Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet
Opera House
Birmingham Royal Ballet makes a thunderous debut with its thrilling, headbanging hit Black Sabbath – The Ballet. Get ready for sparks to fly in the first true heavy metal ballet experience, honoring Birmingham–born band Black Sabbath.
Jun. 4 - 8, 2025
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Ballet
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Sofia Linares. Photo by Perou
Birmingham Royal Ballet makes a thunderous debut with its thrilling, headbanging hit Black Sabbath – The Ballet. Get ready for sparks to fly in the first true heavy metal ballet experience, honoring Birmingham–born band Black Sabbath—whose founding members included the legendary John “Ozzy” Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terence “Geezer” Butler, and Bill Ward.
Following sold-out performances in its 2023 world premiere and UK tour, Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is taking its spectacular theatrical show on the road. Riveting dance meets full orchestrations of popular Black Sabbath tracks like “Paranoid” and “Iron Man,” plus new orchestral works inspired by the band’s iconic sound. Ballet and heavy metal unite in unexpected ways over three acts, each one with a different focus: the songs, the band, and the fans. The brainchild of BRB Director Carlos Acosta, the show is brought to life by Lead Composer Christopher Austin and three choreographers (one per act), including Lead Choreographer Pontus Lidberg as well as Cassi Abranches and Raúl Reinoso.
Age guidance 10+
Contains archival voiceover that includes bleeped out swearing and conversation around the taking and using of drugs.
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