On sale to Friends of Capital Theatres Fri 28 Feb 11am
On general sale Fri 7 Mar 11am
Evenings 7.30pm | Matinee 2.30pm
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes including two intervals
Age: 8+
Please note: Contains bleeped out swearing and references to drug use. Also contains dry ice, smoke, flashing lights and loud music.
Birmingham Royal Ballet's
Black Sabbath - The Ballet
Carlos Acosta is turning up the volume on Birmingham’s musical legacy. Original Heavy Metal heroes, Black Sabbath, provide the soundtrack for Black Sabbath - The Ballet. After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025.
Black Sabbath forged their unique sound in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s home city. In Black Sabbath – The Ballet expect a spectacular theatrical evening featuring thrilling dance alongside full orchestrations of legendary Black Sabbath tracks such as Paranoid and Iron Man, as well as new orchestral works inspired by their music.
In the second of three Birmingham-focussed commissions, Carlos Acosta was drawn to both the band’s work and its musical legacy as the originators of Heavy Metal. This full-evening ballet promises to be a unique undertaking with three composers and three choreographers, led by renowned Choreographer Pontus Lidberg (whose work has been performed by the Swedish Royal Ballet and the Paris Opera Ballet) and Composer Chris Austin (whose work includes orchestrating The White Stripes music for Wayne McGregor’s Chroma) working alongside award-winning writer Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer, The Opera) to create an extraordinary metal symphony over three acts. Black Sabbath themselves have been closely involved in developing this unique collaboration.
Sparks fly in this intriguing new response to Black Sabbath’s music and legacy – the first true heavy metal ballet experience.
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Tickets from £25.00*
Dates
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Thu 30 Oct 7:30 PM
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Fri 31 Oct 7:30 PM
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Sat 1 Nov 2:30 PM
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Sat 1 Nov 7:30 PM
Discounts
Friends 20% off (excl Fri & Sat) Terms and conditions apply
25 & Under £10 tickets available to book online on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Find out more about how to sign up.
Groups (8+) £4 off Stalls and Dress
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com or Groups phone number, 0131 529 6005.
Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat)
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
Schools Groups (10+) £10, 1 teacher free with every 10 students. (excl. Fri & Sat) Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Access Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability. For more information: Access at Capital Theatres
All discounts are subject to availability.
Access
Capital Theatres aims to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
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Audio Description
- Sat 1 Nov, 2.30pm
- Touch Tour: 1pm
- Audio describers: Emma-Jane McHenry
