Introducing our 2025 Storyteller in Residence
Peter Chand, one of Europe’s finest storytellers will be with us for three days.
Opportunities for Primary Schools this summer
Join us for an inspiring series of performances and workshops designed for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students. These exciting events offer a blend of live theatre, puppetry, and storytelling, providing an enriching experience for children that explores culture, history, and creativity.
Poppy Project Partnership for VE Day Commemorations
A long weekend of VE Day Commemorations in Ripon will conclude with a powerful and poignant event at Lister House.
RTF and the Ripon Community Poppy Project are joining forces to present Bomb Happy.
We Listened with our Eyes
It was fantastic to welcome Bidi Iredale from Vamos Theatre back to work with us again this week. Last seen as a Crimplene Crusader on the streets of Ripon at …
Brollies in the Bandstand!
Umbrella Project Update Our community art installation is coming together ready for the weekend. Across 3 locations, participants have been busy upcycling umbrellas and putting their own ideas, inspirations and …
Ripon BID’s Support Brings the Festival to Life
We are so grateful that Ripon BID has generously supported this year’s Theatre Festival, sharing our vision of the festival as a cornerstone of our local culture, bringing together the …
Room deal at The Ripon Inn – stay the night!
Our fabulous friends at The Ripon Inn are offering 20% off their best available rate on room bookings during the Ripon Theatre Festival. Located in the centre of Ripon, The …
Volunteers Get Ready with Kettlewell Fuels
We couldn’t be happier to be working with Kettlewell Fuels as one of our sponsors at this year’s festival. Our Volunteers are already hard at work planning and promoting the …
Hoglets’ Wood Owl Soars at Fountains Abbey
The Mill at Fountains Abbey was the perfect setting for the heart-warming story of a little owl learning about life, love and how to fly. With its exposed beams and …