Northern Arts & Cultural Centre

The Nutcracker
2023-12-01 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
Bella Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker, a magical holiday tradition for the whole family!

It’s Christmas Eve at the Silberhaus residence, and excitement runs high as last minute preparations are made. Guests begin to arrive to celebrate the holiday with Clara and her family. Arriving late in the midst of the celebration is Drosselmeyer, Clara’s mysterious uncle. He entertains everyone with magic tricks and mechanical dolls. Drosselmeyer then presents Clara with a wooden nutcracker soldier. Her sisters feel slighted and become jealous. They try to take the nutcracker from Clara and in the struggle, the nutcracker is broken.

Clara is devastated, but Drosselmeyer mends the nutcracker. As the children grow weary the guests depart, and Drosselmeyer disappears as mysteriously as he had arrived. Clara carefully places her beloved nutcracker under the Christmas tree before the family retires to bed. That night, Clara tiptoes back to the Christmas tree and falls asleep next to the wooden Nutcrackerdoll. Once the clock strikes midnight, the magic begins!

Join Bella Dance Academy this holiday season and experience the magic of this timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker.

Trio Mediaeval in Inuvik
2023-11-27 19:30 | Igloo Church / Our lady of Victory Parish, Inuvik, NT, Canada
GRAMMY-NOMINATED GUESTS FROM NORWAY

ANNA MARIA FRIMAN / LINN ANDREA FUGLSETH / JORUNN LOVISE HUSAN

The crystalline voices of Trio Mediaeval have captivated audiences since the group was founded in Oslo in 1997. The Grammy-nominated trio’s core repertoire features sacred monophonic and polyphonic medieval music from England, Italyand France; contemporary works written for the ensemble; and traditional Norwegian, Swedish and Icelandic ballads and songs. The group’s fruitfulrelationship with the legendary ECM Records, collaborative spirit, and busy touring schedule has earned them worldwide renown. Trio Mediaeval’s first of eight albums on ECM Records, Words of the Angel, landed on Billboard’s Top 10 and was a Stereophile “Recording of the Month.” Further releases on ECM followed in 2004 with Soir, dit-elle and in 2005 with Stella Maris. The first three recordings,produced by John Potter, consisted of medieval and contemporary works. In 2007, the trio teamed with the Norwegian percussionist Birger Mistereggen on a recording of Norwegian ballads and songs entitled Folk Songs, produced by Manfred Eicher. Folk Songs was nominated for the Norwegian Spellemannprisen and for a Grammy Award for “Best Chamber Music Performance.” A Worcester Ladymass (2011) was also on Billboard’s Top 10 list, and was selected by the German Record Critic’s Award as one of the best new releases in the “Early Music” category. The trio’s Aquilonis was named a “Top Music Recording of 2014” bythe New York Times. In 2017, Trio Mediaeval and jazz trumpeter Arve Henriksen released Rímur — medieval and folk music from Iceland, Sweden and Norway. In 2020 Trio Mediaeval produced the album Solacium on the Norwegian label 2L, with Grammy-winning Morten Lindberg as producer/engineer. In 2023, 2L releases Trio Mediaeval’s latest recording, An Old Hall Ladymass. Since 2006, the trio has embarked on a number of collaborative projects with Norwegian jazz/improvisational musicians. These collaborations have led to concerts and radio broadcasts at the Bergen Festival (where the trio was Artist-in-Residence in 2007), Molde Jazz Festival, Wigmore Hall, West Cork Music Festival, as well as performances in Norway, Holland, Italy and Germany.

“Singing doesn’t get more unnervingly beautiful,” wrote Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle, who declared their San Francisco debut “among the musical highlights of the year.” He added, “To hear the group’s note-perfectcounterpoint – as pristine and inviting as clean, white linens – is to be astonished at what the human voice is capable of.

“The three women of the Norwegian Trio Mediaeval can look backproudly over 20 years of uncovering the often mysterious andmystical music written centuries before the cantatas of Bach or themasses of Palestrina.” “Rating: 5/5”
William Dart, New Zealand Herald

NACC Presents: Trio Mediaeval
2023-11-25 19:30 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
GRAMMY-NOMINATED GUESTS FROM NORWAY

ANNA MARIA FRIMAN / LINN ANDREA FUGLSETH / JORUNN LOVISE HUSAN

The crystalline voices of Trio Mediaeval have captivated audiences since the group was founded in Oslo in 1997. The Grammy-nominated trio’s core repertoire features sacred monophonic and polyphonic medieval music from England, Italy and France; contemporary works written for the ensemble; and traditional Norwegian, Swedish and Icelandic ballads and songs. The group’s fruitful relationship with the legendary ECM Records, collaborative spirit, and busy touring schedule has earned them worldwide renown.

Trio Mediaeval’s first of eight albums on ECM Records, Words of the Angel, landed on Billboard’s Top 10 and was a Stereophile “Recording of the Month.” Further releases on ECM followed in 2004 with Soir, dit-elle and in 2005 with Stella Maris. The first three recordings, produced by John Potter, consisted of medieval and contemporary works. In 2007, the trio teamed with the Norwegian percussionist Birger Mistereggen on a recording of Norwegian ballads and songs entitled Folk Songs, produced by Manfred Eicher. Folk Songs was nominated for the Norwegian Spellemannprisen and for a Grammy Award for “Best Chamber Music Performance.” A Worcester Ladymass (2011) was also on Billboard’s Top 10 list, and was selected by the German Record Critic’s Award as one of the best new releases in the “Early Music” category. The trio’s Aquilonis was named a “Top Music Recording of 2014” by the New York Times. In 2017, Trio Mediaeval and jazz trumpeter Arve Henriksen released Rímur — medieval and folk music from Iceland, Sweden and Norway. In 2020 Trio Mediaeval produced the album Solacium on the Norwegian label 2L, with Grammy-winning Morten Lindberg as producer/engineer. In 2023, 2L releases Trio Mediaeval’s latest recording, An Old Hall Ladymass.

Since 2006, the trio has embarked on a number of collaborative projects with Norwegian jazz/improvisational musicians. These collaborations have led to concerts and radio broadcasts at the Bergen Festival (where the trio was Artist-in-Residence in 2007), Molde Jazz Festival, Wigmore Hall, West Cork Music Festival, as well as performances in Norway, Holland, Italy and Germany.

“Singing doesn’t get more unnervingly beautiful,” wrote Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle, who declared their San Francisco debut “among the musical highlights of the year.” He added, “To hear the group’s note-perfectcounterpoint – as pristine and inviting as clean, white linens – is to be astonished at what the human voice is capable of.

“The three women of the Norwegian Trio Mediaeval can look backproudly over 20 years of uncovering the often mysterious andmystical music written centuries before the cantatas of Bach or themasses of Palestrina.” “Rating: 5/5”
William Dart, New Zealand Herald

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Our Favorite Things
2023-11-22 19:30 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
An evening of musical delights featuring the Concert Band & Choir, Instrumental & General Music Classes.

Hans Off My Fairytales
2023-11-18 16:30 - 23:00 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
Parcel of Rogues presents Hans Off My Fairytales, a play by Kira Hall.

Hans Christian Anderson and the Red Shoes Players are delighted to perform for you… but there’s been a slight change in plans. It will certainly make things more … exciting!

Family Friendly Show @ 4:30pm

Naughty Show @ 6:30pm

Naughty Show @ 9:00pm

Hans Off My Fairytales
2023-11-17 18:30 - 23:00, 2023-11-16 18:30 - 23:00 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
Parcel of Rogues presents Hans Off My Fairytales, a play by Kira Hall.

Hans Christian Anderson and the Red Shoes Players are delighted to perform for you… but there’s been a slight change in plans. It will certainly make things more … exciting!

Family Friendly Show @ 6:30pm

Naughty Show @ 9:00pm

The 2023 Children’s Theatre Festival
2023-11-03 19:00, 2023-11-02 19:00 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
Sir John Franklin High School Drama Department proudly presents… The 2023 Children’s Theatre Festival

Hop aboard the twisted Fairytale train as the students from Sir John take you on an exhilarating ride through stories of Snow White, Cinderella, and the Big Bad Wolf. Was it seven dwarfs or six horse jockeys? Did Cinderella really marry the Prince? And what about that Big Bad Wolf? Was he really that big and bad or did he get the short end of the straw? Stick? Brick?

From Stinky Cheese to Canadian Cops, this show has it all. And the legendary Paul Bunyan even stops by to make an appearance. Whacky entertainment for the whole family. You won’t want to miss out.

Pawakan Macbeth in Ft. Smith
2023-10-26 19:30 | Salt River First Nation Business & Conference Centre, Ft. Smith, NT, Canada
In partnership with

A CREE TAKEOVER | BY RENELTTA ARLUKINSPIRED BY THE YOUTH OF FROG LAKE FIRST NATION

CO-PRODUCTION WITH AKPIK THEATRE

The groundbreaking Pawâkan Macbeth is Indigenous playwright, Reneltta Arluk’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest play into Cree history, legend and cosmology. Set in Plains Cree territory in the 1870s, before the establishment of First Nations reserves, Pawâkan Macbeth takes place in a time when First Nations warred with each other and the Canadian Government over territory, food supplyand trade. Harsh environments brought immense fear, starvation, and uncertainty together to awaken the darkest of Cree spirits, the Wihtiko – an evil being with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. Inspired from stories shared by Indigenous Elders in Frog Lake First Nation following protocol, Arluk has created a new,visceral experience of Macbeth; a convergence of Shakespeare’s language, modern English, and Cree. As historical wars are waged with the Cree and Nakodaagainst the Blackfoot, Macikosisân (Macbeth), a great Okihcitâw (warrior), becomes consumed by the cannibal spirit Wihtiko. He plots with KâwanihotIskwew (Lady Macbeth), to kill their Chief, Okimâw Wîpâstim (Duncan). Pawâkan Macbeth is a terrifying journey through love, greed, honor and betrayal, withtrickster beings that lie like truth.

FEATURING:Mallory AmiraultJD MontgrandLisa NassonMitch SaddlebackSpencer Streichertčačumḥi – aaron wells

Director & Playwright: Reneltta ArlukAssistant Director: Barry BilinskyPlains Cree Language Consultant & Translator: Darlene AugerPlains Cree Consultant: Jhaik Windy HairCostume Designer: Logan Martin- ArcandSet Designer: Cimmeron MeyerLighting Designer: Brad TrenamanSound Designer: Carmen BradenFight Director: Nathan LoitzTour Technical Director: Cody Clyburn

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH,
Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Allyson Pratt as Kâwanihot Iskwew

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH, Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Joel Montgrand

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Recommended age 14+

Pawakan Macbeth in Hay River
2023-10-24 19:30 | The Hay River Recreation Centre, Hay River, NT, Canada
In partnership with

A CREE TAKEOVER | BY RENELTTA ARLUKINSPIRED BY THE YOUTH OF FROG LAKE FIRST NATION

CO-PRODUCTION WITH AKPIK THEATRE

The groundbreaking Pawâkan Macbeth is Indigenous playwright, Reneltta Arluk’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest play into Cree history, legend and cosmology. Set in Plains Cree territory in the 1870s, before the establishment of First Nations reserves, Pawâkan Macbeth takes place in a time when First Nations warred with each other and the Canadian Government over territory, food supplyand trade. Harsh environments brought immense fear, starvation, and uncertainty together to awaken the darkest of Cree spirits, the Wihtiko – an evil being with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. Inspired from stories shared by Indigenous Elders in Frog Lake First Nation following protocol, Arluk has created a new,visceral experience of Macbeth; a convergence of Shakespeare’s language, modern English, and Cree. As historical wars are waged with the Cree and Nakodaagainst the Blackfoot, Macikosisân (Macbeth), a great Okihcitâw (warrior), becomes consumed by the cannibal spirit Wihtiko. He plots with KâwanihotIskwew (Lady Macbeth), to kill their Chief, Okimâw Wîpâstim (Duncan). Pawâkan Macbeth is a terrifying journey through love, greed, honor and betrayal, withtrickster beings that lie like truth.

FEATURING:Mallory AmiraultJD MontgrandLisa NassonMitch SaddlebackSpencer Streichertčačumḥi – aaron wells

Director & Playwright: Reneltta ArlukAssistant Director: Barry BilinskyPlains Cree Language Consultant & Translator: Darlene AugerPlains Cree Consultant: Jhaik Windy HairCostume Designer: Logan Martin- ArcandSet Designer: Cimmeron MeyerLighting Designer: Brad TrenamanSound Designer: Carmen BradenFight Director: Nathan LoitzTour Technical Director: Cody Clyburn

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH,
Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Allyson Pratt as Kâwanihot Iskwew

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH, Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Joel Montgrand

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

*Recommended ages 14+

Pawakan Macbeth in Ft. Simpson
2023-10-22 19:30 | Liidlii Kue Elementary School, Ft. Simpson, NT, Canada
In partnership with

A CREE TAKEOVER | BY RENELTTA ARLUKINSPIRED BY THE YOUTH OF FROG LAKE FIRST NATION

CO-PRODUCTION WITH AKPIK THEATRE

The groundbreaking Pawâkan Macbeth is Indigenous playwright, Reneltta Arluk’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest play into Cree history, legend and cosmology. Set in Plains Cree territory in the 1870s, before the establishment of First Nations reserves, Pawâkan Macbeth takes place in a time when First Nations warred with each other and the Canadian Government over territory, food supplyand trade. Harsh environments brought immense fear, starvation, and uncertainty together to awaken the darkest of Cree spirits, the Wihtiko – an evil being with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. Inspired from stories shared by Indigenous Elders in Frog Lake First Nation following protocol, Arluk has created a new, visceral experience of Macbeth; a convergence of Shakespeare’s language, modern English, and Cree. As historical wars are waged with the Cree and Nakodaagainst the Blackfoot, Macikosisân (Macbeth), a great Okihcitâw (warrior), becomes consumed by the cannibal spirit Wihtiko. He plots with KâwanihotIskwew (Lady Macbeth), to kill their Chief, Okimâw Wîpâstim (Duncan). Pawâkan Macbeth is a terrifying journey through love, greed, honor and betrayal, withtrickster beings that lie like truth.

FEATURING:Mallory AmiraultJD MontgrandLisa NassonMitch SaddlebackSpencer Streichertčačumḥi – aaron wells

Director & Playwright: Reneltta ArlukAssistant Director: Barry BilinskyPlains Cree Language Consultant & Translator: Darlene AugerPlains Cree Consultant: Jhaik Windy HairCostume Designer: Logan Martin- ArcandSet Designer: Cimmeron MeyerLighting Designer: Brad TrenamanSound Designer: Carmen BradenFight Director: Nathan LoitzTour Technical Director: Cody Clyburn

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH,
Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Allyson Pratt as Kâwanihot Iskwew

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH, Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Joel Montgrand

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

NACC Presents: Pawakan Macbeth
2023-10-19 19:30, 2023-10-18 19:30 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
In partnership with

A CREE TAKEOVER | BY RENELTTA ARLUKINSPIRED BY THE YOUTH OF FROG LAKE FIRST NATION

CO-PRODUCTION WITH AKPIK THEATRE

The groundbreaking Pawâkan Macbeth is Indigenous playwright, Reneltta Arluk’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest play into Cree history, legend and cosmology. Set in Plains Cree territory in the 1870s, before the establishment of First Nations reserves, Pawâkan Macbeth takes place in a time when First Nations warred with each other and the Canadian Government over territory, food supplyand trade. Harsh environments brought immense fear, starvation, and uncertainty together to awaken the darkest of Cree spirits, the Wihtiko – an evil being with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. Inspired from stories shared by Indigenous Elders in Frog Lake First Nation following protocol, Arluk has created a new,visceral experience of Macbeth; a convergence of Shakespeare’s language, modern English, and Cree. As historical wars are waged with the Cree and Nakodaagainst the Blackfoot, Macikosisân (Macbeth), a great Okihcitâw (warrior), becomes consumed by the cannibal spirit Wihtiko. He plots with KâwanihotIskwew (Lady Macbeth), to kill their Chief, Okimâw Wîpâstim (Duncan). Pawâkan Macbeth is a terrifying journey through love, greed, honour and betrayal, withtrickster beings that lie like truth.

FEATURING:Mallory AmiraultJD MontgrandLisa NassonMitch SaddlebackSpencer Streichertčačumḥi – aaron wells

Director & Playwright: Reneltta ArlukAssistant Director: Barry BilinskyPlains Cree Language Consultant & Translator: Darlene AugerPlains Cree Consultant: Jhaik Windy HairCostume Designer: Logan Martin- ArcandSet Designer: Cimmeron MeyerLighting Designer: Brad TrenamanSound Designer: Carmen BradenFight Director: Nathan LoitzTour Technical Director: Cody Clyburn

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH,
Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Allyson Pratt as Kâwanihot Iskwew

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH, Aaron Wells as Macikosisân and Joel Montgrand

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

Akpik Theatre – PAWÂKAN MACBETH

NACC Presents: Piqsiq
2023-10-13 19:30 | Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC), 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
(PRONOUNCED “PILK-SILK”)

With a style perpetually galvanized by darkness and haunting northern beauty, sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay come together to create an Inuit-style throat singing duo, PIQSIQ. Performing ancient traditional songs and eerie new compositions, they leave their listeners enthralled with the infinity of possible answers to the question “What is the meaning of life?”

With roots in Nunavut’s Kitikmeot and Kivalliq, the sisters grew up in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Their love of katajjaq, Inuit throat singing, began in childhood and has bonded them throughout their lives. After years of forging this hard-won skill, they developed their own form blended with their love of haunting melodies and otherworldly sounds.

As PIQSIQ, they perform improvisational looping live, creating a dynamic audience experience that changes with every show. PIQSIQ incorporates their dark and ethereal style into their recordings and have produced four studio albums to date. Inuksuk and Tiffany continue to blend magic with sound to further develop their entrancing style for both national and international audiences.

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“Kayley Inuksuk Mackay and Tiffany Kuliktana Ayalik are Inuit style throat singers performing ancient traditional songs and eerie new compositions.”

NACC Presents: XR CONNECTION
2023-10-13 18:30 - 19:15 | NACC Lobby, 4701 52nd Ave, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N7, Canada
NACC’S PERFORMANCE/MOTIONCAPTURE WORKSHOP SERIES

Multiple pre-showings before scheduled programming:

October 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

October 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

October 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

February 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

February 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

March 1 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

March 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

April 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

May 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

May 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

VIRTUAL REALITY STATION | TWO SHORT FILMS | NACC LOBBY

A thrilling, engaging, educational, and intergenerational outreach program in Dettah and Ndilo ̨, Northwest Territories

The XR Connection: NACC’s Performance/Motion Capture Workshop Series was an initiative in partnership with Dechı ̨ta Nàowo that engaged youth from Dettah and Ndilo ̨ through storytelling, virtual reality, and animation. The workshopsallowed participants to develop a story, characters, and scripts, which wereturned into two immersive storytelling experiences: Sedeè & Dechı ̨ta, Zo ̨o ̨ & No ̨di

The workshops were structured in a way that:

The Elders presented stories and advised the Youths about what it was like in the time that the Youths’ stories were set.

The Youths developed their own story and scripts. They then performed the actionsof the 3D characters in the story using Motion Capture (MOCAP) Suits.

The Adults then developed the environment and character 3D models in each story.

Professional artists were involved along the way to ensure the quality and completionof the projects. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of the leading professional resources involved in this project: Davis Heslep, Shaun Anderson, Andy Rudolph, and Laurie-Ann Lines. NACC would also like to send a big Thank You to all of the students, elders, and drummers involved in making this happen. We are happy this initiative allowed local youth to engage in indigenous storytelling, VR animation and design, playing live, and sound design.
