• The Story Cart

    Minster Gardens Minster Road,, Ripon, United Kingdom

    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. And watch out for the Story Cart as it travels up Kirkgate ahead of each performance, gathering an audience along the way.. FREE EVENT 11.30am-12noon Minster Gardens 2.30-3pm Minster …

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  • The Fantastic Mr Forster

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    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”! FREE EVENT 12.00 - 12.45pm Minster Gardens 2.30 - 3.15pm Market Place    

  • The Knighty Knights

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    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 …

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  • The Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show!

    Minster Gardens Minster Road,, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Classic seaside mayhem with a family friendly modern twist! Dame 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! All the puppet show favourites are here in a …

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  • Calamity Dames

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    "This town ain't big enough for the both of us...." Introducing 'CALAMITY DAMES' these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money! In a male dominated Rodeo arena, these horse ridin', gun slingin', whip crackin' gals are now calling the shots! A comedy dance theatre 'hoedown' inspired by famous Western films, …

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  • Victoria Sponge & Flour Power

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Stilt walking Cake and Baker, presented by Chicks on Sticks Come and meet a living, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness! Towering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge, a giant stilt cake, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouth-watering sweets, cherries and lollipops. Beside the cake stands Flour Power, the baker, who created this …

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  • The Wind in the Willows

    Ripon Races

    Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. And Rat likes picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad, bewitched by the roar of an engine and the screech of burning tyres, pursues his latest in a long …

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    £11 – £17
  • Head in the Clouds

    Ripon Spa Gardens Park Street, Ripon, United Kingdom

    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! Curiously quirky walkabout act brought to you by Kitsch n Sync Collective. FREE EVENT …

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  • Ripon Dance Academy

    Ripon Spa Gardens Park Street, Ripon, United Kingdom

    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. RDA will also be performing on Sunday at the Little Bird Artisan Market from …

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  • Sunday Street Entertainment at Little Bird Artisan Market

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Once again our Family Day takes place across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. A fantastic range of professional acts and community performances whilst you browse the stalls or pull up a deck chair and take the weight off for a while. All events are FREE. Head …

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  • Sunday Family Day

    Ripon Spa Gardens Park Street, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Once again our Family Day takes place across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. Open-air theatre, walkabout acts, circus skills workshops and Punch and Judy plus music, stories and dance from community groups. Bring a picnic to the park and stay all day! Join us for a …

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  • Bee Cart

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    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. FREE …

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