Reflecting on an incredible week at the Banff Playwrights Lab, the thing I am most struck by is the deep generosity of the many artists and theatre-makers I had the pleasure to meet and learn from while I was there. Playwriting is often a very solitary experience, especially early on in the writing process, and […]

Some evenings come and go… and some leave a lasting impression. On May 5, as guests stepped into the Monument-National, it already felt like something special was about to happen. There was excitement in the air: teams putting the final touches in place, alumni returning “home,” students taking in the moment… and the strong feeling […]

Two weeks ago, in the grand hall of the Monument-National — the very stage where so many of them first learned to truly inhabit a space — the graduating students of the National Theatre School of Canada received their diplomas, surrounded by loved ones, teachers, and the entire community that walked alongside them throughout their […]

At the National Theatre School of Canada, we have always believed that our name is a promise. Being a “National” school means more than just welcoming students to our campuses in Montréal; it means actively engaging with the artistic heartbeat of the entire country. This belief is what fuels the English Section’s annual Audition Tour, […]

In 2026, the NTS continues its commitment to the development and promotion of francophone artists across the country with the second edition of its French Section’s pan-Canadian tour. For the second consecutive year, this initiative aims to build lasting connections with francophone communities outside Quebec, allowing the School to go directly into the field to […]

It is with immense pride that we learned that the photographic series from our 65th anniversary campaign has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence in Photography by Communication Arts magazine. Recognized worldwide as one of the highest standards of quality in design and visual communication, this award highlights the creative strength and aesthetic impact […]