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SUMMARY:Logy on Fire
DESCRIPTION:Juggling danger and excitement\, this show is raw\, rock ‘n’ roll and full of danger. Playing with fire and risking lacerations and climaxing in a perilous display of equilibrium and custom-made razor-sharp unique object juggling like you have never seen before! \nLogy is a Belfast-based bearded multi manipulator and performer. Performing since 2001\, he has performed all over the world as a successful street entertainer and stage performer. \nFREE EVENT \nMarket Place 10.30am – 11.15am \nMinster Gardens 12.30 – 1.15pm
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/logy-on-fire/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T111500
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SUMMARY:Ayla's Dream
DESCRIPTION:Another magical miniature suitcase show from expert puppeteers\, Eye of Newt. A captivating tale of night skies\, light and counting sheep. Puppet workshop making beautiful moths accompanies the library performance. \nAge guide ​3-10 \nA Pay What ​You Can event. Recommended price £4 per ​child. \nPerformance is also repeated every ten minutes in Ripon Cathedral from 12noon-12.30pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/aylas-dream/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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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. \nProfessional acts come together with community performers including Ripon City Morris Dancers\, the Rock Choir and Ripon Youth Theatre. \nPerformances will be staged at Ripon Market Place\, Minster Gardens (in front of the Courthouse Museum)\, on Ripon Cathedral Forecourt and on Kirkgate. Watch out for fire-juggling\, giant birds of paradise\, interactive dance\,  barmy tea-ladies and don’t forget to catch a ride for a Sedan Chair story! \nAll events are FREE. \nPrintable running orders for Saturday 6 July area available here. \n  \n\n\n\n\nArcade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedusa\n\n\n\n\n\nRock Choir\n\n\n\n\n\nLogy on Fire\n\n\n\n\n\nRipon City Morris\n\n\n\n\n\nBachelors of Paradise\n\n\n\n\n\nSedan Chair Stories\n\n\n\n\n\nRipon Youth Theatre\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tea Cosies\n\n\n\n\n\nMedieval Maniax\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wakeman Mummers\n\n\n\n\n\n400 Roses and Thorns\n\n\n\n\n\nStone Soup\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkhouse Walkabouts\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/saturday-street-entertainment-2/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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SUMMARY:The Tea Cosies
DESCRIPTION:Meet Dorothy Dunker\, Tippy Teapot and Barbara Bourbon. Come and have a natter with our colourful crochet trolley dollies! \nThere’s always a warm brew and plate of goodies on show when these ladies are about… \n“One lump or two?”… \nA fun\, family-friendly walkabout act with dance\, stories and jokes. There are also a few interactive games which may involve biscuits! \nFREE EVENT \n10 – 10.30am City Centre streets \n11.30 – 12 noon City Centre streets \n1.30 – 2pm City Centre streets \n3pm – 3.30pm City Centre streets
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-tea-cosies/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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SUMMARY:Arcade
DESCRIPTION:Casson & Friends has a passion for bringing dance to people in new and unusual ways. Set to a bouncing electronic soundtrack\, ARCADE’s interactive dance games will connect you with the childlike joy of play. Watch the fun unfold or get stuck in with our friendly team of dancers\, led by The Gamesmaster. \nSix unique games in each set – some mesmerising & fun to watch\, \nothers invite gentle playful participation. \nCasson & Friends are known best for World Record Breaking \ninternational hit\, ‘The Dance WE Made’. \n“Absolute genius – whether you watch or participate\, it can’t fail to make you smile” Bradley Hemmings – Artistic Director\, Festival.org \nFREE EVENT \nMarket Place 10 – 10.30am \nCathedral Forecourt 11.30 – 12 noon \nMarket Place 1 – 1.30pm \nMarket Place 3 – 3.30pm
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/arcade/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20240323T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T150928Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Pop-Up Events
DESCRIPTION:We love our Pop-Up Events! Surprising events in surprising places. Puppets\, storytelling\, music\, heritage tales\, poetry\, music and theatre. Venues large and small\, across our beautiful city. Professional performances alongside community groups plus events from our Storyteller-in Residence and shows with links to the history of Ripon. \nPlease note: some of these events are ticketed – check each event listing for full details.\nPrintable running orders for Saturday 6 July are available here. \n\n\n\n \nTime\nVenue\n\n\nTales from Honeypot Village\n9.30-10.15am\nThe Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoons)\n\n\nRock Choir\n10.15-10.45am\nRipon Cathedral\n\n\nAyla’s Dream (with workshop)\n10.30-11.15am\nRipon Library\n\n\nTheatre for One\n10.45-11.30am\nRipon Cathedral\n\n\nSnakes and Ladders at the Workhouse\n11am-12.30pm\nWorkhouse Museum\n\n\nYorkshire Voices\n11.30am-12 noon\nRipon Cathedral\n\n\nTales from Honeypot Village\n11.30am-12.15am\nLittle Ripon Bookshop\n\n\nAyla’s Dream\n12-12.30pm\nRipon Cathedral\n\n\nU3A Folk Group\n12.30-1pm\nRipon Cathedral\n\n\nSnakes and Ladders at the Workhouse\n1-3pm\nWorkhouse Museum\n\n\nTheatre for One\n1.30-2.30pm\nKirkgate\n\n\nThe Trial of John Sinkler\n2-3pm\nCourthouse Museum\n\n\nTheatre for One\n3-4pm\nKirkgate\n\n\nKirkgate Street Party\n3-6pm\nKirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/saturday-pop-up-events/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T101500
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20240322T173939Z
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SUMMARY:Tales from Honeypot Village
DESCRIPTION:Join our Storyteller in Residence\, Ilaria\, for a breakfast-time adventure. Funny and interactive stories featuring loveable characters Rita the Mouse and The Tidy Trolls. \nAge guide ​4+ \nA Pay What ​You Can event. Recommended price £4 per ​child. \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tales-from-honeypot-village/
LOCATION:The Unicorn Hotel\, 2 Market Place East\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20240322T061530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T211419Z
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SUMMARY:Trunk Tales
DESCRIPTION:A well-travelled lady arrives with her trunk of tales that tell of boastful toads\, magical fish and fearsome beasts. Using only the contents of her magical luggage\, she creates Arabic seas\, epic mountains\, fields of turnips and the tallest trees. Interactive stories from around the world. Imagination is the only passport you’ll need.The perfect tea-time treat for families.\nAge guide ​4+\nPresented by Tell Tale Hearts\n​Performance takes place in ​The Ripon Inn Garden Marquee \nTickets £6 per child (accompanying grown-ups go free)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/trunk-tales/
LOCATION:The Ripon Inn\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2BU
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20240322T061507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T115439Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with RTF Storyteller in Residence
DESCRIPTION:Storytime for pre-schoolers and those they bring with them.Can you help Derek the Dragon? Will you cheer on Rita the mouse in her skateboarding competition? And is your bedroom as messy as Brian the chickens?\nAge guide ​2-5\nA Pay What ​You Can event. Recommended price £4 per ​child. \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/storytime/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20240322T061559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T141205Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders
DESCRIPTION:A lonely little owl wants nothing more than to fly into the night and join his friends. But how can he\, when he is made from wood? The arrival of another lonely soul changes his life as he strives to help. Join Hoglets Theatre on a magical journey of singing owls\, fantasy worlds\, friendship and love. Featuring beautiful handmade puppets\, original music and an age-old message that the love we show to others comes back to us in time. \nPerformance plus optional puppet-making activity. \nPresented by Hoglets Theatre. \nTickets £5 Please note that usual National Trust admission fees apply. \nRunning time approx: 40mins (plus 20 min post-show activity ). Suitable for ages 3+ \nPerformance also at 11am
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/wood-owl-and-the-box-of-wonders-2/
LOCATION:Fountains Mill at National Trust Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal\, Fountains Abbey\, Fountains Lane\, Ripon\, HG4 3DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240526T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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SUMMARY:Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders
DESCRIPTION:A lonely little owl wants nothing more than to fly into the night and join his friends. But how can he\, when he is made from wood? The arrival of another lonely soul changes his life as he strives to help. Join Hoglets Theatre on a magical journey of singing owls\, fantasy worlds\, friendship and love. Featuring beautiful handmade puppets\, original music and an age-old message that the love we show to others comes back to us in time. \nPerformance plus optional puppet-making activity. \nPresented by Hoglets Theatre. \nTickets £5 Please note that usual National Trust admission fees apply. \nRunning time approx: 40mins (plus 20 min post-show activity ). Suitable for ages 3+ \nPerformance also at 2pm
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/wood-owl-and-the-box-of-wonders/
LOCATION:Fountains Mill at National Trust Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal\, Fountains Abbey\, Fountains Lane\, Ripon\, HG4 3DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T130147Z
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SUMMARY:Robin Hood
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the award-winning company presents Robin Hood\, an action-packed heist for the whole family. A team of cheeky misfits swoop in to bring down the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham\, and they never miss. This fast-moving production delivers huge laughs\, swashbuckling adventures\, and well-deserved revenge!\nPack a picnic and cheer on the underdogs as Illyria hits the target in another unforgettable season of outdoor theatre.\nAdapted by Oliver Grey. Presented by Illyria.\nRunning time (approx): 1hr 50mins (including 20 minute interval). Suitable for ages 5+\nSponsored by Elstob & 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. \nSunday 11th June\, 6pm \nTickets £10.00 – £16.00
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/robin-hood/
LOCATION:Fountains Abbey\, Fountains Abbey\, West Gate Entrance\, Ripon\, HG4 3DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T161500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T090311Z
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SUMMARY:Dream of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:The adventure of a lifetime turns into a disaster for this fisherman! \nBut when a friendly whale shows him the truth of the sea\, his life is changed in ways he could never have imagined. \nThe ocean comes to life around him with more beauty than he knew existed and as time passes it changes him for the better. \nFilled with energy\, light and sound\, this show for all ages shows a world usually hidden from view below the waves. \nWith plenty of laughs\, special effect\, movement\, live audio and light effects\, it’s guaranteed to leave you in awe at the wonder of the sea. \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/dream-of-the-sea/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T154500
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20230331T100055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T090421Z
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SUMMARY:A la Puppet Carte
DESCRIPTION:On the menu is not one\, not two\, but three pop up puppet stages built onto the backs of electric tricycles. \nEach mobile stage is a show full of surprises\, fun and heart-warming stories of friendship and a sense of home. \nStories include the Story of the Scary Noise and the Magic Samovar. \nPresented by Thingumajig Theatre. \nSuitable for all ages. \n1pm-1.45pm & 3pm–3.45pm \nAlso catch them on the Market Place at 11am \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/a-la-puppet-carte/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T090823Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Skills with The Fire Man Dave
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in session for all ages. \nHave a go with juggling balls or clubs\, plate-spinning\, diabolo\, hula hooping and more. \nA great way to spend some time before the next show begins! \nDrop in any time between 12.30 and 2.30 \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/circus-skills-with-the-fire-man-dave/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T171058Z
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SUMMARY:Noah’s Ark
DESCRIPTION:School assembly favourites Open the Book present a pop-up open-air theatre version of the famous Old Testament story in front of the bandstand. \nLet’s hope the deluge remains imaginary. \nFree event – just turn up \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/noahs-arc/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20230331T100015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T090954Z
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SUMMARY:Wonderland of Games
DESCRIPTION:Join Rhubarb Theatre as you shrink into the gardens of the Queen of Hearts to find yourselves amongst her large lawn games. \nOnce there you might get knotted up in the Alice-themed twister\, go crackers with the croquet\, or become champions of the chequers board. \nBut watch out for her court jokers\, bringing mayhem and madness\, as well as the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter. \nAn interactive experience from Rhubarb Theatre combining street theatre\, family games and weird and wonderful walkabout characters. \n11.30am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 3.30pm \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/wonderland-of-games/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144338
CREATED:20230331T100055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T091029Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Red
DESCRIPTION:A modern retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood tale\, full of red-related surprises\, a pinch of feminism and a mini mob of original puppet characters; all crammed into one large\, furry suitcase! \nWhen Gran and Red contemplate their fate inside the wolf’s stomach\, a flash of motivation leads our heroine to ‘see red’ and plan a dramatic escape… \nExpert puppeteers Frolicked remind us that it’s okay to be angry and that little girls have just as much courage as anyone else. Including the big bad wolf! \nShow lasts 25 minutes. \nAge guide 5+ \n11am\, 12.30pm & 2pm \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/seeing-red/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144339
CREATED:20230331T100021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T091608Z
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SUMMARY:Seastorm in a Teacup
DESCRIPTION:A mermaid is an amazing gift for a young adventurer. But what do you do when it just won’t stop growing? \nA chance meeting\, an act of kindness and an unusual present lead a lonely young girl on the most unexpected journey. \nThis new play by Gemma Curry (The Sleep Pirates) will take you on an epic adventure of mystery\, magic and mermaids. \nWith storytelling\, music\, movement and puppetry\, little people will love this original tale about finding friendship presented by Hoglets Theatre. \nAge guide 3-7 \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/seastorm-in-a-teacup/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T144339
CREATED:20230331T100017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T072801Z
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SUMMARY:Family Events in Ripon Spa Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A whole day of family entertainment in the attractive surroundings of the Spa Gardens. \nWith open-air theatre for all ages\, puppet shows\, interactive games and even a chance to practice your circus skills\, this will be a boredom-free zone. \nThe professional programme will be complimented by music\, drama and dance performances from local groups inside and outside the bandstand. \nBring a blanket and a picnic\, buy an ice-cream from the café and plan to stay all day! \nAll events are free. The running order is: \n\n\n\n\nLawns\nBandstand area\n\n\n10.30am-11am\nSeastorm in a Teacup\nTrinity Singers\n\n\n11am-11.30am\nSeeing Red\nRipon Walled Garden Performers\n\n\n11.30am-12noon\nWonderland of Games\nCricket on the Hearth Dancers\n\n\n12noon-12.30pm\nWonderland of Games\nNoah’s Ark\n\n\n12.30pm-1pm\nSeeing Red / Circus Skills\nRipon Goes to Bollywood\n\n\n1pm-1.30pm\nCircus Skills\nA La Puppet Carte\n\n\n1.30pm-2:00pm\nCircus Skills\nA La Puppet Carte\n\n\n2pm-2.30pm\nSeeing Red / Circus Skills\nRipon U3A Ukulele Band\n\n\n2.30pm-3pm\nWonderland of Games\nTrinity Handbells\n\n\n3pm-3.30pm\nWonderland of Games\nA La Puppet Carte\n\n\n3.30pm-4pm\nDream of the Sea\nA La Puppet Carte\n\n\n4pm-4.30pm\nDream of the Sea\n\n\n\n\n\nSeastorm in a Teacup\n \nA mermaid is an amazing gift for a young adventurer. But what do you do when it just won’t stop growing? A chance meeting\, an act of kindness and an unusual present lead a lonely young girl on the most unexpected journey. \nThis new play by Gemma Curry (The Sleep Pirates) will take you on an epic adventure of mystery\, magic and mermaids. With storytelling\, music\, movement and puppetry\, little people will love this original tale about finding friendship presented by Hoglets Theatre. \nAge guide 3-7 \n10.30-11am \n\nSeeing Red\n \nA modern retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood tale\, full of red-related surprises\, a pinch of feminism and a mini mob of original puppet characters; all crammed into one large\, furry suitcase! \nWhen Gran and Red contemplate their fate inside the wolf’s stomach\, a flash of motivation leads our heroine to ‘see red’ and plan a dramatic escape… \nExpert puppeteers Frolicked remind us that it’s okay to be angry and that little girls have just as much courage as anyone else. Including the big bad wolf! \nShow lasts 25 minutes. \nAge guide 5+ \n11am\, 12.30pm\, 2pm \n\nWonderland of Games\n \nJoin Rhubarb Theatre as you shrink into the gardens of the Queen of Hearts to find yourselves amongst her large lawn games. Once there you might get knotted up in the Alice-themed twister\, go crackers with the croquet\, or become champions of the chequers board. But watch out for her court jokers\, bringing mayhem and madness\, as well as the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter. An interactive experience from Rhubarb Theatre combining street theatre\, family games and weird and wonderful walkabout characters. \n11.30am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 3.30pm \n\nNoah’s Ark\n \nSchool assembly favourites Open the Book present a pop-up open-air theatre version of the famous Old Testament story in front of the bandstand. Let’s hope the deluge remains imaginary. \n12pm – 12.30pm  \n\nCircus Skills with The Fireman Dave\n \nA drop-in session for all ages. Have a go with juggling balls or clubs\, plate-spinning\, diabolo\, hula hooping and more. A great way to spend some time before the next show begins! \n12.30pm-2.30pm \n\nA la Puppet Carte\n \nOn the menu is not one\, not two\, but three pop up puppet stages built onto the backs of electric tricycles. Each mobile stage is a show full of surprises\, fun and heart-warming stories of friendship and a sense of home. Presented by Thingumajig Theatre. \nSuitable for all ages. \n1pm-1.45pm & 3pm–3.45pm  \n\nDream of the Sea\n \nFrom the team that brought us Winne and Warwick (pictured) in 2022.  The adventure of a lifetime turns into a disaster for this fisherman! But when a friendly whale shows him the truth of the sea\, his life is changed in ways he could never have imagined. The ocean comes to life around him with more beauty than he knew existed and as time passes it changes him for the better. \nFilled with energy\, light and sound\, this show for all ages shows a world usually hidden from view below the waves. With plenty of laughs\, special effect\, movement\, live audio and light effects\, it’s guaranteed to leave you in awe at the wonder of the sea. \n3.30pm – 4.15pm \n\nLocal Performers\nEnjoy some super local performers throughout the day\, including: \nRipon Goes to Bollywood \nImage credit: Nathan Ward\nTrinity Singers \n \nRipon U3A Ukele Band \n \nCricket on the Hearth \n \nTrinity Handbells
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/family-events-in-ripon-spa-gardens/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:The Little Bird Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:The Festival teams up with Little Bird Artisan Markets to bring you colourful characters\, music and puppetry throughout the day. \nWatch out for the Have-a-Go Pirates\, Monsieur Monsieur the Mime Artist and characters from Alice in Wonderland mingling with buskers and community performers. \nHighlights of the day include tricycle-pulled puppet shows from Thingumajig Theatre and the Rock Choir. \nLots of free entertainment whilst you browse the curated stalls from independent traders across the region. \nThe running order for the Market Place Zone is: \n\n\n\n9.30am-10.30am\nPuppets for Breakfast (The Unicorn)\n\n\n10am-10.30am\nRock Choir\n\n\n10.30am-11am\nMonsieur Monsieur\n\n\n11am-12noon\nA La Puppet Carte\nStumbling Over Eden (Claro Lounge)\n\n\n12noon-12.30pm\nHave-a-Go Pirates\nTrinity Singers\n\n\n12.30pm-1pm\nLily Worth\n\n\n1pm-1.30pm\nWonderland characters\n\n\n1.30pm-2pm\nHave-a-Go Pirates\n\n\n2pm-2.30pm\nPassion for Movement Dancers\n\n\n2.30pm-3pm\nSteve Bonham\n\n\n\n\nHave A Go Pirates\n \nAlthough these pirates might look the part they haven’t really got that much experience pirating. Actually they haven’t got any\, but they’re trying really hard. \nAs they make their way through the crowded streets they practice their pillaging techniques\, although being so overly critical of their own performances they never actually manage to get any pillaging done. \nWith their ‘Practice Pirate Ship’ and their pirate wits about them all around will want to join in the banter and help them become the true pirates that deep down they know they are. \n\nA la Puppet Carte\n \nOn the menu is not one\, not two\, but three pop up puppet stages built onto the backs of electric tricycles. Each mobile stage is a show full of surprises\, fun and heart-warming stories of friendship and a sense of home. Stories include the Story of the Scary Noise and the Magic Samovar. Presented by Thingumajig Theatre. \n11am – 11.45am  \n\nThe Queen of Hearts and The Mad Hatter\n \n\nMonsieur Monsieur the Mime Artist\n \n\nSteve Bonham\n \n\nLocal Performers\nEnjoy some super local performers and buskers throughout the day! \nRock Choir\n \nTrinity Singers\n \nLily Worth\n \nPassion for Movement
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-little-bird-artisan-market/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Puppets for Breakfast: The House that Jack Built
DESCRIPTION:Hazelsong Theatre present The House that Jack Built – a high energy puppet show for children and families. \nCome and watch the two bungling performers try to control their wayward puppets popping up in all the wrong places. \nThey are going to need help to stop everything falling apart… \nAge guide 3+ \nPay What You Can (PWYC)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/puppets-for-breakfast-the-house-that-jack-built/
LOCATION:The Unicorn Hotel\, 2 Market Place East\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:The House that Jack Built
DESCRIPTION:Hazelsong Theatre present The House that Jack Built – a high energy puppet show for children and families. \nCome and watch the two bungling performers try to control their wayward puppets popping up in all the wrong places. \nThey are going to need help to stop everything falling apart… \nAge guide 3+ \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-house-that-jack-built/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T144339
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SUMMARY:Gav Cross: Twisted Tales for Terrible Children
DESCRIPTION:Scratch the surface of all the tales we have heard since childhood and we find they are dark\, nasty and full of dubious intention… \nA slight twist reveals the terrible\, the silly and the downright incredible ’truths’ hidden in plain sight. \nGav Cross: Storyteller\, Show Off and Chief Idiocy Wrangler vividly brings these old fables to life again. \n45 minutes of nonsense and nastiness that will trigger giggles and gasps\, with the added risk of ruining your childhood forever… \nAge guide 7+ \nAlso on at The Courthouse Museum at 12noon.  \nPay What You Can
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/gav-cross-twisted-tales-for-terrible-children-2/
LOCATION:Curzon Cinema\, 75 North Street\, Ripon\, HG4 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T150000
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SUMMARY:The Hare and the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Performed in miniature on beautiful sets within a vintage suitcase\, the tale of the adventurous Hare and her patient friend Moon is told through five delightful minutes of puppetry\, spoken word and music. Children and adults alike will be charmed by this enchanting story of night skies\, light and the joy of friendship. \n10-10.30am The Cabmans’ Shelter\, Market Place \n11.30am-12noon Minster Gardens\, Minster Road (next to the Cathedral) \n1-1.30pm The Little Ripon Bookshop\, Westgate \n2.30-3pm The GreenHouse\, North Street \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-hare-and-the-moon-4/
LOCATION:The GreenHouse\, 11 North Street\, Ripon\, HG41JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T143000
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SUMMARY:Open the Book
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Lion Storyteller Bible brought to life by school assembly-favourites. \nAge guide 5+ \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/open-the-book/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T163000
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SUMMARY:Beached
DESCRIPTION:A mini marvel of a show for a mini audience. Put on your headphones and become immersed in the tale of Arnold\, whose walk quickly becomes an adventure. \nA soundtrack is played on earphones for each audience member\, creating a little world to share. \nEach performance by renowned mask and puppet company Strangeface lasts for 10-15 minutes. \n“Spellbinding and magical!” “I’m speechless. Absolutely amazing! I want to see it again now!” \nSuitable for everyone old enough to sit still and/or wear headphones. \nEvery 20 minutes from 1.30pm – 2.30pm & 3.30pm – 4.30pm \nAlso on at Claro Lounge at 10.30am – 11.30pm \nPay What You Can (PWYC)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/beached-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Cathedral\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T133000
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SUMMARY:The Hare and the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Performed in miniature on beautiful sets within a vintage suitcase\, the tale of the adventurous Hare and her patient friend Moon is told through five delightful minutes of puppetry\, spoken word and music. Children and adults alike will be charmed by this enchanting story of night skies\, light and the joy of friendship. \n10-10.30am The Cabmans’ Shelter\, Market Place \n11.30am-12noon Minster Gardens\, Minster Road (next to the Cathedral) \n1-1.30pm The Little Ripon Bookshop\, Westgate \n2.30-3pm The GreenHouse\, North Street \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-hare-and-the-moon-3/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T144339
CREATED:20230331T100007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T104901Z
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SUMMARY:Gav Cross: Twisted Tales for Terrible Children
DESCRIPTION:Scratch the surface of all the tales we have heard since childhood and we find they are dark\, nasty and full of dubious intention… \nA slight twist reveals the terrible\, the silly and the downright incredible ’truths’ hidden in plain sight. \nGav Cross: Storyteller\, Show Off and Chief Idiocy Wrangler vividly brings these old fables to life again. \n45 minutes of nonsense and nastiness that will trigger giggles and gasps\, with the added risk of ruining your childhood forever… \nAge guide 7+ \nAlso on at The Cellar at the Curzon Cinema at 2.30pm \nPay What You Can
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/gav-cross-twisted-tales-for-terrible-children/
LOCATION:Courthouse Museum\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T123000
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SUMMARY:Steve Bonham: How to have an adventure
DESCRIPTION:Steve Bonham shares stories (and maybe a song or two) that celebrate the adventurer\, explorer and vagabond within us all. \nCatch Steve again at Claro Lounge at 11am on Sunday 11th June. \nFree event – just turn up
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/steve-bonham-how-to-have-an-adventure/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,music,spoken word
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