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SUMMARY:Head in the Clouds
DESCRIPTION:A serene and beautiful walkabout act of three wandering women with their head in the clouds…. Feeling foggy?… In limbo?….When things get a little stormy\, remember that after the rain comes a rainbow…these airheads will leave you feeling on cloud 9! \nCuriously quirky walkabout act brought to you by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n11.45am– 12.15pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/head-in-the-clouds-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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 at the Little Bird Artisan Market from 2.30-3pm and on Saturday at Minster Gardens from 1.15-1.45pm \nFREE EVENT \n12-12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T123500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.15pm \n2.15pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2025-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160716Z
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SUMMARY:The Puppet Petting Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come join us down on the farm for this brand-new puppet show from HandMade Theatre. Featuring a wonderful collection of loveable animals from the cheeky goat to the giant highland cow. Playfully interact with these wonderful puppets and enjoy original music and songs.\nThe puppets are handcrafted from recycled materials and come to life in this fun filled show suitable for the whole family.\n\nFREE EVENT \n10.30-11am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.15-12.45pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.45-3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/puppet-petting-farm/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162354Z
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SUMMARY:The Pied Piper
DESCRIPTION:Notice this Notice are proud to present their brand new adaptation of Pied Piper of Hamelin! Based on Robert Browning’s much loved poem\, the mischievous Piper outwits the greedy townsfolk and their plague of pesky rats. \nExpect a RAT-ical performance with music\, witty wordplay\, and plenty of audience participation as we bring this classic tale to Ripon. Grab your walking shoes and prepare for a laugh-out-loud theatrical treat! \nFREE EVENT \n11-11.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.30-1pm Ripon Market Place \n2.15-2.45 Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-pied-piper-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250421T164200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134536Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Cart
DESCRIPTION:Bee guides Bombus and Borage have left the hive with the Bee Cart – their mobile world of interaction\, bee wisdom and surreal fun. Delve into the world of bees\, learn the pollen packing dance\, the waggle dance\, try out their buzz pollinator\, and maybe even get your nose pollinated! Presented by Pif Paf. \nFREE EVENT \n10.15 Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market) \n12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15 Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/bee-cart-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T122754Z
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SUMMARY:Open the Book - The Story of Joseph
DESCRIPTION:The story of Joseph (and his famous technicolour dream-coat) in around 20 minutes.  Performed by Open the Book. \nOpen the Book say: “We are a group of Christians from a number of churches in Ripon who go into schools to act out Bible Stories.  If you ask a Primary aged school child from Ripon they will know about us! We aim to make these stories accessible to young people and adults alike\, with opportunities for audience participation!  We’d love to hear from people who would like to get involved.  Contact John 01765 690930 or office@holytrinityripon.org.uk ” \nFREE EVENT \n1 – 1.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/open-the-book-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T133500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.15pm \n2.15pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2025-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250420T121200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T123827Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon Walled Garden Performers
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to welcome these performers back to the festival. Here’s what they told us about their group: \n“At Ripon Walled garden\, members attend the day service and take part in different activities such as dance\, drama and singing with Makaton signs. Through singing\, they learn Makaton sign language which improves communication. Dance and drama promote a sense of well-being and confidence. All our members are now well-rehearsed and have performed many times\, both at the garden and at community events. Our theatre performers will be bringing you a selection of numbers from recent performances.” \nFREE EVENT \n1.30-2pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-walled-garden-performers-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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SUMMARY:A Knight Away
DESCRIPTION:Follow Sir Kuss and his loyal (if somewhat grumbling) squire on their well deserved time off! \nAfter many a quest\, its finally time for a rather well-earned holiday. It was very kind of The Knightly Order to send him on this permanent vacation. As a paragon of Justice – Sir Kuss feels this is nothing more than a very well deserved reward for his lifelong heroics! \nOf course\, if you were to ask his ever-loyal and forever-burdened squire\, you might hear suggestions that The Knightly Order were actually quite keen to ‘relocate’ him. Bored of his endless stories and nostalgic re-enactments\, and shaking their heads at his somewhat ‘dated’ ideals and understanding of chivalry. It was felt that a bit of a ‘rework’ of the order was… well\, in order. \nWith plate mail\, swim shorts\, holiday games\, sights to see\, and axes to juggle – this bumbling entourage of knightly stupidity are absolutely delighted to meet you! \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus Theatre. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/knight-away/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T141500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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SUMMARY:Breadcrumbs
DESCRIPTION:Hansel and Gretel are siblings that just can’t seem to get along. They argue about everything: Who’s the loudest\, who’s the fastest\, who’s the smartest\, who’s Mum’s favourite\, and who gets the most Christmas presents?!\nSo when they wake up lost and confused in the heart of the enchanted forest one day\, it’s no surprise they even disagree about how they came to be there! But with only a trail of breadcrumbs to guide them home\, they’ll have to put aside their differences once and for all to solve the mystery of how they got there and make it home in time for tea!\nThis family show packed full of music\, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble celebrates how even the simplest story can become the wildest fairytale in the hands of the right storyteller! \nAge guide 3+ \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am -12.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/breadcrumbs-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250321T090007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T124633Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Skills with Tit for Tat
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Theatre Festival 2024\nHave a go with juggling balls and clubs\, poi and ribbon twirling\, staff spinning\, Chinese yoyo\, diabolo\, balancing props and handstand tuition. Take time out from seeing shows to have some fun with the experts. \nTit for Tat are an eccentric Circus Theatre company that believes in celebrating the ordinary. They create high-octane entertainment for public spaces\, arts events and theatres. Catch them on Saturday too in the Market Place with their acrobatic fire-juggling show – Books! \nRipon Spa Gardens\n11am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3pm\nFREE drop-in session
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/circus-skills-with-tit-for-tat-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T143500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250421T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134029Z
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.15pm \n2.15pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T144500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250421T162041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162041Z
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SUMMARY:The Pied Piper
DESCRIPTION:Notice this Notice are proud to present their brand new adaptation of Pied Piper of Hamelin! Based on Robert Browning’s much loved poem\, the mischievous Piper outwits the greedy townsfolk and their plague of pesky rats. \nExpect a RAT-ical performance with music\, witty wordplay\, and plenty of audience participation as we bring this classic tale to Ripon. Grab your walking shoes and prepare for a laugh-out-loud theatrical treat! \nFREE EVENT \n11-11.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.30-1pm Ripon Market Place \n2.15-2.45 Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-pied-piper/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250421T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135838Z
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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 at Ripon Spa Gardens from 10-10.30am and on Saturday at Minster Gardens from 1.15-1.45pm \nFREE EVENT \n2.30-3pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-sunday/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250421T160835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160835Z
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SUMMARY:The Puppet Petting Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come join us down on the farm for this brand-new puppet show from HandMade Theatre. Featuring a wonderful collection of loveable animals from the cheeky goat to the giant highland cow. Playfully interact with these wonderful puppets and enjoy original music and songs.\nThe puppets are handcrafted from recycled materials and come to life in this fun filled show suitable for the whole family.\n\nFREE EVENT \n10.30-11am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.15-12.45pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.45-3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-puppet-petting-farm-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20250421T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134620Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Cart
DESCRIPTION:Bee guides Bombus and Borage have left the hive with the Bee Cart – their mobile world of interaction\, bee wisdom and surreal fun. Delve into the world of bees\, learn the pollen packing dance\, the waggle dance\, try out their buzz pollinator\, and maybe even get your nose pollinated! Presented by Pif Paf. \nFREE EVENT \n10.15am Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market) \n12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/beecart/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T114500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T102329Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Launch into space from the teepee at The Ripon Inn\, with a space-themed storytelling session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.  Explore the story with hands-on sensory activities that spark the imagination and engage the senses. Get ready for a bit of cosmic creativity… \nFor thirsty and hungry explorers\, there’s the chance to refuel at The Ripon Inn after you come back to earth! \nStorytime led by artists from Yorkshire CREATE. \nAge Guide 0-5 \nTickets £6 \n*Grown-ups go FREE*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cosmic-storytime/
LOCATION:The Ripon Inn\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2BU
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T132811Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing with Colours
DESCRIPTION:Co-created with learning-disabled people and their families in Bradford\, Dancing with Colours is a participatory performance that blends movement\, music\, and most importantly\, colour! The audience are just as important as the performers; challenging ideas of who gets to make art and how. Expect a joyful\, sensory\, (and very messy!)\, colourful experience as artist JoAnne Harris invites you to dance with pastels and paint\, bringing the space to life. \nWhether you prefer to watch or jump right in\, JoAnne hopes you’ll leave feeling inspired to find moments of creativity in your own lives. This performance is relaxed and lets audiences engage in whatever way is comfortable for them. The age range is 4+ but all are welcome. \nThe performance is messy and although we try to facilitate as best we can\, some of the materials used can stain clothes. As such\, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained. \nLead Artist and Performer – JoAnne Haines\nDirector – Rachel Dean\nMusician/Improviser – Zoe Katsilerou\nProducer – Mind the Gap \nMind the Gap is an internationally recognised theatre company and arts organisation based in Bradford. Founded in 1988\, the company is dedicated to creating bold\, innovative theatre while championing the voices and talents of learning disabled and neurodivergent artists. \nRefreshments served from 4.30pm. \nAge Guide 4+ \nTickets £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/dancing-with-colours/
LOCATION:Harrogate Road Methodist Hall\, Harewood Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T075255Z
UID:5716-1783623600-1783630800@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Ripon Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION:Explore our hauntingly beautiful city after dark and delve into its eerie past. Wander the ancient streets and places of Ripon with our expert and knowledgeable guides. Expect tales and history of characters long gone but thought to have left something behind. Discover frightening events in the most unlikely places.\nAll timed to enable you to see and hear the Ripon Hornblower at 9pm in the Market Square.\nProceeds from this walk generously donated to Ripon Theatre Festival.\nTicket Price: £6 (£4)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-ghost-walk-26/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T174500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T151030Z
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SUMMARY:Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:The perfect opportunity for all the family to experience and share the charm of opera as a relaxed and welcoming tea-time treat. \nCome with us on a fun\, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Led by a trio of opera singers and an accordionist\, Mini Magic Flute follows a Prince’s search for a Princess\, but nothing is quite as it first appears… Join a host of fantastical characters – from a bird-catcher to a dragon! – on this magical adventure. \nEnchanting for all ages but especially designed for those aged 4–7\, with young people invited to a craft activity beforehand to create something to compliment the performance. \nOpera North is a national opera company based in Leeds\, and leading UK arts organisation. Rooted in the North of England\, international in outlook\, they create extraordinary experiences\, every day. Opera North believes opera and music is for everyone\, and champions diversity in artists\, repertoire and audiences. They aim to create extraordinary experiences through participative arts and family performances. \nRefreshments served from 4pm with opportunity for young people to get ‘crafty’  – donations to Ripon Community Poppy Project \nAge Guide 4-7 \nTickets £12 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/little-listeners-mini-magic-flute/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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SUMMARY:Big Family Weekend: Saturday
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\n\nDo What Ya Mamma Told Ya! \nComedy circus and cooking from mother and daughter duo. A joyous journey of plate spinning\, food juggling and fire blazing! Will clumsy assistant\, Tiny T finally get to taste the food? A feast of food fusion across geography and generations. Presented by Just More Productions.\n\n\nOut of the Blue \nAll the way from Turin! Wash away your troubles with the wonderfully subversive and interactive circus show by leading Italian female clown Fra Martó all about doing the laundry. Immerse yourself in laughter and bubbles. Never has trying to keep the house clean been so much fun. Presented by Fra Marto.\n\n\nThe Lost Bus to Ripon \nAn interactive audio show for kids\, their grown ups and grown ups who still think they’re kids. Hop on board\, pop on some headphones and enjoy the adventure! Gary the driver is always getting lost – where on Earth will we end up next? Don’t worry – Mike the Conductor is there to help. \nPerformed inside a stationary vintage bus generously supplied by The Last Stop\, Bedale. Presented by Ragged Edge Productions.\n\n\nYe Birdz \n\nA magical walkabout act featuring stunning stilt costumes\, live percussion and a soundtrack by BORG. Two beautiful birds have travelled far from a time long\, long ago. In search of song and dance and drums and a meadow where yellow flowers grow. On their way a drummer they found who vowed to tag along and entertain the people they meet with drums and dance and song! Presented by Chicks on Sticks. \n\n\n\n\n\nCopyright of Mike Jarman Photography\nAround the World with Phileas Fogg: Day 79 \nJoin Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. The year is 1872 and it’s day 79 of the journey. Our intrepid adventurers are just hours away from crossing the finish line\, if they can just coerce their hot air balloons to go in the right direction they stand to win a grand prize. \nPresented by Dizzy O’Dare.\n\n\n The Museum of Memorable Trees \nLet the curator guide you around this miniature exhibition on wheels. Discover amazing stories of great trees that have woven themselves into people’s lives and memories. Listen to evocative tales and calming soundscapes as you explore behind every door. There’s plenty of space left\, have you got a fantastic tree you can add to the museum? \nPresented by Harry Pizzey.\n\n\n \nTony and Ray Find Their Feet \nFriendship\, rivalry\, work tools\, tomfoolery and dance as a pair of workers become distracted from their tasks. Mixing slapstick\, eccentric dance\, silent clowning and squeak wrangling\, the show reimagines vaudeville and silent film traditions for audiences today. \nUnexpected\, uplifting and undeniably funny. \nPresented by Rudkin and Hicks\n\n\nCount Ocular \nA captivating\, gothic vaudeville piece for the whole family like no other\, featuring table-top puppetry\, close-up magic and enchanting original music to transport audiences back to the bizarre delights of vaudeville and variety. Join the loveable enigma that is Count Ocular as he defies the laws of physics through laughter\, skill and mystery. \nPresented by Tatwood Puppets.\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. \nPresented by Tall Paul.\n\n\nHodman and Sally \nEnchanting and heart-warming puppetry walkabout. Hodman and Sally have lived happily by themselves for hundreds of years\, blissfully unaware of the changing world around them. Now they have ventured out in search of fame\, fortune and friendship\, enjoying a second youth touring the world with their possessions strapped to their backs. \nPresented by The Flying Buttresses.\n\n\nKirkgate Street Party \nThe festival fun goes on with local musicians performing 4-8pm. Enjoy a meal nearby or an al fresco drink before taking in another show. Presented in partnership with Ripon Open Mic Night. \nSponsored by The Portly Pig.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\n400 Roses\nAll for One Choir\nCalle Oche\nGrace Hughes\nHampsthwaite Primary School\nHG33 band\nJanice Hopkinson\nLily Worth\nRipon Dance Academy\nRipon Youth Theatre\nSkellsiders\nSlubbing Billy’s Morris\nSomewhere Road\nSt Aelred’s Irish Dance\nThe Music Bank\, Knaresborough\nThe Workhouse Walkabouts\nYorkshire CREATE\nYorkshire Voices
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/big-family-weekend-saturday/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre (Various locations)\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,dance,family,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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SUMMARY:Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
DESCRIPTION:A musical comedy that’s out of this world! \nBlast off with ASTRO NORMA on a madcap\, musical quest to find Grandpa’s lost star. But beware! The sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail\, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens\, rib-tickling robots\, and interplanetary puppets\, this joyful space odyssey will have kids reaching for the stars… \nAstro Norma is the brand-new show from BBC Popcorn New Writing Award nominated FLADAM (Flo Poskitt and Adam Sowter) best known for their hit shows GREEN FINGERS and HALLOWBEAN. Following a successful UK tour and a joyous run at Glastonbury Festival\, the duo can’t wait to touch down in Ripon this summer! \n“…the most amazing\, hilarious musical comedy duo” BBC Radio \n“Imagination\, catchy songs and big personality” The Scotsman \nPerformances at 10.30am & 12 noon\, running time approximately 45 mins \nAge Guide  3-10 \nTickets £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/astro-norma-and-the-cosmic-piano/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T182523Z
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SUMMARY:Stories with Liv
DESCRIPTION:The story of The Mischievous Monkey in the comfortable and relaxed surroundings of the front room of The Unicorn (Wetherspoons’). \nOlivia Corbin-Phillip is a popular professional storyteller from Leeds. She leads regular sessions at Leeds Playhouse and across the region. \nAge guide 3-7 \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nLiv will also be popping up in the back room of The Little Ripon Bookshop with Jack and the Flumflum Tree 12.45-1.30pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stories-with-liv/
LOCATION:The Unicorn Hotel\, 2 Market Place East\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T171328Z
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SUMMARY:Puppetry for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeet some puppets and learn some basic techniques with Mark Edwards from Puppet Power North. Create a simple puppet and learn how to make it move. \nMark Edwards has honed his puppetry skills over the last decade working with amateur societies\, schools and youth groups. Mark frequently directs productions for RAOS Musical Theatre Company\, including their recent 9 to 5 at Harrogate Theatre and Avenue Q at Ripon Arts Hub in 2023 when his puppetry skills came to the fore. He is directing No Strings Attached- a Puppet Cabaret specially for Ripon Theatre Festival on Sunday 12 July. \nNo previous experience necessary.\nParticipants must be aged 8+ & 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/puppetry-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T081829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T081829Z
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SUMMARY:Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
DESCRIPTION:A musical comedy that’s out of this world! \nBlast off with ASTRO NORMA on a madcap\, musical quest to find Grandpa’s lost star. But beware! The sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail\, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens\, rib-tickling robots\, and interplanetary puppets\, this joyful space odyssey will have kids reaching for the stars… \nAstro Norma is the brand-new show from BBC Popcorn New Writing Award nominated FLADAM (Flo Poskitt and Adam Sowter) best known for their hit shows GREEN FINGERS and HALLOWBEAN. Following a successful UK tour and a joyous run at Glastonbury Festival\, the duo can’t wait to touch down in Ripon this summer! \n“…the most amazing\, hilarious musical comedy duo” BBC Radio \n“Imagination\, catchy songs and big personality” The Scotsman \nPerformances at 10.30am & 12 noon\, running time approximately 45 mins \nAge Guide  3-10 \nTickets £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/astro-norma-and-the-cosmic-piano-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
CREATED:20260328T070034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183050Z
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SUMMARY:Stories with Liv
DESCRIPTION:The story of Jack and the Flumflum Tree (Julia Donaldson) in the backroom of our favourite bookshop. \nOlivia Corbin-Phillip is a popular professional storyteller from Leeds. She leads regular sessions at Leeds Playhouse and across the region. \nAge guide 3-7 \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nLiv will also be popping up in the front room of The Unicorn (Wetherspoons’) with The Mischievous Monkey 10.45-11.30am. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stories-with-liv-2/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T222116
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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