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SUMMARY:All for One Choir
DESCRIPTION:All for One Choir \nRipon All For One Choir brings an uplifting performance packed with feel-good songs\, joyful harmonies\, and plenty of personality. A large and friendly community choir that loves sharing music that lifts spirits\, brings people together and leaves audiences smiling long after the final note. \nFREE EVENT \n3.30-4.00pm Ripon Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/all-for-one-choir/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Janice Hopkinson
DESCRIPTION:Janice Hopkinson \nJanice brings traditional folk and Morris tunes to life on the melodeon\, entertaining audiences with lively\, foot-tapping performances. \nFREE EVENT \n1.00-1.30pm Kirkgate (Cathedral end) \n3.30-4.00pm Kirkgate (Cathedral end) \nJanice will also be busking in the Arcade from 10.45-11.15am
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/janice-hopkinson-2/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Morris Dance from 400 Roses & Slubbing Billy's
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2005\, the 400 Roses are a unique dance troupe\, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance. \nThe Black\, Red and White themed costumes use an abundance of red and white silk roses to represent our Yorkshire and Lancashire origins. \nThe group is based in and practice in Shipley\, West Yorkshire. \nSlubbing Billy’s is a mixed Morris side dancing in the North West style. They dance in clogs and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers. A large bass drum keeps them in time and their musicians play traditional folk dance tunes. In purple kit \, sticks and bells they put on a colourful energetic display. \nThe Slubbing Billy’s will also be dancing on Sunday in Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market \nFREE EVENT \n9.45-10.15am Market Place \n12.30-1.00pm Ripon Cathedral forecourt \n2.30-3pm Ripon Cathedral forecourt \n4.00-4.30pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/morris-dance-from-400-roses-slubbing-billys-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:Kirkgate Street Party
DESCRIPTION:The fun continues on Kirkgate with local musicians from 4-8pm. Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants\, or have an al fresco drink before taking in another show. \nPresented in partnership with Ripon Music Open Mic Night. \nFREE EVENT – just turn up!
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/kirkgate-street-party-2026/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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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. \nFor the full programme with timings and locations visit Sunday’s schedule. \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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SUMMARY:Morris Dance from Slubbing Billy's & Medusa Gothic Morris
DESCRIPTION:Medusa Gothic Morris \nThis small Knaresborough based dance team brings elegance and Gothic mystery to the art of Morris dancing\, with black kit and purple hankies\, and tunes in a minor key. \nSlubbing Billy’s \nSlubbing Billy’s is a mixed Morris side dancing in the North West style. They dance in clogs and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers. A large bass drum keeps them in time and their musicians play traditional folk dance tunes. In purple kit \, sticks and bells they put on a colourful energetic display. \nThe Slubbing Billy’s will also be dancing on Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt and at the Market Place and on Sunday in the Spa Gardens at 3.30pm. \nFREE EVENT \n10.45-11.15am Little Bird Market \n1.00-1.30pm Little  Bird Market \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/morris-dance-from-slubbing-billys-medusa-gothic-morris/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:Ripon Trinity Singers
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Trinity Singers is a local community chamber choir rehearsing at St. Wilfrid’s Community Hall every Thursday evening during term time. \nThey say: “We sing a wide range of a cappella repertoire from medieval to contemporary in many different genres: classical\, folk\, world music\, pop….. and are happy to sing at any community event. Please contact Nicky Brierley-Woods for more information.” \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-trinity-singers-2026/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Morris Dance from Slubbing Billy's & Medusa Gothic Morris
DESCRIPTION:Slubbing Billy’s \nSlubbing Billy’s is a mixed Morris side dancing in the North West style. They dance in clogs and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers. A large bass drum keeps them in time and their musicians play traditional folk dance tunes. In purple kit \, sticks and bells they put on a colourful energetic display. \nMedusa Gothic Morris \nThis small Knaresborough based dance team brings elegance and Gothic mystery to the art of Morris dancing\, with black kit and purple hankies\, and tunes in a minor key. \nThe Slubbing Billy’s will also be dancing on Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt and at the Market Place and on Sunday in the Spa Gardens at 3.30pm. \nFREE EVENT \n10.45-11.15am Little Bird Market \n1.00-1.30pm Little  Bird Market \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/morris-dance-from-slubbing-billys-medusa-gothic-morris-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:Ripon Walled Garden & Jennyruth Workshops - The Big Red Shoes
DESCRIPTION:The Big Red Shoes is a playful\, participant-built performance created with Ripon Walled Garden\, Jennyruth Workshops\, and The Art Guild CIC. Using oversized props\, movement\, humour\, and Makaton\, it reimagines The Big Red Shoes as a story about pressure\, fame\, rest\, connection\, and the joy of dancing together. \nRipon Walled Garden supports adults with learning and physical disabilities through creative activities. They say\, “Our members love participating in the theatre festival and love sharing their creativity with new audiences.” \nJennyruth Workshops is a hub of creativity and skills development dedicated to providing meaningful work and opportunities for adults who have learning disabilities. \nProject led by Douglas Thompson and Sharon Hockin from The Art Guild: \nDouglas is an artist and workshop leader. He helps people make art\, drama and creative projects together\, bringing people of all ages and abilities together to have fun and learn new skills. \n​Douglas teaches creative workshops and helps run local arts events and festivals. He is studying for a PhD in art and disability studies and works to make the arts open to everyone. \nSharon loves art and loves how creating art makes her feel. She loves experimenting and playing with lots of different techniques and materials.  She was a teacher and now works with local charities\, festivals\, community groups and individuals exploring and developing work and ideas.  She says “I get a huge buzz out of working with people and hearing what they want to say\, that is  when the magic truly happens!” Sharon believes in having a voice and knows that art enables you to shout out about what is important to you. \n  \nFREE EVENT \n2.00-2.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/rwg-and-jennyruth-performers/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,family,music
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SUMMARY:Cricket on the Hearth
DESCRIPTION:Cricket on the Hearth is an Appalachian step dancing team that meets in St. John’s Church Hall\, Harrogate\, HG1 3DT\, on Sundays at 6.30pm to 8pm.  We are a mixed side and dance mostly to American old time music played on the fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin.  New members – dancers and musicians – are welcome. If interested\, please contact Stella by email\,  sfzealand@hotmail.co.uk \nFREE EVENT \n2.30-3.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cricket-on-the-hearth-2026/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:Morris Dance from Slubbing Billy's
DESCRIPTION:Slubbing Billy’s \nSlubbing Billy’s is a mixed Morris side dancing in the North West style. They dance in clogs and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers. A large bass drum keeps them in time and their musicians play traditional folk dance tunes. In purple kit \, sticks and bells they put on a colourful energetic display. \nThe Slubbing Billy’s will also be dancing on Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt and at the Market Place. \nFREE EVENT \n10.45-11.15am Little Bird Market (with Medusa Gothic Morris) \n1.00-1.30pm Little  Bird Market (with Medusa Gothic Morris) \n3.30-4.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/morris-dance-from-slubbing-billys/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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