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SUMMARY:Fixing: Launch Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:When Matt was little\, their dad bought a classic car. A 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II. Dad had ideas that he and Matt would do it up\, repair\, rebuild together. They never did\, and the car festered in a garage.\nI mean\, Dad had just been through a divorce.\nNow in their 30’s\, Matt would like to learn how to fix a car engine. They’d like to learn a bit more about Dad\, and that time\, when Dad and Mum split up. The time when Matt and Dad were closest.\nMatt can’t do this alone\, which is tricky for a solo show. That’s where Matt’s drag alter-ego Natalie Spanner comes in. She knows all about things that girls like Natalie know about. Like how to build an engine. About maintenance\, care and repair.\nTogether\, Matt and Natalie will try to ask\, in an increasingly broken world\, how might we repair ourselves\, together? \nA drag show about family break ups\, car breakdowns\, and how to get over them. \n“Delightful . . . a novel collision between queer culture and mechanics” – The Guardian\n“Charming and often very funny look at fractured family life” – The Stage \nPresented to launch the 2026 Ripon Theatre Festival. Tickets include a glass of bubbly\, information about forthcoming festival events and refreshments courtesy of Valentino’s. \nFriday 27 March. Doors and refreshments from 7pm\, event starts 7.30pm. \nTickets £17
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/fixing/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama
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SUMMARY:Almost Austen
DESCRIPTION:Catherine is a modern girl in love with Jane Austen’s world. She can’t believe her luck when she meets her very own Mr Tilney.\nThrough passages from Northanger Abbey\, songs from musicals and operatic classics\, singer Louise Geller relates Catherine’s romantic ups and downs as real life and fantasy collide.\nFollowing a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024\, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday festival-style. ‘A must for any Janeite’\nAge guide 12+ \nSaturday 5 July\, 8pm. \nTickets £14
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/almost-austen/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,music
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00 – 10.30am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T151500
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SUMMARY:The Fantastic Mr Forster
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”! \nFREE EVENT \n12.00 – 12.45pm Minster Gardens \n2.30 – 3.15pm Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-fantastic-mr-forster/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Books!
DESCRIPTION:Books! is a high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, eccentric absurdity\, terrible puns and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. \nThe libraries keep closing\, their beloved books are being forced out into the streets\, where the rain is heavy and the sun is getting hotter! \nBut with the membership numbers of their strange little book club dwindling\, they must embark on a quest to recruit more radical reading enthusiasts. Without new members\, the book club might be closed forever! (you make take a moment to gasp in horror) \nThese Hardback Heroes can’t let such a tragic epilogue come to pass… but they need you. Yes\, YOU. You can already read – so we’re halfway there. \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00-11.45am Market Place \n1.45-2.30pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/books-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T131500
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SUMMARY:Lula Hoopa
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic hula hoop circus act. Rhythmic gymnastics\, dance and fun. You might even get a chance to give it a go yourself. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30  – 11.00 Cathedral Forecourt \n12.45 – 1.15am Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/lula-hoopa/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00 – 10.30am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
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SUMMARY:The Fantastic Mr Forster
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”! \nFREE EVENT \n12- 12.45pm Minster Gardens \n2.30 – 3.15pm Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-fantastic-mr-forster-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Books!
DESCRIPTION:Books! is a high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, eccentric absurdity\, terrible puns and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. \nThe libraries keep closing\, their beloved books are being forced out into the streets\, where the rain is heavy and the sun is getting hotter! \nBut with the membership numbers of their strange little book club dwindling\, they must embark on a quest to recruit more radical reading enthusiasts. Without new members\, the book club might be closed forever! (you make take a moment to gasp in horror) \nThese Hardback Heroes can’t let such a tragic epilogue come to pass… but they need you. Yes\, YOU. You can already read – so we’re halfway there. \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00 – 11.45am Market Place \n1.45 – 2.30pm Market Place \n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/books/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T110000
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30 – 11am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Street Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Walkabout acts\, crazy characters\, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the day. \nSpend the day in Ripon soaking up the atmosphere – the best in street theatre\, circus\, dance\, magic and fun. \nProfessional acts come together with community performers. \nPerformances will be staged at Ripon Market Place\, Minster Gardens (in front of the Courthouse Museum)\, on Ripon Cathedral Forecourt and on Kirkgate. \nAll events are FREE. \n\n\n\nCalamity Dames \nThese rootin tootin\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ cowgirls will give any cowboy a run for their money! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Presented by Kitsch n Sync.\n\n\nBooks! \nA high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, jokes and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. Presented by Tit for Tat Circus.\n\n\nCloudscapes \nTake some time to chill out\, festival-style. Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy this fabulous part-installation/part-performance. As you lie back and look up\, you’ll listen on headphones to a story all about the clouds\, the sky and Lorna’s journey of a lifetime with her father. Presented by Gobbledegook Theatre.\n\n\nThe Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show! \nClassic seaside mayhem with a family friendly modern twist!\nDame Judy (not that Dame Judi) has finally taken over! About time too! The show was getting far too rambunctious for it’s own good. But will Mr Punchinello agree to the new rules? It seems highly unlikely!\nAll the puppet show favourites are here in a topsy-turvy\, parallel universe\, reimagining of the seaside classic. That’s the way to do it….hopefully. Presented by Grandly Strange Puppet Theatre.\n\n\n\nLula Hoopa \nDynamic hula hoop circus act. Rhythmic gymnastics\, dance and fun. You might even get a chance to give it a go yourself.\n\n\nThe Knighty Knights \nTwo brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring forth joy and laughter.\n\n\nThe Fantastic Mr Forster \nPrepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”!\n\n\nVictoria Sponge & Flour Power \nA living\, breathing and beautifully-dressed dessert\, accompanied by her proud baker. The sweetest duo in town! \nPresented by Chicks on Sticks.\n\n\nTooti Fruity \nA “pear” of flamboyant\, fruit-obsessed\, banana-battling eccentrics take to the streets. \nPresented by Kerfuffle Street Theatre.\n\n\nThe Story Cart \nA travelling storyteller and his medieval cart. Choose a myth or a monster and see where the story leads. Presented by Stories Alive.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\nRipon City Morris\nYorkshire Voices\nSlubbing Billy’s\nBelebele\nThe Wakeman Mummers’ Musicians\nRipon Dance Academy\nBetty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers\nLily Worth\nCalle Oche\nGrace Hughes\nThe Daytones\nSkellside Folk\nFlamenco de Leeds
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/saturday-street-entertainment-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:comedy,dance,family,music
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SUMMARY:Spy Movie: The Play!
DESCRIPTION:Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains\, an outrageous plot\, and… a lack of funding. When Hollywood rejects her script\, a frustrated screenwriter invites you\, an audience of producers\, to a one-night-only presentation of The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made! From two of the minds behind The New Musketeers (Trinity Theatre) and stars of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong\, Spy Movie: The Play! is a new hilarious homage to Bond movies and fringe theatre suitable for the whole family.\n“Rollickingly funny.. our faces were aching with how much we were smiling.”\nPresented by Norwich Theatre and Albert Cabbage\nAge guide 12+ \nRunning time: Approximately two hours including an interval. \nFriday 4 July\, 8pm. \nTickets £14
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/spy-movie-the-play/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,family
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SUMMARY:Hilarity Bites Festival Special
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nRipon Theatre Festival joins forces with Ripon Arts Hub’s monthly Hilarity Bites Comedy Club to present a special show headlined by Larry Dean. Larry’s credits include the Royal Variety Performance in 2024\, two appearances on Live at the Apollo (once as host)\, Mock the Week\, House of Games\, Roast Battle\, World’s Most Dangerous Roads\, The Stand Up Sketch Show\, The Comedy Roast for SU2C\, and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. Larry has also been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award three times\, has had a stand-up special aired on Channel 4\, and is currently in the middle of a world tour of his latest show. \n“Physical comedy that would have done Billy Connolly proud” – The Mirror\n“There is no doubt about it\, this guy is hilarious. Sensational” – Michael McIntyre\n“Destined to become a household name” The Telegraph \nJoining Larry is the “filthy and fabulous” Lou Conran\, who has just returned from performing at comedy festivals in Australia and New Zealand\, and supporting her great friend Sarah Millican on her international tour\, including opening for her at many big theatres throughout the UK. Lou was winner of the Best MC at the 2020/21 Comics Comic Awards\, regularly provides warm-up for numerous TV shows\, is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4\, and is one half of the award nominated podcast ‘Spit or Swallow/ and the new podcast ’Tough Gig’. \n\nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances. \nShow may contain strong language and adult themes. \nDoors 7.30pm\, Show starts 8pm \nTicket price: £12 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/hilarity-bites-festival-special-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T220000
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SUMMARY:Nana Funk: Tough Old Bird
DESCRIPTION:A heartfelt musical journey of exploration\, inspired by real life events. Presented by Nana Funk\, the great-great-grandmother of good times.\nTough Old Bird explores how women are viewed in society as they have the absolute gall to get older! Have you ever noticed those adverts promising to ‘defy the effects of ageing’? Ooh Nana hates them. What about when we get old? Where’s the instruction manual? Who deems what is ‘acceptable behaviour’? What happens when your voice isn’t listened to\, or you become slowly invisible?\n“The moments of poignant clarity were matched with joyous hilarity” Opening Nights\n“Evokes the warm-hearted but deadly-sharp observational style of Victoria Wood” North West End \nPresented to launch the 2025 Ripon Theatre Festival. Tickets include a glass of bubbly\, information about forthcoming festival events and refreshments courtesy of Valentino’s Ristorante. \nThursday 20 March. Doors and refreshments from 7pm\, event starts 7.30pm. \nTickets £15
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/nana-funk-tough-old-bird/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11:00 – 11:20 \n12:00 – 12:20 \n13:15 – 13:35 \n14:15 – 14:35 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11:00 – 11:20 \n12:00 – 12:20 \n13:15 – 13:35 \n14:15 – 14:35 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11:00 – 11:20 \n12:00 – 12:20 \n13:15 – 13:35 \n14:15 – 14:35 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240707T112000
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11:00 – 11:20 \n12:00 – 12:20 \n13:15 – 13:35 \n14:15 – 14:35 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Medieval Maniax
DESCRIPTION:Death by Laughter. Giggle and guffaw as the fatal fools amuse and bemuse you. \nThese award-winning street-performers perform all over the world and are ready to make you laugh with their historical hysterics. A spectacular show full of music\, jokes and illusions. \nThe Maniax are great crowd pleasers and repeatedly star at ‘The Robin Hood Festival Sherwood Forest’\, The Medieval Pageant’ Nottingham Castle and many other historic events. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15 – 12 noon Market Place \n2 – 2.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/medieval-maniax-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T120000
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SUMMARY:Medieval Maniax
DESCRIPTION:Death by Laughter. Giggle and guffaw as the fatal fools amuse and bemuse you. \nThese award-winning street-performers perform all over the world and are ready to make you laugh with their historical hysterics. A spectacular show full of music\, jokes and illusions. \nThe Maniax are great crowd pleasers and repeatedly star at ‘The Robin Hood Festival Sherwood Forest’\, The Medieval Pageant’ Nottingham Castle and many other historic events. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15 – 12 noon Market Place \n2 – 2.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/medieval-maniax/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075029
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SUMMARY:Looking For Me Friend - the Music of Victoria Wood
DESCRIPTION:*SOLD OUT* \n“The most feel-good show in town”⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (The Daily Mail) has spread nostalgia and laughter throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria’s very own schoolchums and colleagues.\nFeaturing the star of BBC1’s ‘All Together Now’\, Paulus The Cabaret Geek “King of Cabaret” (The Stage) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano\, it is an hour of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs\, including the iconic ‘Ballad of Barry & Freda’ (Let’s Do It) and the classic ‘It Would Never Have Worked’. \n\nPowered by youtube embed code and snabblån 5000 \nThis show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her\, to come together and relish her breathtaking wizardry with words.\nIn telling Victoria’s story\, Paulus unfolds his own. A relatable story of a 1970s childhood and what it really means to find your tribe.\nSo\, pair your stilettos with an oven glove\, zip up your cocktail slacks and get booking!\n“Vic would have loved this” Sue Devaney\, dinnerladies.\n“We loved it!” Fascinating Aïda \nTicket price: £16 (£14) \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/looking-for-me-friend/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075029
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Stories
DESCRIPTION:*SOLD OUT* \nJoin our Storyteller in Residence\, Ilaria Passeri\, for funny stories with a glass of wine.The product of a bold Scottish mother\, an errant Italian father and a little sister with the vocabulary of a truck driver\, Ilaria has found herself in more than a few scrapes\, situations and silly scenes. In this quirky twilight hour of hilarious tales\, she brings in her family\, friends\, a wide range of pets\, and one very peculiar clown\, to entertain and flummox in equal measure.\nA whistle-stop tour through the confusing comedy of errors that is her life.\nAge guide 16+\nTickets £12 include a glass of Prosecco/sparkling soft drink \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stand-up-stories/
LOCATION:Storehouse Bar & Eatery\, The Warehouse\, Blossomgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240702T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075029
CREATED:20240306T070036Z
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SUMMARY:Hilarity Bites Festival Special
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity Bites Comedy Club x Ripon Theatre Festival feat. Tarot\, Black Liver\, Joe Kent-Walters\, and host Lee Kyle\nTonight’s extra special comedy collaboration has a twist of theatre and a dash of music with a good dollop of improv squirted on the top. \nTarot\nBorn from the loins of multi-award winning sketch powerhouses Gein’s Family Giftshop and Goose\, the on-stage members of Tarot\, Adam Drake (Extraordinary)\, Ed Easton (Starstruck) and Kath Hughes (After Life) write it together with the off-stage members Ben Rowse (Petrichor) and Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Live At The Apollo). \nFollowing a sell out critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2019 they went on to create their Radio 4 series Soundbleed and two short films Hiraeth and Pedwar. Their second Fringe show Cautionary Tales enjoyed similar success in 2022 followed by a week long run at the Soho Theatre\, and can now be seen on ITVX. \nThey have also appeared on Dave’s News Desk at the Edinburgh Fringe\, The Paddock for Channel 4 and Live from Barry Island for BBC – but this is a show that is best witnessed live and up-close! \n“The jokes come out of nowhere\, are bark-out-loud funny\, and the whole hour is startlingly live” – The Guardian \n“One of the balls-out funniest show of the Fringe” – Chortle \n“Tarot will not give you nightmares\, though you might wake laughing your head off” – Evening Standard \nBlack Liver\nRuth is from Blackpool. Keith is from Liverpool. Together they are BLACK LIVER. \nBorn out of the boredom of lockdown 2020\, Black Liver (AKA comics Keith Carter and Ruth Cockburn) has become a surprise hit. The rock ‘n’ roll comedy duo are currently on nationwide tours with two of their shows\, putting sounds and words together to make you smile inside and out. \n“Iconic” – The Forgotten Arts Festival \n“Theatre\, comedy\, musical\, cabaret… you get them all with these two!” – Stage Handed Magazine \n“Part music duo\, part double act – Black Liver are that quirky couple you want as your best friends…” – Northern Uproar \nJoe Kent-Walters\nBBC New Comedian of the Year 2023\nJoe Kent-Walters is a multi-award winning comedian from Huddersfield. He has been delighting audiences up and down the country with his idiosyncratic style of outrageous character comedy\, most notably with his comic creation Frankie Monroe\, MC of a working mens club in Rotherham that is a portal to hell. \nHis performance as Frankie saw him win the 2023 BBC New Comedy Award after a “barn storming” (Ibid) set at Glasgow’s Kings Theatre Joe is now in development with the BBC and is one of Jiksaw’s 2024 ‘Faces of Comedy’. \nPrior to his BBC success Joe won the 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Award which saw him play the main comedy stage at Latitude festival and tour Australia\, performing at the Sydney Comedy Store. \n“Mesmerising and unpredictable presence” – Chortle \nLee Kyle\nIn his never ending quest not to have a proper job\, Lee Kyle spent time as part of an all male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler. \nManaging the difficult trick of being both odd and relatable\, he did a show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 that he heard was well received but he doesn’t read reviews because his psyche is too fragile to handle them so he isn’t totally sure what they said. \nArmed with props and a rapid gag rate he cuts a confident\, if off-beat figure on stage. His jokes veer between the clever and the silly and deliver more than their fair share of belly laughs. \n“Had everyone on their feet – Sublimely ridiculous” – The Northern Echo \n“A brilliant performance.. Pure genius!” – NARC Magazine \n“Quirky and original – the highlight of the night” – Giggle Beats \nNote: Line-ups are subject to change in extreme\, and unavoidable\, circumstances. \nShow may contain strong language and adult themes. \nDoors 7.30pm\, Show starts 8pm \nTicket price: £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/hilarity-bites-festival-special/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T220000
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SUMMARY:George Egg: Set Menu
DESCRIPTION:George Egg is the comedian who cooks. This award-winning\, multi-sell-out\, international-touring performer presents a  delightful evening’s cooking-with-laughs comprising the best bits from his previous acclaimed shows\, plus a few new surprises. \nSet Menu is the centrepiece of the RTF 2024 Launch Event. Join us in hearing our plans for July 2024 followed by George’s hilarious show. \n“There is a mischievousness about Egg’s humour that is deeply lovable” GRACE DENT in GUARDIAN \n“a culinary Bill Bailey\, with chopping boards instead of keyboards. It is a multi-sensory delight to spend an hour with him” SCOTSMAN \nOver the past half-decade George has toured three shows (‘Anarchist Cook’\, ‘DIY Chef’ and ‘Movable Feast’)\, he’s cooked over a thousand dishes\, all of them in front of a live audience and none of them with a kitchen. Revisiting those unlikely environments armed with the chef’s skills he’s honed\, expect to learn how to make food on a train with a laptop\, in a shed with power tools and in a hotel room with the appliances they unwittingly provide you with. Three plates of gourmet food prepared in the most unconventional of ways and with the opportunity to taste the results at the end. It’s time for the funniest recipes and the most delicious jokes. \n“you’ll never look at a Corby trouser press in the same way again. Brilliant” JAY RAYNER \nGeorge has appeared and cooked on ‘Bake Off: An Extra Slice’ (Channel 4)\, ‘Steph’s Packed Lunch’ (Channel 4) and ‘This Morning’ (ITV). He’s made food live on the radio too on ‘Loose Ends’ (BBC R4) a show which he now regularly co-hosts\, you can hear him every Monday on Craig Charles’ (BBC 6 Music) Show\, and he’s even presented an episode of ‘The Food Programme’ (BBC R4). \nPresented by The Badge Farm Foundation \nThursday 21 March. Doors and refreshments from 7pm\, event starts 7.30pm. \nTickets include refreshments courtesy of Valentino’s Ristorante. \nLaunch event sponsored by Golden Frog Marketing. \nTickets £15
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/george-egg-set-menu/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T200000
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SUMMARY:Overblown!
DESCRIPTION:The thirteenth coolest place to live in the UK? \nJoin our team of well-meaning residents attempting to sell the charms of our unique city and demonstrate community cohesion in action. \nNothing goes quite to plan as local farmers\, pub quizzers and pantomime dames come together in comic chaos. \nAn evening of sketches and musical numbers provide a flavour of Ripon like you’ve never tasted before. \nStay Awhile Amid its Ancient Charms\, just beware of the locals! \nA community performance directed by Ryan Stocks. \nAge guide: 14+ \nTicket price: £8
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/overblown/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,music
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SUMMARY:Kate Fox: Bigger on the Inside
DESCRIPTION:Poet and comedian Kate Fox once thought receiving a positive diagnosis for autism had as much a chance of happening as a female Doctor Who. \nAs such\, since the Doctor’s 13th incarnation (played by Jodie Whittaker) in 2018\, Fox’s life has changed quite a bit. \nBlending stand-up and spoken word with personal memoir and her warm performance style\, Kate looks at neurodiversity through the theme of Doctor Who. \nTaking us through the ways the iconic sci-fi show has shaped her view of the world\, she shines a light on how our ideas of normality need an update and how we are all Bigger on the Inside. \nKate is a stand-up poet and broadcaster\, a regular voice on Radio 4 and a ‘gentle activist’ for the voices of Northerners\, the working class\, women and the neurodiverse. \nTicket price: £8 – £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/kate-fox-bigger-on-the-inside/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,spoken word
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