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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:Short and Sweet Yorkshire Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying showcase of Yorkshire’s finest up-and-coming talent as the Short and Sweet Yorkshire Festival Finalists take to the stage at Ripon Festival 2025! This special event celebrates the very best in local new writing\, with a diverse line up spanning theatre\, spoken word\, and music. \nShort and Sweet Yorkshire is an annual festival of 10 minute new writing with  previous finalists showcased here for you. Expect a thrilling mix of 10 minute genres and styles\, from thought-provoking drama to laugh-out-loud comedy\, and from heartfelt storytelling to bold\, boundary-pushing performances. \nFeaturing homegrown talent from across Yorkshire\, this is a chance to see fresh\, original work from the region’s most exciting emerging artists. \nDon’t miss the new wave of creative voices bringing their passion and talent to Ripon Festival\,  10 minutes at a time! \nAge guide 16+ \nTicket Price: £7
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/short-and-sweet-yorkshire-showcase/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,music,spoken word
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SUMMARY:The Wind in the Willows
DESCRIPTION:Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. And Rat likes picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad\, bewitched by the roar of an engine and the screech of burning tyres\, pursues his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a fast\, red motor-car. Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship\, laughter\, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Enjoy it all summer across the UK where the story is set: in the great British outdoors. \nBy Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Oliver Grey. Presented by Illyria. \nRunning time: 100-minutes (approximately)\, including a 20-minute interval.\nSuitable for: Ages 5+ (younger children also welcome)Sponsored by Elstob Auctioneers \nPlease bring your own rug or folding chairs (but no umbrellas!)\, picnics welcome.\nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance.\nPerformance continues regardless of weather. \nSaturday 5 July\, 5.30pm \nTickets £11.00 – £17.00
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-wind-in-the-willows/
LOCATION:Ripon Races
CATEGORIES:drama,family
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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:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding\, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots\, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm\, the course of true love never did run smooth.\nOne of the UK’s leading open-air touring companies\, Three Inch Fools\, bring their fresh and lively style of music\, history\, and hilarity to Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy.\nStaged in the gardens of Ripon’s most exclusive venue\, The Old Deanery – this finale event is a guaranteed highlight of the 2025 festival. \nSuitable for ages 7+ \nGates open 6.15pm \nPlease bring your own rug or folding chairs (but no umbrellas!).\nPicnics welcome but please respect our hosts by purchasing all drinks at the bar.\nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance.\nPerformance continues regardless of weather. \nRunning time approx 120 mins including 20 minute interval \nSunday 6 July\, 7pm \nTickets: £20
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/
LOCATION:The Old Deanery\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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SUMMARY:Walking and Writing City and Country
DESCRIPTION:‘Ripon…has not only an agreeable situation on a rising ground between two rivers\, but the marketplace is the finest and most beautiful square that is to be seen of its kind in England’ Daniel Defoe 1724-6 \nWetlands and rivers\, canals and monasteries\, monuments and follies; the city of Ripon is an inspirational landscape that has attracted creatives such as Daniel Defoe\, poet Wilfred Owen and produced writers such as the suffragette\, Naomi Jacobs. \nJoin acclaimed writer Mary-Jane Holmes on this four-hour walk-and-create writing workshop in and around Ripon. As we stroll its snickets and paths\, we will reflect on how our experience of environments shapes us and how by harnessing our powers of deep observation in relation to our surroundings\, we can develop a more active way of seeing the world we inhabit. \nThis workshop will combine ‘attentive’ walking\, a performance of poetic works and fun writing exercises. It is open to everyone whether you are a seasoned writer of any genre be that playwriting or poetry\, fiction or memoir or simply curious about the creative writing process. \nMary-Jane Holmes has garnered many awards including winning the Bridport Poetry prize\, the Writer’s Digest poetry competition\, the Live Canon Pamphlet Prize\, Bath Novella-in-Flash Prize\, Mslexia Flash prize. \nA Ripon Poetry Festival event. \nWalk begins at the obelisk in Ripon Market Place\nNotepads and pencils are provided but do bring a pack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather!\nDogs are NOT allowed at this activity.\nAge guide 14+ \nTickets: £20
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/walking-and-writing-city-and-country-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word,workshop
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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:Tributaries
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of one of Yorkshire’s Rivers: the River Yore as told by Fell-Foss Theatre and the people of Ripon and Wensleydale\, with the Dales Countryside Museum and Ripon Workhouse Museum. \nThe culmination of a project along the river’s watercourse\, creating theatre from the head of the dales to its cathedral city. Discover the spirit of the river and its importance to those who have lived along its banks through the ages. Explore history\, folklore and the current challenges facing the health of our rivers. \nTributaries promises to be a rich theatrical event\, with music\, poetry\, Greek choruses\, a giant and a kelpie! \nOutdoor seating (chairs provided). Come dressed for the weather (no umbrellas or dogs please). \nA collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust’s Rivers4Life project\, supported by Dales Countryside Museum & Ripon Workhouse Museum. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. \nPerformances at 4.30pm & 7.30pm \nRunning time 60 mins \nAge Guide 8+ \nTickets £5
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tributaries/
LOCATION:Workhouse Museum\, Sharow View\, Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T160000
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SUMMARY:Outcast
DESCRIPTION:Please note – this theatre experience starts at The Leper Chapel and ends at Ripon Arts Hub – details below. \nJoin writers Paul Mills and Andy Croft in the atmospheric surroundings of the Leper Chapel to tune in to a little-known period of the Middle Ages – The Anarchy. They will share the context and history underpinning their new play examining the lives of individuals living with leprosy. Set in Medieval Ripon\, Outcast explores a range of political and social themes that still resonate in the present including poverty\, control and environmental collapse. \nFollowing the writers’ introduction\, selected scenes will brought to life in a workshop performance at the Arts Hub. A small group of professional actors will have been working intensively with Director Kate Veysey for just a few hours on selected scenes from the play. \nStaging will be minimal; the emotions and issues raised will not! Your response and reflections will help the writers to shape the future direction of the piece. \nWriters\, Andy and Paul were instrumental in the establishment and development of Ripon Poetry Festival. Both are well known for their poetry and work in the theatre. \nOut of Character Theatre Company\, an innovative York-based charity and theatre ensemble comprised of artists and performers who have lived experience of mental ill health\, will provide the cast for the workshop performance. Founded in 2009\, the company uses theatre to challenge mental health stigma\, promote social inclusion\, and provide creative pathways for recovery. \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/outcast/
LOCATION:Starts Leper Chapel\, ends Ripon Arts Hub\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT
CATEGORIES:drama
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SUMMARY:Comb
DESCRIPTION:When Charlotte was a child her Grandad told her the beginning of a story but refused to tell the full tale. Years later a chance encounter led her to find the rest of his story buried deep within an archive gathered from families in Ireland. Not only did she discover this unbelievable link to her past but also the more startling realisation that she might actually be cursed. \nAt times chilling\, hilarious and moving Comb is a lament for the stories and people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic\, Slavic and Siberian folklore\, it is a clarion call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. \n \nCharlotte tells stories in theatres\, clubs\, on the street and around campfires. She is drawn to the place where mythology\, folklore\, history\, science and the everyday meet.  Also a circus performer and Artistic Director of leading contemporary circus company Ockham’s Razor\, Charlotte has developed a unique\, highly physical style. She disentangles tales of power and transformation and asks how do we make sense of the stories we have. \nPerformances at 3pm & 6pm \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/comb/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Jord
DESCRIPTION:Jord explores our fascination and obsession with women staying young and delaying ageing. What happens if we ask for eternal youth? Our bodies and minds turned to stone\, preserved in that moment in time? \nJord visits Mother Shipton to request her petrifying abilities to turn her age into stone and preserve her youth. Jord will use live music\, poetry and storytelling to question and challenge this obsession. This show has been developed through extensive research into Knaresborough’s own Mother Shipton and has looked at her story through a modern lens. \nJord will use live music\, poetry and storytelling to question and challenge this obsession. \nPresented as a Work in Progress with a fascinating post-show discussion opportunity\, the audience will help feed the development of this show. \nImogen is an actor-musician and theatre-maker originally from North Yorkshire. Her style of work uses folk music and folk stories to talk about female experience in the modern day. Imogen’s work is rooted in co-creation and community engagement\, especially with rural or disadvantaged communities. \nAge Guide 12+ \nThis is a Pay What You Can Event (PWYC). Suggested price £8. Donations to the Festival will also be welcomed. Thank you. \nTickets – PWYC
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/jord/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T200000
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SUMMARY:Service Please
DESCRIPTION:Lara\, a hopeful but insecure creative writing graduate\, is trying to write the next best-selling fantasy romance novel. There’s only one thing standing in her way: her casual waitressing job that keeps the money coming in. \nUnprepared for the stressful and chaotic reality of working in the service industry\, can Lara keep her sanity and get her big writing break\, or will she crumble under the pressure of under-staffed shifts\, creepy comments and customers who say their only food allergies are women…? \nA sharp and pacy monologue served up with humour and honesty. \nService Please is the debut play from North Yorkshire-based actor and director Connie Peel. Connie champions female voices and diverse working-class stories in her written work. She has worked as an assistant director for York-based companies Badapple Theatre and Next Door But One. \n“Heart-breaking and unflinchingly relatable” The Nerd Party \nThe Water Rat’s famous Yorkshire Sharing Platters will be served after the performance – pre-book your platter when booking your ticket. \nVegetarian option available. \nAge Guide 14+  – Strong language used \nTickets £12 \n*Show & Supper deal for 2 available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/service-please/
LOCATION:The Water Rat Restaurant and Bar\, 24 Bondgate Green\, Ripon\, HG4 1QW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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SUMMARY:The Essence of Audrey
DESCRIPTION:Audrey Hepburn. All she really wanted was to be loved and to find love. She was\, and continues to be\, an inspiration. A beautiful\, modest actress\, and Ambassador of UNICEF living a seemingly idyllic life. \nAudrey proved to be one of those rare people who truly deserved ‘fashion icon’ status\, but what made her into the star we think we know? \nWriter and performer Helen Anker shares Audrey’s successes and failures\, her triumphs and disappointments\, confronting her anxieties and fears and finding the truth she’s never been able to voice before. \nHelen Anker has been treading the boards since the age of 9\, playing roles in West End productions\, on Broadway\, and in numerous regional productions. She has recently toured internationally as Tanya in Mamma Mia! and as Cynthia Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen. \n“Fascinating\, interesting\, wonderful. Don’t miss it!” Maureen Lipman \nSponsored by Ripon Rowels Rotary Club \nTickets £12 \n*Matinee multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-essence-of-audrey/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T210000
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SUMMARY:Incidents in the Life of an Anglican Slave
DESCRIPTION:Incidents is inspired by a letter written in 1723 from an anonymous enslaved Virginian to the archbishop of London\, asking the archbishop\, and vicariously King George\, to “releese us out of this cruell bondegg”. It is thought to be the earliest written plea for freedom from slavery in the British Empire. \nThe extraordinary 1723 letter is housed at Lambeth Palace Library. Three centuries on\, the play brings the enslaved Virginian to life\, to address\, finally\, the likely intended recipient of the letter: the Archbishop of Canterbury. \nWritten and performed by London-based writer and researcher\, Desirée Baptiste\, this play has been performed at Chester Cathedral\, St John’s College Cambridge\, Lambeth Palace Library\, the Edinburgh Fringe\, All Souls\, Oxford\, and other venues in the UK and overseas\, including in Barbados. \nQ & A with Desiree following the performance. \nPresented in partnership with Ripon Cathedral. \nAge Guide 14+ \nTickets £15 \n*Evening multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/incidents-in-the-life-of-an-anglican-slave/
LOCATION:Ripon Cathedral\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T200000
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SUMMARY:The Wakeman Mummers
DESCRIPTION:Formed to celebrate the 1100 anniversary of Ripon’s City Charter\, the Wakeman Mummers are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2026. Reviving a tradition which goes back many centuries\, the “St Wilfrid Play” will be repeated around 5 of Ripon’s hostelries by a colourful band of performers and musicians telling\, simply and with humour\, the story of King Alfred’s granting of the Charter in 886AD. \nCome along to your local pub and share the tradition. \nApproximate timings: \nThe Magdalens – 4pm \nThe One Eyed Rat – 4.45pm \nThe Unicorn (Wetherspoons’) – 5.30pm \nThe Royal Oak/Kirkgate – 6.15pm \nSouth Lodge – 7.15pm \nAge guide 12+ \nFREE EVENT – just turn up!
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-wakeman-mummers-26/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre (Various locations)\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T211000
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SUMMARY:Red
DESCRIPTION:International cabaret siren Amber Topaz brings you a brand new\, classy\, sassy\, fabulous musical revue\, celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen. A delicious cocktail of Old Hollywood glamour\, West End and Broadway classics. \nFull to the brim with iconic show-stopping numbers\, honouring these formidable flame-haired trailblazers that have shaped musical theatre herstory. \nFrom the golden era of Hollywood to the bright lights of Vegas. Embodying legendary artists such as Rita Hayworth\, Bette Midler\, Bernadette Peters\, Shirley MacLaine\, Gwen Verdon and many more. \nAmber has worked her unique magic across the globe\, delivering a triple treat of song\, dance\, and comedy. As a teenager\, she left her Yorkshire roots behind to move to London and enter the world of cabaret and burlesque. Whether frivolous or thought-provoking\, Amber is always\, unmistakably\, fabulous. \n“Amber Topaz is an explosion of charisma and stage presence unmatched between music and song\, comedy and seduction.” GQ \n“Cabaret Icon” The List \nAge Guide 10+ \nTickets £15 \n*Evening multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/red/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T213500
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SUMMARY:Batty!
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a wild side? \nBatty has\, she dreams of running barefoot\, wild swimming\, of talking trees\, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. \nIn fact she’s starting to wonder if she might be a witch… \n \nJoin Batty and her companion Wildthing for gossip\, gay abandon\, exquisite tenderness and raucous stories (with a side order of ranting)\, as they explore the magic and power of ageing. \nThis new production from Victoria Firth & Company explores the wildness – as opposed to madness – of women\, and how our feral side can reconnect us to ourselves and our environment. \nThe show will be followed by an audience Q&A with the company. \nVictoria Firth & Company is a contemporary dance theatre company led by choreographer and director Victoria Firth. Based in the UK\, the company creates visually striking and emotionally resonant performance work that blends contemporary dance\, physical theatre\, and storytelling. \n“Sincere\, frequently funny and a reminder that there is much more to mid-life than hot flushes.”  The Scotsman \nSponsored by Dr Frances Cole & Dr Judith Hooper \nAge Guide 14+ \nTickets £15 \n*Evening multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/batty/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170500
CREATED:20260328T070017Z
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SUMMARY:Stitch in Time
DESCRIPTION:Excitement! Drama! Romance! And… knitting? \nAn award-winning cabaret of the “lost” knitting songs of WWI and WWII from Canada\, Britain\, America\, and France. Feel free to bring your knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to these funny\, poignant\, toe-tapping\, needle-clicking tunes. Come out and have a ball! \nDuring the two World Wars\, millions of women knit for the soldiers. Popular music often reflected the trends of the time\, and mere days after the first bullet was fired\, dozens of knitting-themed songs started to appear. These songs ranged from heartfelt\, sentimental ballads\, to brisk marches\, to novelty tunes that offered a humorous\, tongue-in-cheek look at the wartime knitting craze). \nAfter the wars these songs were essentially lost\, and this concert is the first time that many of them have been performed in 100 years. Some of the songs were very close to disappearing forever\, and with Stitch in Time\, this music — a clever\, sweet and entertaining footnote in history — has been preserved\, and given a chance to live again. \nPresented by Canadian soprano Melanie Gall\, a writer\, theatre historian\, and internationally-acclaimed vocalist\, whose solo performance career has spanned from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York to Royal Albert Hall in London. \nRefreshments served after the show – donations to Ripon Community Poppy Project \nAge Guide 10+ \nTickets £12 \n*Matinee multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stitch-in-time/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T221500
DTSTAMP:20260430T170500
CREATED:20260328T070054Z
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SUMMARY:One Man Poe
DESCRIPTION:Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Gothic Horror’\, Edgar Allan Poe was a pioneer in establishing the horror genre. Although his works are nearly 200 years old\, Poe’s stories have stood the test of time and have inspired a countless number of horror writers. Using Poe’s original text from the 1840s\, award-winning storyteller Stephen Smith faithfully brings to life four timeless tales live on stage: \nThe Tell-Tale Heart is an insight into the mind of a madman\, convincing us he is sane.\nThe Pit and the Pendulum follows a prisoner of the dreaded Spanish Inquisition\, undergoing various mental and physical tortures.\nThe Black Cat documents an alcoholic confessing his heinous crimes on the eve of his death.\nThe Raven is the poem that made Poe famous – a mysterious midnight visit from an ominous talking raven. \nWinner of The Derek Award for ‘Best Overall Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe 2025\, One Man Poe is produced by four-time OFFIE Award-winning theatre company Threedumb Theatre\, bringing Poe’s work to life as never before. \nPraise for this production:\n“Captivating… I could not have been more wowed by this ‘marathon of the macabre’” ★★★★★ The National Scot\n“Powerfully moving… This show quite literally took my breath away… Unmissable!” ★★★★★ Everything Theatre\n“A compelling and repelling experience” ★★★★★ MyTheatreMates\n“Edgar Allan Poe himself would love this powerful performance” ★★★★★ The Derek Awards\n“Awe-inspiring… An incredibly gripping and enthralling evening” ★★★★★ North West End\n“The definitive Fringe interpretation of these already much-loved works” ★★★★★ The Wee Review\n“A captivating night of terror\, guilt\, grief and murder most foul… A must-see” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £15 \n*Evening multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/one-man-poe/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170500
CREATED:20260328T070020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185142Z
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SUMMARY:Short + Sweet Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Short + Sweet Yorkshire is an annual festival of 10 minute new writing with participants showcased here at Ripon Theatre Festival. Enjoy four of the best short pieces from up-and-coming writers. \nFeaturing homegrown talent from across Yorkshire\, this is a chance to see fresh\, original work from the region’s most exciting emerging artists. Don’t miss the new wave of creative voices bringing their passion and talent to Ripon Festival\,  10 minutes at a time! \nAge guide 14+ \nA FREE  event – donations encouraged at the door.
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/short-sweet-pop-ups-1/
LOCATION:The Portly Pig\, 5b Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
CREATED:20260328T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T172129Z
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SUMMARY:Stage Combat for the Fearless
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the swashbuckling Three Musketeers or the street fights in Romeo and Juliet? Learn the secrets behind the action in a fun and active session including safe techniques for punches\, slaps\, and falls. \nSession led by performers and facilitators from Yorkshire CREATE. Based in Knaresborough\, Yorkshire CREATE is an arts organisation dedicated to making creativity accessible to all. They deliver inclusive arts opportunities that support wellbeing\, build confidence\, and empower people of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves through creative activity. \nNo previous experience necessary.\nParticipants must be aged 12+ & under 16s accompanied by an adult. \nAll Participation Zone events are Pay What You Can Events (PWYC). You can just turn up\, but places are limited so advance booking is recommended. You are encouraged to choose a small amount to pay on booking your place then consider donating to the Festival at the end of the session. Thank you!
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stage-combat-for-the-fearless/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T194500
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
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SUMMARY:The Three Musketeers
DESCRIPTION:All for One – and One for All!  Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels\, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one\, the first\, remains the greatest. \nYoung D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos\, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels\, race the clock to restore Her Majesty’s honour\, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu\, and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war\, it’s a whirlwind of excitement\, comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge…! It’s got the lot! \nWith a reputation for staging some of the finest swordplay in the business Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever! \nThe Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas\, adapted by Oliver Gray \nAge Guide 8+ (younger children also welcome) \nPlay contains scenes of peril\, politics and passion! Younger children welcome\, if they’re brave enough… \nPlease bring fold up garden chairs\, camping chairs or blankets. People on blankets will be advised to sit in the first 5 metres in front of the stage. \nYou are welcome to bring a picnic to the event. Refreshments will also be available from The Cafe in the Park and from Lottie’s Van. \nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance. \nPerformance continues regardless of weather\, please come dressed for the weather\, but no umbrellas please. \nPerformance begins at 5.30pm\, gates open at 4.45pm. \nSponsored by Elstob Auctioneers \nTickets £11-18
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-three-musketeers/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T211000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
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SUMMARY:Down to Chance
DESCRIPTION:One woman\, a radio\, and the largest earthquake in US History. \nAnchorage\, Alaska. 1964. A part-time radio reporter\, her teenage intern\, a general on leave\, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort. Genie Chance\, live on air\, must take unimaginable risks to save her community and family from chaos. \nBased on the incredible true story of the Great Alaskan Earthquake\, Down to Chance is a heart-warming portrait of a community in crisis with the whole world listening in. \n \nStraight from selling out the Edinburgh Fringe\, this 5-star\, ‘deftly staged thriller’ (The Stage) lands in Ripon this Summer. \nMaybe You Like It’s madcap new show promises frenetic action\, frantic multi-roling\, and immersive live sound in this ‘love letter to the golden age of radio’ (The Scotsman). \nDown to Chance was developed with support from Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Pleasance for The Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme. \n“Simply the best show I’ve seen this year.” UK Theatre Web \n“Deftly staged thriller” (The Stage)  \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £15 \n*Evening multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/down-to-chance/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
CREATED:20260328T070052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T073224Z
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SUMMARY:Big Family Weekend: Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all the family across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. \nOpen-air theatre\, walkabout acts\, Punch and Judy and joining-in fun\, plus music\, stories and dance from community groups. Bring a picnic to the park and stay all day or browse the market whilst being entertained. \nJoin us for a full day of fun\, starting at 10am \nAll events are FREE. \n  \n\n\n\n \nThe Crow House \nA derelict house appears in the middle of the street. The windows are shattered and a Keep Out sign bars the front door. Three captivating and multiskilled performers use aerial\, acrobatics\, live music and slap-stick comedy to battle the furious crow who has taken up residency. Who will win? Presented by Circo Rumbaba.\n\n\n \nThe Soapsud Sisters \n‘Here come the girls!’ Pair up your socks\, dig out your delicates\, separate your silks\, it’s laundry time! Join our bubbly beauties as they take you for a spin through a washing cycle like no other. \nPresented by Rhubarb Theatre Company\n\n\n \nKismat Walla \nThingumajig Theatre\, who have performed A la Puppet Carte and Kit and Caboodle at previous Ripon Theatre Festivals\, return with their new street theatre puppet show. Kismat Walla captures the bustling atmosphere of South Asian market streets in this two-person play set on and around a magical rairi (cart) telling a puppet plays about fate\, fortune and serendipity.\n\n\n \nPunch and Judy \nTraditional show with beautiful hand-carved wooden puppets. Fast-moving and funny. Old-fashioned entertainment for everyone. \nPresented by Ron Wood from Jolly Good Productions.\n\n\n \nRubbish Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet \nEnemies. Balconies. Kissing… SAUSAGE ROLLS!!?? Three hapless idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy using nothing but tatty wigs and a burst airbed they found by the bins. Clowning\, slapstick\, and mischievous storytelling. This isn’t boring Shakespeare – it’s bonkers!\n\n\n \nFrankie Magilligan \nWith his incredible smile and impeccable fashion sense\, Frankie will leave you in stitches with his hilarious antics and incredible juggling skills. And if that wasn’t enough\, he’ll be performing on the tallest unicycle in Ireland. The perfect combination of skill\, humour\, and style – Frankie will have you on the edge of your seat. Presented by Tall Paul.\n\n\n \nParticipation Zone \nDive into a vibrant day of theatre-inspired creativity\, including mask-making\, myths and more. Across four artist-led sessions (10–11am\, 11:30am–12:30pm\, 1–2pm and 2:30–3:30pm) plus two self-guided drop-in activities running 10am–4pm\, families can explore hands-on crafts inside or alongside our dedicated tent space. Presented in partnership with Yorkshire CREATE.\n\n\n \nLittle Bird Artisan Market \nMore than just shopping. It’s a vibrant showcase of quality goods crafted by independent producers and artisans. And on Festival Sunday it’s extra special\, with a performance area scheduled with acts from 10am-3pm. Have a break from browsing the stalls -pull up a deck chair and enjoy the entertainment.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\nCricket on the Hearth\nOpen the Book\nOrb Community Arts\nMedusa Gothic Morris\nRipon Dance Academy\nRipon Goes to Bollywood\nRipon Trinity Singers\nRipon Walled Garden\nSlubbing Billy’s Morris\nSt Aelred’s Irish Dance\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/big-family-weekend-sunday/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,family,music,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
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SUMMARY:The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuiness
DESCRIPTION:How will history remember you? As the person you are\, or as the person you want to be? \nA funny and poignant story of an Irish nurse and poet\, based on the true stories from World War II. \n \nIt’s 1939 and Philomena McGuinness\, an Irish nurse and poet\, has been newly recruited for the British war effort. But can one live a life true to the poetry inside them when they are constantly being defined by their role in the war? \nMoon Rabbit is an innovative\, two-person theatre company specialising in historical one-woman plays. Based in Edinburgh\, they have performed their historical one-person shows all across the UK\, and onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne. The company was founded by Joshua King (playwright and fiction writer) and performer and voice actor\, Jasmin Gleeson.  Joshua is also co-founder of and writer for theatre company Say It Again\, Sorry? \n“If you leave this play feeling anything other than touched and inspired\, then you are probably not breathing.” Broadway Baby \nSponsored by Specsavers Ripon \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £12 \n*Matinee multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-poetical-life-of-philomena-mcguinness/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
CREATED:20260328T070059Z
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SUMMARY:No Strings Attached - A Puppet Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:An evening of song and sketches and some surprises\, all performed by talented puppets with help from local community performers and Puppet Power North.\n\nJoin the Festival Team\, friends and volunteers for a fun finish to Festival week.\n\nPuppet Power North (PPN) is led by Mark Edwards who has honed his puppetry skills over the last decade working with amateur societies\, schools and youth groups. Mark has been in education for over 35 years and has used puppets throughout his time as an educator. After being inspired through a Noda summer school course he has for the last 10 years developed puppet workshops for young people and adults. For the last 20 years he has directed musicals for a number of local amateur operatic societies. 2024 saw him direct a production of Avenue Q.\n\nAge Guide 10+\n\nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/no-strings-attached-a-puppet-cabaret/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170501
CREATED:20260218T170725Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet
DESCRIPTION:Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn.The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet\, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Pitcher’s acclaimed credits include Gypsy (UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production) and My Fair Lady at The Mill at Sonning\, and Macbeth at the Salomons Theatre\, Tunbridge Wells. Returning to the company following Macbeth (2025)\, this vibrant production also features original music by composer Rob Millett (Rambert Dance Company and The Royal Opera House\, The National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe). \n\n\n\nRunning time: 120-minutes (approximately)\, including a 15-minute interval.Suitable for: Ages 7+ \n\n\n\nPlease bring fold up garden chairs\, camping chairs or blankets. People on blankets will be advised to sit in the first 5 metres in front of the stage. The production is supported by a PA system\, with each actor individually amplified. \n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to bring a picnic to the event. Hot and cold drinks will also be available to purchase. \n\n\n\nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance. \n\n\n\nPerformance continues regardless of weather. \n\n\n\nFriday 24 July\, 7pm \n\n\n\nGates open 6.15pm \n\n\n\nTouring venues in North Yorkshire – performances also at Harrogate (Thurs 23rd) and Scarborough (Sat 25th). See Dukes Theatre Company website for details. \n\n\n\nTicket price (including booking fee) £13.82-£18.43 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/shakespeares-romeo-and-juliet/
LOCATION:Ripon Races
CATEGORIES:drama
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