Rupert Christiansen

Uninventive and far too polite: BRB’s Black Sabbath – The Ballet reviewed

Plus: Don Quixote is inane drivel but the Royal Ballet's current revival moved me to gasps of pleasure

Riku Ito and Miki Mizutani in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath. Photo Johan Persson
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  • Black Sabbath – The Ballet

    Theatre Royal Plymouth, and touring until 21 October

  • Don Quixote

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 17 November

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