Emma Hawes

Sugar Plum Fairy

Emma Hawes was born in Delaware, Ohio and danced with the National Ballet of Canada before joining English National Ballet in 2018. She was promoted to Principal in 2022 and Lead Principal 2023.

Ms. Hawes repertoire with the company includes the title roles of Manon and Lescaut’s Mistress in Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s Manon; Odette/Odile in Derek Deane’s Swan Lake; Raymonda in Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda; Giselle in Mary Skeaping’s Giselle; Cinderella in Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella; and the Principal woman in George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations.

Ms.Hawes created roles in Yuri Possokhov’s Senseless Kindness, David Dawson’s Four Last Songs, Akram Khan’s Creature and has danced in works by choreographers including William Forsythe, Justin Peck, Roland Petit, John Neumeier, James Kudelka, Crystal Pite, Johan Inger, Robert Binet and Wayne MacGregor.

She has danced as a guest artist with the National Ballet of Canada, the Royal Danish Ballet, and the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre. In 2012 she represented The National Ballet of Canada in The Tenth International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize and received the Audience Choice Award for Favourite Female Competitor.

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Yinuo Liu Snow Queen & Coffee Pas de Deux

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.