Aitor Arrieta Coca

Cavalier Prince

Aitor Arrieta Coca born in Oiartzun, Spain (Basque Country). He trained in Mariemma Royal Conservatory of Professional Dance in Madrid and joined as a corp de ballet in CND (Spain) in 2013 In 2016 he joined English National Ballet as a Junior Soloist in 2016. He got promoted to Soloist in 2017, to First Soloist in 2019, to Principal in 2022 and to lead Principal in 2023. He was one of the joint winners of Emerging Dancer 2017.

Roles and repertoire include John de Bryan in Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda; Albrecht in Akram Khan’s Giselle and Mary Skeaping’s Giselle; Nephew/Prince and Nutcracker in Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker; Siegfried in Derek Deane’s Swan Lake; Des Grieux in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon; Prince Désiré in Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty; the Peasant pas de deux in Mary Skeaping’s Giselle; Paris in Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet; the title role in Akram Khan’s Creature; Don José in Johan Inger’s Carmen; one of the Four Fates and Prince Guillaume in Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella; George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations; David Dawson’s Four Last Songs; William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman (Quintet).

Created roles include Sugar Plum Cavalier in Watkin and Smith’s Nutcracker and Forsythe’s Playlist (Track 1, 2).

At his previous company, also danced leading roles in Delibes Suite; Raymonda Variations and Don Quixote by José Martínez, and in other works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Ohad Naharin and Tony Fabre.

He received the Professional Dancers’ Association of Gipuzkoa Discover Award in 2015, Gold medal at the International Dance Contest of Biarritz and 1st place Championship of Euskadi Aurresku in 2011.

Adonis Daukaev Drosselmeyer
Emma Hawes Sugar Plum Fairy

Right from the curtain rising through the following two hours of the outstanding production, surprise and delight followed one after another.

Vancouver Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

When do tickets go on sale for The Nutcracker?

Tickets usually go on sale in the late Summer each year for the following December. You can check the homepage of this website to check if they are currently on sale.

Are there discounted tickets for large groups?

Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more, please contact us via Nutcracker@GohBallet.com for details.

What is the policy on late seating?

Show policy is latecomers will not be seated until Intermission. Exceptions will be considered in cases of inclement weather, parking issues and/or box office delays. Please try your best to be on time.

Can a small child sit on my lap during the performance?

For fire and building safety reasons the theatre does not allow children in laps, all attendees must have a purchased ticket, including babies. We recommend the show for children 3 years old and up, babies in laps are not permitted.

I am bringing a child to the ballet and I am afraid that they will have trouble seeing over people’s heads. Is there anything that I can do?

Yes – Booster cushions are available at the theatre for free to help children view the ballet without obstruction, available at Coat Check.

What should I wear?

Although there is no dress code, it is recommended that you dress out of respect for the dancers. Most patrons wear “business attire” (men: coat and tie, women: dresses or dress pants) or “dressy casual”.

Does the theatre have an elevator?

Yes — the theatre has an elevator and ushers are happy to assist you in finding your section and seats.

Is accessible seating available?

Accessible seating is available, for more detailed venue information, please visit Vancouver Civic Theatres – Queen Elizabeth Theatre for more information.