pierre Perreault.
Excerpts from well-known NAC English and French Theatre plays presented in an informal setting in Le Salon at 17:10 and 18:10. Directed by Joël Beddows, this production is described as a “cantata for voices from the Canadian theatre”. Six local actors and actresses will perform scenes from English- and French-language Canadian plays.
A prop demonstration by NAC Prop Master Victor Elliot revealing backstage magic in the Panorama Room at 17:00 and 18:00. Come and discover some of the secrets of the stage.
Come and see our new Wall of Artists featuring hundreds of names of artists who have graced the NAC stages over the years. The Wall of Artists will be displayed permanently in the NAC Promenade.
Also part of the festivities will be displays in the lobby on the history of the NAC.
We hope you’ll mark your calendars and plan to join the fun! Please come early since parking is limited.
Media Information:
Manon Champagne
Communications Advisor, NAC
(613) 947-7000, ext. 560
mchampag@nac-cna.ca
