Where is Mrs. Christie?
Specsavers in Ripon have selected a sparkling mystery to sponsor this year. Where is Mrs Christie? promises to be a perfect Sunday afternoon theatrical treat on the final day of …
Spring is on the horizon and we are gearing up for Ripon Theatre Festival 2023. Thanks to the enthusiasm of our audiences last year and the support of so many, we are able to plan for a second fabulous festival.
This is the place to keep up to date with our ambitious plans for drama, puppetry, street theatre, dance, storytelling and more…
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Book Now!Specsavers in Ripon have selected a sparkling mystery to sponsor this year. Where is Mrs Christie? promises to be a perfect Sunday afternoon theatrical treat on the final day of …
The smartest venue in the city is set to host one of our key events this summer. On 8 June, the gardens of The Old Deanery will provide the perfect …
The Old Deanery opens its gates for our Jane Austen Classic Read More »
Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi, You Rang M’Lord) stars in a one-man show about friendship, memories and a couple of remarkable lives. Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, … …
Ripon Theatre Festival is managed by Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 (Registered Charity: Number 514981) with support from Ripon Together.
The Ripon City Festival Trust has a long track record of co-ordinating community events which benefit the people of Ripon, including Ripon By the Sea and the annual Pancake Races.
Ripon Theatre Festival is being run by a small group of volunteers as a sub-committee of the Trust.
The festival welcomes professional performers onto our city streets and venues, but it’s the people of Ripon who will really make the festival fly!
We rely on volunteers for:
Whether you want to check tickets, look after our visiting performers or sing your heart out on a street corner, please do get in touch.
The festival costs over £20,000 to stage. We are very grateful to all those who have supported us in our journey so far, but of course we constantly need to find new sources of funding. As a registered charity, all the funding we raise goes directly towards making the festival happen.
Ways you might like to help us: