La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins
Ottawa's francophone theatre centre — two studio theatres (173 + 80 seats), a bar/terrace, and interior courtyard. Home to Théâtre du Trillium, Vieille 17, Vox Théâtre, and Catapulte.
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About
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins is Ottawa's dedicated francophone theatre centre on King Edward Avenue. The building houses two studio theatres — the larger at 173 seats, the smaller at 80 — plus a rehearsal studio, a bar/terrace space that holds 200+ for events, and an interior courtyard.
Four Ottawa-based francophone companies produce their seasons here: Théâtre du Trillium, Théâtre de la Vieille 17, Vox Théâtre, and Théâtre Catapulte. Interdisciplinary programming (theatre, music, dance) also brings in companies from across Canada and internationally.
Resident Companies
- Théâtre du Trillium
- Théâtre de la Vieille 17
- Vox Théâtre
- Théâtre Catapulte
What to Know
- Main Studio: 173 seats
- Second Studio: 80 seats
- Bar/Terrace: 200+ event capacity
- Interior Courtyard: Available for events
- Language: Francophone programming (most shows in French)
Visitor Information
- Tickets: Via nouvellescene.com or individual company sites
- Good for: French-speaking audiences, francophone theatre lovers
Getting There
- Address: 333 King Edward Avenue (Sandy Hill / Lowertown)
- Transit: Bus routes along Rideau/King Edward
- Parking: Street parking
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Details
Upcoming Events
HOME(sic)
Thu, Jun 18
$14 + fees
Homecumming
Thu, Jun 18
$14 + fees
Emo Majok: African Aussie
Thu, Jun 18
$14 + fees
9 Lives, 8 Near-misses : life lessons from near-death events
Thu, Jun 18
$14 + fees
Crabs! The Musical
Thu, Jun 18
$14 + fees
Les Aventures d’Humphrey Beauregret – Fossette Boudoir
Thu, Jun 18
See box office
The Persistent Stain
Fri, Jun 19
$14 + fees
I have a dream in Chinese
Fri, Jun 19
$14 + fees
La tragédie du Brise-Glace
Fri, Jun 19
$14 + fees
Un moment ou un autre
Fri, Jun 19
See box office
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