Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi, who said he never imagined the day when heavy metal and ballet would meet, stated that his collaboration with the Birmingham Royal Ballet means “everything” to him.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet, which premiered last year and played to sold-out audiences, will return to the stage from September 18th and begin a UK, Europe and USA tour. The show drew many metal fans to the ballet hall for the first time. Iommi said, “I was skeptical at first, but now I can see the vision. I wish Ozzy Osbourne could see it too.” Carlos Acosta, the artistic director of the show, said that heavy metal was banned while he was growing up in Cuba, but he became acquainted with the music after coming to England. “This project is both bold and crazy, and a work that celebrates Birmingham’s cultural heritage,” he added.The Black Sabbath Ballet will meet audiences with a special homecoming performance at Birmingham Hippodrome from September 18–27.
