La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (LNSGD), also known as the Centre de théâtre francophone d’Ottawa, is home to four resident theatre companies. This performing arts production and dissemination facility’s performance studios can accommodate 173 and 100 spectators respectively. LNSGD also features a rehearsal studio, a courtyard and a patio bar. The latter can accommodate over 200 people for special events.