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. A magical show about friendship and ice cream, with …
Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. As 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 …
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 …
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. The libraries keep closing, their beloved books are being forced out into the streets, where the rain …
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 …
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! Having been the supervisor of fruit squeezing at the factory, Tooti now utilises her skills in …
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 mouthwatering sweets, cherries and lollipops. Beside the cake stands Flour Power, the baker, who created this …
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 …
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 …
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. A magical show about friendship and ice cream, with …
Catherine Jacob introduces her beautiful rhyming book for little ones. "My name is Doctor Fairytale, I'm always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy!" In a magical fairytale land, Doctor Fairytale and her dog, Nurse Pup, travel far and wide to help injured or poorly people! Rapunzel's head …
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- 12.45pm Minster Gardens 2.30 - 3.15pm Market Place
