 Jean Herbiet

Jean Herbiet (born December 16, 1930 in Namur, Belgium), moved to Ottawa, Canada in 1958 after completing studies in administration at the Institut Polytechnique and in theatre at the Institut belge du théâtre in Brussels.Between 1971 and 1981, Jean Herbiet held the position of Artistic Director of the French Theatre at the National Arts Centre, where he opened a series of production programs, cultural exchanges and tours that brought shows overseas to and from Europe.