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SUMMARY:Tooti Fruity
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tooti and Fruity – a ‘pear’ of fruit obsessed\, eccentric players! After spending at least 40 years working in a fruit packing factory together they have embarked upon an adventure to bring toots and fruits to the masses! \nHaving been the supervisor of fruit squeezing at the factory\, Tooti now utilises her skills in generating a fruit chorus\, whilst Fruity – taste tester extraordinaire – entices the hoards to taste the goodness of her fruit platter. \nAre you ready to cut the cheese with these berserk banana battling beauties?. \nA flamboyant\, all singing\, all dancing street theatre extravaganza. \nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n10-10.30am Kirkgate \n11.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm City Centre streets
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tooti-fruity/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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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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:20250705T110000
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SUMMARY:Lula on the Loose
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lula Hoopa -our dynamic hula hoop circus act roaming the streets of Ripon. \nFREE EVENT – this is a walkabout performance – catch her if you can! \n10.30-11.00am Cathedral Forecourt\n(12.45 – 1.15pm Market Place – static performance)\n2-2.30pm Kirkgate \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/lula-hoopa-walkabout/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T111000
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SUMMARY:Scrumptious!
DESCRIPTION:All is well at Sylvie’s Scrumptious Sweet Shop\, PC Lee can’t resist the fruit cake\, Stanley the Horse loves peppermint creams\, and the Talkative Twins only cause a crumb of chaos. That is until a stranger arrives\, and their irresistible ice cream threatens to spoil everything. \nA magical show about friendship and ice cream\, with hilarious songs\, dancing\, storytelling and gentle audience participation — the perfect treat for families and anyone young at heart from Beggars Belief. \nRunning time  approximately 40 mins \nAge guide 4+ \nTickets include a free tub of Riccardo’s Gelato courtesy of Valentino’s. \nTicket Price: £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/scrumptious/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
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SUMMARY:Cloudscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes\, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. \nAs you like back to watch the clouds\, you’ll listen on headphones to a story all about the clouds\, the sky and Lorna’s journey of a lifetime with her father. Take some festival chill-out time. \nIf you prefer to use your own headphones and device you can scan a QR code on site. \nFREE EVENT – donations welcome \n10.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace  \n12.30pm-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace \n2-3.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cloudscapes/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142719
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SUMMARY:The Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show!
DESCRIPTION:Classic 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. \nFREE EVENT \n11-11.30am Minster Gardens  \n12.45-1.15pm Minster Gardens \n3-3.30pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/mr-punchinello/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T114500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142719
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SUMMARY:The Knighty Knights
DESCRIPTION:The king has sent forth two brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring joy and laughter to all his subjects. Of course\, great deeds will need to be accomplished: dragons tamed\, princes rescued\, and tea and crumpets saved. Oh and don’t forget the grand tournament where the two knights joust it out for the glory. \nFREE EVENT – just turn up! \n11.30am-12noon Kirkgate \n1-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3-3.30pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-knighty-knights/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T125746Z
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SUMMARY:Tooti Fruity
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tooti and Fruity – a ‘pear’ of fruit obsessed\, eccentric players! After spending at least 40 years working in a fruit packing factory together they have embarked upon an adventure to bring toots and fruits to the masses! \nHaving been the supervisor of fruit squeezing at the factory\, Tooti now utilises her skills in generating a fruit chorus\, whilst Fruity – taste tester extraordinaire – entices the hoards to taste the goodness of her fruit platter. \nAre you ready to cut the cheese with these berserk banana battling beauties?. \nA flamboyant\, all singing\, all dancing street theatre extravaganza. \nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n10-10.30am Kirkgate \n11.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm City Centre streets
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tooti-fruity-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
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SUMMARY:Victoria Sponge & Flour Power
DESCRIPTION:Stilt walking Cake and Baker\, presented by Chicks on Sticks \nCome and meet a living\, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness!\nTowering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge\, a giant stilt cake\, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouthwatering sweets\, cherries and lollipops.\nBeside the cake stands Flour Power\, the baker\, who created this confection\, beaming with pride. They invite festival goers to join in the fun. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with the sweetest duo in town!\n\nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n11.30am-12noon Market Place \n2-2.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3.30-4pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/victoria-sponge/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
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SUMMARY:The Story Cart
DESCRIPTION:A travelling storyteller and his medieval cart. Choose a myth or a monster and see where the story leads. Presented by Eden Ballantyne from Stories Alive. \nAnd watch out for the Story Cart as it travels up Kirkgate ahead of each performance\, gathering an audience along the way.. \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am-12noon Minster Gardens \n2.30-3pm Minster Gardens \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/story-cart/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T125824Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon Youth Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Youth Theatre (RYT) runs on Saturday mornings and has over 50 members aged between eight and eighteen from the City and surrounding areas. Here\, young people are given the chance to work on the musical theatre skills of singing\, dancing and acting as well as taking part in activities such as trips to see professional shows. \nFREE EVENT \n12-12.30pm Cathedral Forecourt
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-youth-theatre-2025/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family,music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124000
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SUMMARY:Scrumptious!
DESCRIPTION:All is well at Sylvie’s Scrumptious Sweet Shop\, PC Lee can’t resist the fruit cake\, Stanley the Horse loves peppermint creams\, and the Talkative Twins only cause a crumb of chaos. That is until a stranger arrives\, and their irresistible ice cream threatens to spoil everything. \nA magical show about friendship and ice cream\, with hilarious songs\, dancing\, storytelling and gentle audience participation — the perfect treat for families and anyone young at heart from Beggars Belief. \nRunning time  approximately 40 mins \nAge guide 4+ \nTickets include a free tub of Riccardo’s Gelato courtesy of Valentino’s. \nThis show is also performed at 10.30am \nTicket Price: £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/scrumptious-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Doctor Fairytale
DESCRIPTION:Catherine Jacob introduces her beautiful rhyming book for little ones. \n“My name is Doctor Fairytale\, I’m always super busy. My list of patients is so long\, it sometimes makes me dizzy!” \nIn a magical fairytale land\, Doctor Fairytale and her dog\, Nurse Pup\, travel far and wide to help injured or poorly people! Rapunzel’s head is hurting from her mother climbing her long locks\, Goldilocks has splinters in her bottom from the Bears’ broken chairs\, and Cinderella has blistered toes from walking home without a shoe! But no matter the bump or bruise – and no matter how mischievous the patient! – kind and patient Doctor Fairytale is ready with her doctor’s bag\, happy to help a hand. \nAge guide 3-6 \n​Event takes place in the ​back room of The Little Ripon Bookshop. Space is limited and we want to prioritise children\, so please only bring a maximum of 1 adult per group. \nTicket Price: £5 per child
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/doctor-fairytale/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T114723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T133733Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T113110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T131152Z
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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:20250705T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T154532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T130619Z
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SUMMARY:Cloudscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes\, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. \nAs you like back to watch the clouds\, you’ll listen on headphones to a story all about the clouds\, the sky and Lorna’s journey of a lifetime with her father. Take some festival chill-out time. \nIf you prefer to use your own headphones and device you can scan a QR code on site. \n\nFREE EVENT – donations welcome \n10.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n12.30pm-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n2-3.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cloudscapes-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T152112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135204Z
UID:4609-1751719500-1751721300@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show!
DESCRIPTION:Classic 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. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00-11.30am Minster Gardens \n12.45-1.15pm Minster Gardens \n3-3.30pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-dame-judy-mr-punchinello-show-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T122138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T125858Z
UID:4538-1751720400-1751722200@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Knighty Knights
DESCRIPTION:The king has sent forth two brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring joy and laughter to all his subjects. Of course\, great deeds will need to be accomplished: dragons tamed\, princes rescued\, and tea and crumpets saved. Oh and don’t forget the grand tournament where the two knights joust it out for the glory. \nFREE EVENT – just turn up! \n11.30am-12noon Kirkgate \n1-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3-3.30pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-knighty-knights-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T124218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T125712Z
UID:4551-1751721300-1751723100@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Tooti Fruity
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tooti and Fruity – a ‘pear’ of fruit obsessed\, eccentric players! After spending at least 40 years working in a fruit packing factory together they have embarked upon an adventure to bring toots and fruits to the masses! \nHaving been the supervisor of fruit squeezing at the factory\, Tooti now utilises her skills in generating a fruit chorus\, whilst Fruity – taste tester extraordinaire – entices the hoards to taste the goodness of her fruit platter. \nAre you ready to cut the cheese with these berserk banana battling beauties?. \nA flamboyant\, all singing\, all dancing street theatre extravaganza. \nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n10-10.30am Kirkgate \n11.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm City Centre streets
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tooti-fruity-3/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T140357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T095536Z
UID:4582-1751721300-1751723100@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Ripon Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Dance Academy offers high quality dance training in Ballet\, Modern Jazz\, Tap\, Contemporary and Acro. Classes are offered from pre school to 18 and pupils have the opportunity to take part in IDTA examinations\, full school shows and dance festivals. \nRDA will also be performing on Sunday in Ripon Spa Gardens from 10-10.30am and on Ripon Market Place as part of the Little Bird Artisan Market from 2.30-3pm \nFREE EVENT \n1.15-1.45pm Minster Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T113737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T131452Z
UID:4512-1751723100-1751725800@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250505T141252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141252Z
UID:4739-1751723100-1751725800@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Olivia Corbin-Phillip (Stories with Liv) in this interactive outdoor storytelling event\, perfect for children aged 3-7. \nFREE EVENT \n1.45-2.30pm Minster Gardens \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T150026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T130515Z
UID:4593-1751724000-1751725800@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Sponge & Flour Power
DESCRIPTION:Stilt walking Cake and Baker\, presented by Chicks on Sticks \nCome and meet a living\, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness!\nTowering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge\, a giant stilt cake\, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouth-watering sweets\, cherries and lollipops.\nBeside the cake stands Flour Power\, the baker\, who created this confection\, beaming with pride. They invite festival goers to join in the fun. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with the sweetest duo in town!\n\nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n11.30am-12noon Market Place \n2-2.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3.30-4pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/victoria-sponge-flour-power-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T130548Z
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SUMMARY:Cloudscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes\, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. \nAs you like back to watch the clouds\, you’ll listen on headphones to a story all about the clouds\, the sky and Lorna’s journey of a lifetime with her father. Take some festival chill-out time. \nIf you prefer to use your own headphones and device you can scan a QR code on site. \n\nFREE EVENT – donations welcome \n10.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n12.30pm-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n2-3.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cloudscapes-3/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T151411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T134353Z
UID:4602-1751725800-1751727600@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Lula on the Loose
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lula Hoopa -our dynamic hula hoop circus act roaming the streets of Ripon. \nFREE EVENT – this is a walkabout performance – catch her if you can! \n10.30-11.00am Cathedral Forecourt\n(12.45 – 1.15pm Market Place – static performance)\n2.30-3pm Kirkgate \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/lula-on-the-loose-2/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T134018Z
UID:4617-1751725800-1751727600@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Story Cart
DESCRIPTION:A travelling storyteller and his medieval cart. Choose a myth or a monster and see where the story leads. Presented by Eden Ballantyne from Stories Alive. \nAnd watch out for the Story Cart as it travels up Kirkgate ahead of each performance\, gathering an audience along the way.. \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am-12noon Minster Gardens \n2.30-3pm Minster Gardens \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-story-cart-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142720
CREATED:20250421T114610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T133854Z
UID:4520-1751725800-1751728500@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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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