Ottawa's Most Innovative Variety Show
Cabaret Nova
Dedicated to New Performers, New Ideas and New Acts, Cabaret Nova serves as both as the test bed where we incubate ideas, test formats and give Performers their first chance to step on stage. Cabaret Nova is a fusion of The Iron Cabaret and Le Boudoir Burlesque.
Double Vision
CABARET NOVA PRESENTS: Double Vision
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Experience the first-of-its-kind theatrical showdown in Ottawa.
Step into a "living laboratory" of performance where the rules are rewritten and the spotlight is split. At Cabaret Nova, we don’t just put on a show; we give you the power to choose your perspective. Featuring a mix of seasoned veterans testing death-defying new skills and fresh talent debuting original acts, this is the ultimate test bed for the bold and the breathtaking.
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One Room. Two Stages. Your Choice.
For the first time ever in the capital, we are introducing Dueling Stages. Throughout the night, the action shifts, forcing you to decide how you want to witness the magic:
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The Intimate Stage: Get close—closer than ever before. This stage is designed for raw connection, subtle artistry, and the magnetic energy of performers working just inches away from your seat.
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The Grand Stage: Look up and brace yourself. This is the home of high-flying tricks, flashy spectacle, and the kind of "big room" energy that demands your full attention.
Expect the Unexpected
Cabaret Nova is a celebration of the new and the original. Every act is a premiere; every movement is a risk. We can guarantee many things—shock, awe, and inspiration—but we can guarantee one thing for certain: You won’t be bored.
Schedule:
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5:00 pm - Market Opens
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6:30 PM – Doors open
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7:30 PM – Show begins
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8:30 PM – Intermission
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10:00 PM – Show ends
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11:30 PM – Wrap-up
Mission
The goal of Cabaret Nova is to provide Ottawa Performers with a unique platform to expand their horizons. Cabaret Nova has the following Values.
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Give new performers a chance to break the ice and perform onstage for the first time.
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Give Veteran Performers a safe space to try a new skill that they are hoping to polish and take to the stage.
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Test new show concepts to see how they will work and sand out the rough edges.
Vision
At a Cabaret Nova event you are going to see all kinds of performers and experimental concepts. Get ready to laugh, have a good time and be thrilled as performers either nail their visions or give it their best try.
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Cabaret Nova isn't about perfection. It is about experimentation, joy and creativity. Come see a show!
Meet the Team
Cabaret Nova is a fusion of two organizations, Le Boudoir Burlesque and The Iron Cabaret. There are 3 people that make Cabaret Nova shows possible. 2 public figures and a third silent partner.
