Ottawa 
Events Description
Emerging in the 1970s from disenfranchised Black communities in the Bronx, hip hop has deeply influenced Canadian culture for over four decades. The five elements of deejaying, emceeing, graffiti, breaking and knowledge characterize hip hop not only as a musical genre but a lifestyle and culture – a highly performative art form boasting a rich history of international events which pay homage to hip hop’s inherently theatrical foundation. Inspired by this reality, the NAC Hip Hop Theatre Festival invites you to join us as we celebrate the power found at this intersection.
The eleven-day festival will revolve around the text-based essence of hip hop, opening with a free monumental Hip Hop Cypher. Subsequent performances will encompass battle rap, spoken word, staged readings, panels, concerts, and virtual events, all aimed at broadening our perspective on how we view and experience theatre at its core.
NAC English Theatre is excited to join in the tradition of Hip Hop Theatre festivals being presented around the globe. We hope our unique NAC take on this tradition helps audiences cultivate a deeper respect and admiration for hip hop as a distinct and vibrant theatrical form.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free & Ticketed Events
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
January 31 – February 10, 2024 – Schedule
Venue:
NAC, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa Canada
Public Transit Accessible
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