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SUMMARY:Babies\, Books & Biscotti
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning with a sociable coffee\, then pop next door for a gentle sensory storytelling session with your baby.  Meet other parents and share baby book ideas. Calm\, connection\, and creativity led by Stories with Liv.\nPop in to Valentino’s from 9am onwards\, storytelling session starts in Little Ripon Bookshop (just next door) at 10.15am \nAge guide 0-24 months \nTicket includes coffee (or other hot beverage) and an Italian biscuit at Valentino’s. \nWednesday 2nd July\, 9am \nTickets: £7
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/babies-books-biscotti/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Walking and Writing City and Country
DESCRIPTION:‘Ripon…has not only an agreeable situation on a rising ground between two rivers\, but the marketplace is the finest and most beautiful square that is to be seen of its kind in England’ Daniel Defoe 1724-6 \nWetlands and rivers\, canals and monasteries\, monuments and follies; the city of Ripon is an inspirational landscape that has attracted creatives such as Daniel Defoe\, poet Wilfred Owen and produced writers such as the suffragette\, Naomi Jacobs. \nJoin acclaimed writer Mary-Jane Holmes on this four-hour walk-and-create writing workshop in and around Ripon. As we stroll its snickets and paths\, we will reflect on how our experience of environments shapes us and how by harnessing our powers of deep observation in relation to our surroundings\, we can develop a more active way of seeing the world we inhabit. \nThis workshop will combine ‘attentive’ walking\, a performance of poetic works and fun writing exercises. It is open to everyone whether you are a seasoned writer of any genre be that playwriting or poetry\, fiction or memoir or simply curious about the creative writing process. \nMary-Jane Holmes has garnered many awards including winning the Bridport Poetry prize\, the Writer’s Digest poetry competition\, the Live Canon Pamphlet Prize\, Bath Novella-in-Flash Prize\, Mslexia Flash prize.\nThis walk will be repeated on Saturday 4 October as part of Ripon Poetry Festival\nWalk begins at the obelisk in Ripon Market Place.\nNotepads and pencils are provided but do bring a pack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather!\nDogs are NOT allowed at this activity.\nAge guide 14+ \nTickets: £20
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/walking-and-writing-city-and-country/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word,workshop
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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: £4 – £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-ghost-walk/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
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SUMMARY:Cloudscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes\, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. \nAs 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 festival chill-out time. \nIf you prefer to use your own headphones and device you can scan a QR code on site. \nFREE EVENT – donations welcome \n10.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace  \n12.30pm-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace \n2-3.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cloudscapes/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Doctor Fairytale
DESCRIPTION:Catherine Jacob introduces her beautiful rhyming book for little ones. \n“My name is Doctor Fairytale\, I’m always super busy. My list of patients is so long\, it sometimes makes me dizzy!” \nIn a magical fairytale land\, Doctor Fairytale and her dog\, Nurse Pup\, travel far and wide to help injured or poorly people! Rapunzel’s head is hurting from her mother climbing her long locks\, Goldilocks has splinters in her bottom from the Bears’ broken chairs\, and Cinderella has blistered toes from walking home without a shoe! But no matter the bump or bruise – and no matter how mischievous the patient! – kind and patient Doctor Fairytale is ready with her doctor’s bag\, happy to help a hand. \nAge guide 3-6 \n​Event takes place in the ​back room of The Little Ripon Bookshop. Space is limited and we want to prioritise children\, so please only bring a maximum of 1 adult per group. \nTicket Price: £5 per child
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/doctor-fairytale/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T130000
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SUMMARY:Poetry at the Pig
DESCRIPTION:Join writers featured in the newly-published anthology of Ripon Poets\, This Here\, This Now. \n“Cross the market square in Ripon to find a poet. Perhaps\, the barista serving coffee or the care worker returning from a late shift. Poetry sounds in the footsteps. If poetry is life\, life lived\, then here is life lived in Ripon\, in the words of our poets.” Caroline Matusiak. \nAn informal drop-in performance. Come for a poem and a pint and explore the hidden depths of familiar places. \nAge guide 14+ \nA PAY WHAT YOU CAN (PWYC) event – donations encouraged at the door. \nMore Pop-Up Poetry from Ripon Poets in the afternoon at The Little Ripon Bookshop – 3-3.45pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/poetry-at-the-pig/
LOCATION:The Portly Pig\, 5b Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T133000
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SUMMARY:Cloudscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes\, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. \nAs 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 festival chill-out time. \nIf you prefer to use your own headphones and device you can scan a QR code on site. \n\nFREE EVENT – donations welcome \n10.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n12.30pm-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n2-3.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cloudscapes-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234320
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SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Olivia Corbin-Phillip (Stories with Liv) in this interactive outdoor storytelling event\, perfect for children aged 3-7. \nFREE EVENT \n1.45-2.30pm Minster Gardens \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Short & Sweet Minis
DESCRIPTION:Short & Sweet Yorkshire is an annual festival of 10 minute new writing with previous finalists showcased here at Ripon Theatre Festival. In a FREE taster of what is to come in the evening performance at Ripon Arts Hub\, we present 3 of the best short pieces from up-and-coming writers. Featuring homegrown talent from across Yorkshire\, this is a chance to see fresh\, original work from the region’s most exciting emerging artists.\nDon’t miss the new wave of creative voices bringing their passion and talent to Ripon Festival\,  10 minutes at a time! \nAge guide 14+ \nA PAY WHAT YOU CAN (PWYC) event – donations encouraged at the door. \nShort & Sweet Yorkshire writers and performers will also present more 10 minute pieces at Ripon Arts Hub at 5pm. Expect a thrilling mix of genres and styles\, from thought-provoking drama to laugh-out-loud comedy\, and from heartfelt storytelling to bold\, boundary-pushing performances.
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/short-and-sweet-minis/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
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SUMMARY:Cloudscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes\, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. \nAs 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 festival chill-out time. \nIf you prefer to use your own headphones and device you can scan a QR code on site. \n\nFREE EVENT – donations welcome \n10.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n12.30pm-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace\n2-3.30pm Cathedral Forecourt / greenspace
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cloudscapes-3/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T154500
DTSTAMP:20260429T234320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T145140Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join writers featured in the newly-published anthology of Ripon Poets\, This Here\, This Now. \n“Cross the market square in Ripon to find a poet. Perhaps\, the barista serving coffee or the care worker returning from a late shift. Poetry sounds in the footsteps. If poetry is life\, life lived\, then here is life lived in Ripon\, in the words of our poets.” Caroline Matusiak. \nExplore the hidden depths of familiar places with local poets. \nAge guide 14+ \nA PAY WHAT YOU CAN (PWYC) event – donations encouraged at the door. \nThe Ripon Poets will also be popping up at lunchtime in the Portly Pig – 12-1pm. An informal drop-in performance. Come for a poem and a pint. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/pop-up-poetry/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T182000
DTSTAMP:20260429T234320
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SUMMARY:Short and Sweet Yorkshire Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying showcase of Yorkshire’s finest up-and-coming talent as the Short and Sweet Yorkshire Festival Finalists take to the stage at Ripon Festival 2025! This special event celebrates the very best in local new writing\, with a diverse line up spanning theatre\, spoken word\, and music. \nShort and Sweet Yorkshire is an annual festival of 10 minute new writing with  previous finalists showcased here for you. Expect a thrilling mix of 10 minute genres and styles\, from thought-provoking drama to laugh-out-loud comedy\, and from heartfelt storytelling to bold\, boundary-pushing performances. \nFeaturing homegrown talent from across Yorkshire\, this is a chance to see fresh\, original work from the region’s most exciting emerging artists. \nDon’t miss the new wave of creative voices bringing their passion and talent to Ripon Festival\,  10 minutes at a time! \nAge guide 16+ \nTicket Price: £7
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/short-and-sweet-yorkshire-showcase/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,music,spoken word
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