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Deadline announced for Community Acts to sign up for 2026. We are looking for choirs, dance troupes, theatre groups, musicians and solo performers to join us for our Family Weekend on the 11th and 12th July.

We are excited to be taking part in the Benefact Group’s annual “12 Days of Giving” campaign – a zero-cost opportunity for you to support us!

Hear what audiences, performers, venues and community groups thought about RTF25.

Our hardworking and creative hatmakers finally got to see their gorgeous work on display.

A wonderful experience from Spilt Milk Dance This week we welcomed Split Milk Dance into four care homes in Ripon, and everyone has been having a blast! Bloom was specially …

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Ripon Museums Trust, in collaboration with Ripon Theatre Festival, is thrilled to announce a powerful new immersive theatre experience, Peelers, Poachers and Paupers, set to captivate audiences across the city this summer.

Ripon Theatre Festival is thrilled to welcome a record-breaking number of community performers to this year’s festival weekend, taking place on 5–6 July 2025

RTF 2025 is shaping up to be the most interactive Ripon Theatre Festival yet, with a packed programme designed to get audiences involved and inspired. From dance and drumming to storytelling and circus skills, this year’s festival is inviting every one—of all ages and abilities—to join in the fun.

Peter Chand, one of Europe’s finest storytellers will be with us for three days.

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.