One of the city's most versatile performance spaces, this state-of-the-art venue hosts full-scale musical revues as well as spectacular solo performances.
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins is a francophone theatre and gathering place near the lively ByWard Market area that presents plays, concerts, festival events and more.
Four French-language theatre companies came together to open La Nouvelle Scène in 1999. Originally presenting only plays, the organization has expanded its mission to also include dance, music, film screenings and visual arts. In 2013, the repurposed original building was torn down, to be replaced by a glittering new complex that opened in late 2016. Today, the four founding and resident companies continue to present a diverse range of francophone productions.
Enjoy a drink before or after your show at the theatre's Le Bistro Marcel Lavallée, with its stage for live music and appealing outdoor terrace. You can also check out works by local artists at the John Ruddy Gallery.
Four French-language theatre companies came together to open La Nouvelle Scène in 1999. Originally presenting only plays, the organization has expanded its mission to also include dance, music, film screenings and visual arts. In 2013, the repurposed original building was torn down, to be replaced by a glittering new complex that opened in late 2016. Today, the four founding and resident companies continue to present a diverse range of francophone productions.
Enjoy a drink before or after your show at the theatre's Le Bistro Marcel Lavallée, with its stage for live music and appealing outdoor terrace. You can also check out works by local artists at the John Ruddy Gallery.
More Details
Address
333 King Edward Avenue Ottawa
Local
Website
Bike Friendly Certified
Free Wi-Fi
Major credit cards accepted
Distance to Shaw Centre (km)
1
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
2
Distance to airport (km)
15
Exhibit Loading Dock Available
Guest Business Centre
Venue Type
Convention and meeting facility
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Venue Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
3
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
3000
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
170
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
200
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