The raw energy of rock... the strength and grace of ballet! Virginia Arts Festival presents the U.S. premiere of Britain's famed Birmingham Royal Ballet in a spectacularly entertaining new work Black Sabbath - The Ballet! The internationally acclaimed ballet company salutes some of Birmingham's most famous exports - Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath - in this vibrant piece. With eight classic Black Sabbath hits arranged for orchestra and rock band, and a live guitarist onstage with the dancers, a pulsing light show frames the action. Experience rock - and ballet - as you never have before!

Age guidance 10+
Contains archival voiceover that includes bleeped out swearing and conversation around the taking and using of drugs.

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Virginia Arts Festival residency is made possible by a generous gift from Joan Brock.

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