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Black Sabbath - The Ballet is a pioneering production from the Birmingham Royal Ballet that fuses the intensity of heavy metal with the precision of classical ballet. Concept and direction come from acclaimed artist Carlos Acosta, with Pontus Lidberg serving as lead choreographer. Live Black Sabbath music is arranged for orchestra by Christopher Austin, Rockey Sun Keting, and Marko Nyberg, with a guitarist on stage accompanying the dancers. Since its premiere in Birmingham in 2023, the show has garnered praise for blending rock energy with orchestral texture, creating what critics call the first true heavy metal ballet experience.

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This performer page offers a detailed biography, discography highlights related to the concept, and up-to-date information on upcoming tour dates in 2025 across the UK and US, including venue details and how to secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets.

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Stay connected for updates on Black Sabbath - The Ballet’s schedule in 2025, including the US premiere at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA, and performances at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, followed by a UK route through Birmingham Hippodrome, The Lowry, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Sadler’s Wells, and Festival Theatre Edinburgh. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticket access. For the latest news, follow the official Birmingham Royal Ballet channels: BRB Shows and their social media, including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Black Sabbath - The Ballet

  • Concept and production: ballet created by Carlos Acosta (artistic director) with Pontus Lidberg as lead choreographer; live Black Sabbath music arranged for orchestra by Christopher Austin, Rockey Sun Keting, and Marko Nyberg; on-stage guitarist accompanies the dancers. Source: BRB pages and Pontus Lidberg site. ([brb.org.uk](https://www.brb.org.uk/index.php/shows/black-sabbath?utm_source=openai))
  • US premiere 2025: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA (May 30, 2025 7:30pm; May 31, 2025 2:00pm & 7:30pm) and The Kennedy Center Opera House, Washington, DC (June 4-8, 2025 with multiple performances). Source: Wise Music Classical and BRB notices. ([wisemusicclassical.com](https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/news/5095/Black-Sabbath---The-Ballet-goes-to-the-US/))
  • UK/US tour venues in 2025: Birmingham Hippodrome (Sept 18-27, 2025), The Lowry (Salford, Oct 8-11), Theatre Royal Plymouth (Oct 16-18), Sadler’s Wells (London, Oct 22-25), Festival Theatre Edinburgh (Oct 30–Nov 1). Source: BRB official pages and press coverage. ([brb.org.uk](https://www.brb.org.uk/index.php/shows/black-sabbath?utm_source=openai))
  • Origins and reception: premiered in Birmingham in 2023; described as the first true heavy metal ballet experience and praised for blending rock energy with ballet and orchestral texture. Source: BBC Guardian features and Smithsonian coverage. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/apr/27/carlos-acosta-black-sabbath-ballet-birmingham?utm_source=openai))
  • US/UK media coverage: US premiere coverage and tour details picked up by industry outlets (Blabbermouth, Wise Music Classical) and major press (Guardian). ([blabbermouth.net](https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-ballet-to-make-u-s-debut-at-virginia-arts-festival?utm_source=openai))
  • Social presence: Birmingham Royal Ballet pages link to BRB’s social channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) for show updates. BRB pages show social icons on site. ([brb.org.uk](https://www.brb.org.uk/shows/black-sabbath?utm_source=openai))

The records

Black Sabbath - The Ballet Discography

  • 13
    2013 · Vertigo/Republic
  • Forbidden
    1995 · IRS
  • Cross Purposes
    1994 · IRS
  • Dehumanizer
    1992 · IRS/Reprise
  • Tyr
    1990 · IRS
  • Headless Cross
    1989 · IRS
  • The Eternal Idol
    1987 · Vertigo/Warner Bros
  • Seventh Star
    1986 · Vertigo/Warner Bros
  • Born Again
    1983 · Vertigo/Warner Bros
  • Mob Rules
    1981 · Vertigo
  • Heaven and Hell
    1980 · Vertigo
  • Never Say Die!
    1978 · Vertigo/Warner
  • Technical Ecstasy
    1976 · Vertigo/Warner Bros
  • Sabotage
    1975 · Warner
  • Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
    1973 · Warner
  • Vol. 4
    1972 · Vertigo/Warner
  • Master of Reality
    1971 · Vertigo/Warner
  • Paranoid
    1970 · Vertigo/Warner
  • Black Sabbath
    1970 · Vertigo/Warner

The hits

Top Black Sabbath - The Ballet Songs

  • Paranoid
    1970 · US Hot 100 peak 61; UK Singles Chart peak 4
  • Iron Man
    1971 · US Hot 100 peak 52
  • God Is Dead?
    2013 · UK Singles Chart peak 139

Stay connected for updates on Black Sabbath - The Ballet’s schedule in 2025, including the US premiere at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA, and performances at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, followed by a UK route through Birmingham Hippodrome, The Lowry, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Sadler’s Wells, and Festival Theatre Edinburgh. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticket access. For the latest news, follow the official Birmingham Royal Ballet channels: BRB Shows and their social media, including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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