Intérprete: Céline Gittens

The choreography, music and performance made this an impressive event, but Iommi’s cameo was an emphatic cherry on the top that sent the crowd home with an enthusiastic spring in their step.

The Royal Albert Hall turns out to be a wonderful venue for Birmingham Royal Ballet's transporting Nutcracker.

Carlos Acosta proves that he is still one of the world's greatest dancers, performing to packed houses and adoring audiences.