After a sell-out opening season in 2023 and international tours in 2024 and 2025, Carlos Acosta is turning up the volume on Birmingham’s musical legacy once more when Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns this autumn.
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.
Carlos Acosta was drawn to both the band’s work and its musical legacy as the originators of Heavy Metal. This full-evening ballet is 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 were closely involved in developing this unique collaboration.
Sparks fly in this intriguing response to Black Sabbath’s music and legacy – the first true heavy metal ballet experience. Don’t miss this spectacular, innovative fusion of classical ballet and iconic heavy metal sound – book early to secure your seat!
Price
Tickets from £25
Prices and discounts subject to changeAge guidance
8+
Where?
Main Stage
Performances
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Thu18 Sep2:00pmFrom: £25
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Thu18 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Fri19 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Sat20 Sep2:00pmFrom: £25
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Sat20 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Sun21 Sep1:00pmFrom: £25
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Wed24 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Thu25 Sep2:00pmFrom: £25
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Thu25 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Fri26 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
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Sat27 Sep2:00pmFrom: £25
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Sat27 Sep7:30pmFrom: £25
CONCESSIONS
We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.
FAMILY OFFER
Up to 2 Under 16s HALF PRICE with every full-paying adult. Available on price bands B – E, excluding Sat performances (limited availability).
GROUPS
Wed – Fri performances (price bands B – E)
Groups 8+ save £5
Groups 16+ save £6
Groups 24+ save £7 plus 1 FREE ticket
Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!
CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings
CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 18s, 65+, CLAIMANTS and UNWAGED
£3 off price band B, £4 off Price Band C – E excluding Sat performances (limited availability)
EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (Under 18)
Wed – Thu perfs, Price Bands D – F.
Parties of 10 or more pay £20 per ticket plus 1 ticket FREE for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked.
For school bookings, please call Group Sales on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!
CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES
£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion
CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances
STUDENT, UNWAGED, PASSPORT TO LEISURE AND POSTCODE STANDBY
24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability
CLICK HERE for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non-retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.
We strive to provide access for all
For dates of audio-described performances, please see below. These vary from show to show.
If you would like to book for any accessible performance, please make sure you are signed up to our access registration scheme here. Once registered, you will be able to book seats online, see only relevant seats and information based on your needs – plus choose any relevant discounts. If you would prefer not to book online, you can speak to our friendly access advisors on 0121 689 1060.
- Audio Described: Sat 20 Sep, 2pm
Concessions for patrons with disabilities
£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
Limited availability.
Further information
Information about our access registration scheme here
About our accessible performances here
About our accessible facilities here
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