Eric Coates
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The Great Canadian Theatre Company Explores Family Expectations and the Difficulty of Being “Good” with BENEVOLENCE (Nov 30, 2023)
Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (Jun 28, 2023)
Bad Hats/Soulpepper's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Leads Dora Award Nominations (May 30, 2023)
The Great Canadian Theatre Company Explores Family Expectations and the Difficulty of Being “Good” with BENEVOLENCE (Nov 30, 2023)
Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (Jun 28, 2023)
Bad Hats/Soulpepper's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Leads Dora Award Nominations (May 30, 2023)
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The Great Canadian Theatre Company Explores Family Expectations and the Difficulty of Being “Good” with BENEVOLENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023
GCTC's Benevolence explores family expectations and the challenges of living up to societal standards. Don't miss this thought-provoking play by Fanny Britt, translated by Leanna Brodie and directed by Eric Coates, running from December 5 - 17, 2023 at GCTC.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023
GCTC's Benevolence explores family expectations and the challenges of living up to societal standards. Don't miss this thought-provoking play by Fanny Britt, translated by Leanna Brodie and directed by Eric Coates, running from December 5 - 17, 2023 at GCTC.
Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023
Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023
Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall.
Bad Hats/Soulpepper's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Leads Dora Award Nominations
by Team BWW - May 30, 2023
At a press conference held at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 228 nominations for the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto for the 2022-2023 season. Also announced at the press conference was the recipient of the Province of Ontario’s Pauline McGibbon Award.
by Team BWW - May 30, 2023
At a press conference held at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 228 nominations for the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto for the 2022-2023 season. Also announced at the press conference was the recipient of the Province of Ontario’s Pauline McGibbon Award.
THE SUPINE COBBLER, THE WALTZ & More Set for The Great Canadian Theatre Company's 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023
The Great Canadian Theatre Company has announced a full subscription season with 5 new mainstage productions. See how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023
The Great Canadian Theatre Company has announced a full subscription season with 5 new mainstage productions. See how to purchase tickets!
GCTC Unveils 2023-24 Season and Introduces More Accessible Subscriptions and Ticket Pricing
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 16, 2023
Five mainstage productions and additional programming planned
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 16, 2023
Five mainstage productions and additional programming planned
YPT Presents World Premiere of BENTBOY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022
Young People's Theatre has announced the opening of its 2022.23 season with the world premiere of Bentboy – a heroic First Nations tale about an unlikely warrior told through movement, dance and myth.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022
Young People's Theatre has announced the opening of its 2022.23 season with the world premiere of Bentboy – a heroic First Nations tale about an unlikely warrior told through movement, dance and myth.
Young People's Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022
This fall, Young People's Theatre (YPT) is beyond thrilled to re-open its doors to reveal a transformed YPT, and present a highly anticipated 2022.23 playbill of onstage productions.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022
This fall, Young People's Theatre (YPT) is beyond thrilled to re-open its doors to reveal a transformed YPT, and present a highly anticipated 2022.23 playbill of onstage productions.
BWW Review: DAISY MAKES A WORTHY RETURN TO LIVE THEATRE AT THE GCTC
by Courtney Castelino - Dec 6, 2021
Daisy tells the true story of the controversial ad campaign surrounding Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential run in 1964. The attack ad that was created to support Johnson used fear marketing, playing on people's emotions to convince them that a vote for Johnson's rival, Barry Goldwater, would send America into nuclear war.
by Courtney Castelino - Dec 6, 2021
Daisy tells the true story of the controversial ad campaign surrounding Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential run in 1964. The attack ad that was created to support Johnson used fear marketing, playing on people's emotions to convince them that a vote for Johnson's rival, Barry Goldwater, would send America into nuclear war.
DAISY Remount Marks GCTC's Return To In-Person Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
Almost 20 months ago, GCTC opened Sean Devine's Daisy, a play about the creation of the first modern political attack ad. One day later, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the theatre to close. Since then, the show has been dark. But the wait is nearly over.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
Almost 20 months ago, GCTC opened Sean Devine's Daisy, a play about the creation of the first modern political attack ad. One day later, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the theatre to close. Since then, the show has been dark. But the wait is nearly over.
Sarah Kitz Named as GCTC's Interim Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021
Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) and its Board of Directors are excited to announce that Sarah Kitz will take on the role of Interim Artistic Director. Sarah succeeds Eric Coates, who announced he was leaving the company in May after nine years as Artistic Director.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021
Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) and its Board of Directors are excited to announce that Sarah Kitz will take on the role of Interim Artistic Director. Sarah succeeds Eric Coates, who announced he was leaving the company in May after nine years as Artistic Director.
Great Canadian Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021
In March 2020, Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) opened the Canadian premiere of Sean Devine's Daisy, only to close it the very next day due to the pandemic. This December, the play will triumphantly return to the stage as the first show of GCTC's much anticipated 2021-22 season, and marks the theatre's return to in-person theatre after a 20-month hiatus.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021
In March 2020, Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) opened the Canadian premiere of Sean Devine's Daisy, only to close it the very next day due to the pandemic. This December, the play will triumphantly return to the stage as the first show of GCTC's much anticipated 2021-22 season, and marks the theatre's return to in-person theatre after a 20-month hiatus.
Ottawa Short Film Series Negotiations With Existence Ponders The Big Questions In Life's Small Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2021
Negotiations with Existence is a series of thirty-minute video episodes, incorporating short film production, lyrical music, and short story narrations which ponder the big questions in the small stories of life.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2021
Negotiations with Existence is a series of thirty-minute video episodes, incorporating short film production, lyrical music, and short story narrations which ponder the big questions in the small stories of life.
GCTC Artistic Director Eric Coates Steps Aside
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021
Sharon Peake, Chair of the GCTC Board of Directors, announced today that artistic director, Eric Coates, is stepping aside after nine seasons with the company. He will leave the position at the end of May, 2021.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021
Sharon Peake, Chair of the GCTC Board of Directors, announced today that artistic director, Eric Coates, is stepping aside after nine seasons with the company. He will leave the position at the end of May, 2021.
GCTC Unveils Spring 2021 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2021
Between now and the end of April, GCTC takes to the digital world with a flurry of online activity including concerts, plays, and hybrid mash-ups of both.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2021
Between now and the end of April, GCTC takes to the digital world with a flurry of online activity including concerts, plays, and hybrid mash-ups of both.
Haviah Mighty Live Stream Kicks Off Origin Arts + GCTC Partnership On Origin Kitchen Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2021
The Origin Arts and Community Centre and the Great Canadian Theatre Company are announcing their partnership on Origin Kitchen Concerts.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2021
The Origin Arts and Community Centre and the Great Canadian Theatre Company are announcing their partnership on Origin Kitchen Concerts.
VIDEO: Great Canadian Theatre Company Hosts Interview With the Leaders of The Origin Arts & Community Centre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2021
On February 19, the Great Canadian Theatre Company hosted a livestreamed interview with the team behind The Origin Arts & Community Centre, one of Ottawa's most exciting cultural centres.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2021
On February 19, the Great Canadian Theatre Company hosted a livestreamed interview with the team behind The Origin Arts & Community Centre, one of Ottawa's most exciting cultural centres.
DAISY Comes to Great Canadian Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020
Daisy tells the true story of the first modern political attack ad: the a?oeDaisya?? ad commissioned by the White House to help Lyndon Johnson win the 1964 presidential race against Barry Goldwater. The firm they chose was Madison Avenue's Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB), who created an ad that swept through the public consciousness like an atomic shockwave.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020
Daisy tells the true story of the first modern political attack ad: the a?oeDaisya?? ad commissioned by the White House to help Lyndon Johnson win the 1964 presidential race against Barry Goldwater. The firm they chose was Madison Avenue's Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB), who created an ad that swept through the public consciousness like an atomic shockwave.
DanceWorks Presents Propeller's FLESH & SPOKES AND SPASTICUS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2020
DANCEWORKS presents PROPELLER DANCE's double bill of FLESH & SPOKES and SPASTICUS. This production is presented by Ottawa-based disability arts/integrated dance company PROPELLER DANCE and was created and choreographed by Renata Soutter and Liz Winkelaar. These two pieces encourage us to challenge perceived notions, open our hearts and celebrate diverse bodies and minds. Premiering at Fleck Dance Theatre (Harbourfront Centre), March 13 - 14, 2020.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2020
DANCEWORKS presents PROPELLER DANCE's double bill of FLESH & SPOKES and SPASTICUS. This production is presented by Ottawa-based disability arts/integrated dance company PROPELLER DANCE and was created and choreographed by Renata Soutter and Liz Winkelaar. These two pieces encourage us to challenge perceived notions, open our hearts and celebrate diverse bodies and minds. Premiering at Fleck Dance Theatre (Harbourfront Centre), March 13 - 14, 2020.
NAC Indigenous Theatre and GCTC Managing Directors To Take Part in Intercultural Exchange
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2020
Lori Marchand (Syilx First Nation) and Hugh Neilson, respectively the NAC Indigenous Theatre and GCTC Managing Directors, will engage in an inter-organizational and intercultural exchange in the spirit of their joint production at 6:45pm on January 22 at GCTC.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2020
Lori Marchand (Syilx First Nation) and Hugh Neilson, respectively the NAC Indigenous Theatre and GCTC Managing Directors, will engage in an inter-organizational and intercultural exchange in the spirit of their joint production at 6:45pm on January 22 at GCTC.
Drew Hayden Taylor's COTTAGERS AND INDIANS Examines Microcosm Of Canadian Cultural Debate
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
An Indigenous farmer begins planting wild rice along ancestral lakeshore, causing ripples throughout the local cottager's association in Drew Hayden Taylor's Cottagers and Indians, on at GCTC November 26 - December 15.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
An Indigenous farmer begins planting wild rice along ancestral lakeshore, causing ripples throughout the local cottager's association in Drew Hayden Taylor's Cottagers and Indians, on at GCTC November 26 - December 15.
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