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BRB Dancer Sofia Liñares is standing in the centre of the image, against a deep red background on which her shadow can be seen. Sofia Liñares is a dancer with long dark hair and is wearing a black sleeveless top, with black tutu, and pale pink pointe shoes. Sofia is standing with her left foot on pointe, her right leg is slightly bent at the knee, the top of her foot is resting on the ground. Sofia’s head is mid-motion, facing towards the ground, her hair is flying forwards with the strands of hair in an arch around her head. Sofia is holding a red and black electric guitar which is secured over her shoulder using a strap decorated with red roses and green leaves. Sofia’s right arm is facing the left as if she had just strummed the guitar, her left is holding the fret board in a chord. Image copyright Perou.

Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns to UK theatres

After its successful world premiere in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for another UK tour in 2025. Become a BRB Supporter for priority booking.

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The Maiden of Venice

Carlos Acosta reimagines 19th-century classic La Bayadère for performances in 2026.

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See The Nutcracker this Christmas

Best prices are available when booking early. Get your tickets for Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker at Birmingham Hippodrome today.

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Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote

Don Quixote returns in 2026, full of thrilling pas de deux and delightful music. Treat yourself and your family for some Spanish sunshine.

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The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance

Whether you have access needs or would simply prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, this performance of The Nutcracker is for you.

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2025-26 Season announcement

Find out all the details of our 2025/26 performances featuring the return of Black Sabbath – The Ballet, Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote, new triple bill 20th-Century Masterpieces and a celebration of Sir Peter Wright.

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Two dancers are on a black stage at Hockley Social Club in front of a black brick wall with the Birmingham Royal Ballet logo in thick, white letters projected onto it. In front, to the left and right of the dancers are audience members seated at tables with red candles on them. The audience members in front of the dancers and to the right are stood in front of the camera, looking at the stage, so, only the backs of their heads are in the image. The audience members to the left have their faces lit by the stage lights and are also looking at the dancers. The two dancers are just off-centre of the image and are playing the role of Odette and Prince Siegfried from Swan Lake. Céline Gittens is playing Odette. Céline has black hair tied in a bun and is wearing a white feathered headband with silver tiara. Céline is wearing a white tutu, sequinned top, white tights and pale pink pointe shoes. Céline’s arms are raised, the left slightly higher than the right, Céline’s eyes are closed, with gaze pointing downwards at Siegfried. Brandon Lawrence is playing Prince Siegfried. Brandon has short black hair and is wearing a black top, decorated with gold embellishments and is also wearing black tights. Brandon is holding Céline around the waist with both arms and is facing the right of the image, gaze affixed at Céline. Above the dancers heads is a rig of blue stage lighting, which is shining down onto the dancers, creating a mystical atmosphere. Behind the dancers but in front of the wall is a music stand, and a dimly lit black baby grand piano. In the background you can see the hints of the industrial setting of Hockley Social Club, such as artificial plants and silver pipes.

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This donation fund has been launched in response to family, friends, colleagues and members of the arts community who have expressed a wish to honour the incredible passion and commitment to BRB of our CEO, Caroline Miller (1971–2024).

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