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SUMMARY:Short + Sweet Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Short + Sweet Yorkshire is an annual festival of 10 minute new writing with participants showcased here at Ripon Theatre Festival. Enjoy a handful of the best short pieces from up-and-coming writers. \nFeaturing homegrown talent from across Yorkshire\, this is a chance to see fresh\, original work from the region’s most exciting emerging artists. Don’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 FREE  event – donations encouraged at the door.
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/short-sweet-pop-ups/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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SUMMARY:The Mischievous Monkey
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Olivia Corbin-Phillip (Stories with Liv) in this interactive outdoor storytelling event\, perfect for children aged 3-7. \nCrocodile is not well and needs some monkey liver soup to get better. He concocts a cunning plan.. .but sometimes even tricksters get tricked! \nFREE EVENT \n2.30-3.15pm Minster Gardens \nLiv will also be sharing stories for children in The Unicorn (Wetherspoons) from 10.45-11.30am and at The Little Ripon Bookshop from 12.45-1.30pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-mischievous-monkey/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T150000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session in the back room of our favourite Bookshop. \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. \nAge guide 14+ \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nThe Ripon Poets will also be popping up in the following places on Saturday: \nPoetry for Breakfast – 9.30-10.15am in the front room at The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoons) \nPoetry at the Pig – 11-11.45am in the Portly Pig. An informal drop-in performance. Come for a poem and a pint. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/pop-up-poetry-26/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260703T131856Z
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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. \nJack’s Granny is sick with a bad case of the moozles! The only cure grows on the faraway Isle of Blowyernose. \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) from 10.45-11.30am and at Minster Gardens from 2.30-3.15pm with The Mischievous Monkey. \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:20260711T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T195917Z
CREATED:20260328T070020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T195917Z
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SUMMARY:Short + Sweet Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Short + Sweet Yorkshire is an annual festival of 10 minute new writing with participants showcased here at Ripon Theatre Festival. Enjoy four of the best short pieces from up-and-coming writers. \nFeaturing homegrown talent from across Yorkshire\, this is a chance to see fresh\, original work from the region’s most exciting emerging artists. Don’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 FREE  event – donations encouraged at the door.
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/short-sweet-pop-ups-1/
LOCATION:The Portly Pig\, 5b Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T114500
DTSTAMP:20260621T165245Z
CREATED:20260328T070012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T165245Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry at the Pig
DESCRIPTION:Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session upstairs at The Pig. Pop in for poems and pints. \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. \nAge guide 14+ \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nThe Ripon Poets will also be popping up in the following places on Saturday: \nPoetry for Breakfast – 9.30-10.15am in the front room at The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoons) \nPop-Up Poetry – 2-3pm in the back room of The Little Ripon Bookshop. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/poetry-at-the-pig-26/
LOCATION:The Portly Pig\, 5b Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260325T182523Z
CREATED:20260328T070042Z
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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:20260711T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T101500
DTSTAMP:20260515T113627Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry for Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session in the comfortable front room of ‘Spoons. Settle down with a coffee or even a bacon sarnie for 45 mins of inspiration in verse. \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. \nAge guide 14+ \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nThe Ripon Poets will also be popping up in the following places on Saturday: \nPoetry at the Pig – 11-11.45am in the Portly Pig. \nPop-Up Poetry – 2-3pm in the back room of The Little Ripon Bookshop \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/poetry-for-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Unicorn Hotel\, 2 Market Place East\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260328T075255Z
CREATED:20260328T070006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T075255Z
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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: £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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T114500
DTSTAMP:20260408T102329Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T191500
DTSTAMP:20260629T122341Z
CREATED:20260629T122341Z
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SUMMARY:Comb
DESCRIPTION:When Charlotte was a child her Grandad told her the beginning of a story but refused to tell the full tale. Years later a chance encounter led her to find the rest of his story buried deep within an archive gathered from families in Ireland. Not only did she discover this unbelievable link to her past but also the more startling realisation that she might actually be cursed. \nAt times chilling\, hilarious and moving Comb is a lament for the stories and people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic\, Slavic and Siberian folklore\, it is a clarion call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. \n \nCharlotte tells stories in theatres\, clubs\, on the street and around campfires. She is drawn to the place where mythology\, folklore\, history\, science and the everyday meet.  Also a circus performer and Artistic Director of leading contemporary circus company Ockham’s Razor\, Charlotte has developed a unique\, highly physical style. She disentangles tales of power and transformation and asks how do we make sense of the stories we have. \nPerformances at 3pm & 6pm \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/comb-2/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260328T075548Z
CREATED:20260328T070028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T075548Z
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SUMMARY:Jord
DESCRIPTION:Jord explores our fascination and obsession with women staying young and delaying ageing. What happens if we ask for eternal youth? Our bodies and minds turned to stone\, preserved in that moment in time? \nJord visits Mother Shipton to request her petrifying abilities to turn her age into stone and preserve her youth. Jord will use live music\, poetry and storytelling to question and challenge this obsession. This show has been developed through extensive research into Knaresborough’s own Mother Shipton and has looked at her story through a modern lens. \nJord will use live music\, poetry and storytelling to question and challenge this obsession. \nPresented as a Work in Progress with a fascinating post-show discussion opportunity\, the audience will help feed the development of this show. \nImogen is an actor-musician and theatre-maker originally from North Yorkshire. Her style of work uses folk music and folk stories to talk about female experience in the modern day. Imogen’s work is rooted in co-creation and community engagement\, especially with rural or disadvantaged communities. \nAge Guide 12+ \nThis is a Pay What You Can Event (PWYC). Suggested price £8. Donations to the Festival will also be welcomed. Thank you. \nTickets – PWYC
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/jord/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T161500
DTSTAMP:20260629T122554Z
CREATED:20260328T070010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T122554Z
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SUMMARY:Comb
DESCRIPTION:When Charlotte was a child her Grandad told her the beginning of a story but refused to tell the full tale. Years later a chance encounter led her to find the rest of his story buried deep within an archive gathered from families in Ireland. Not only did she discover this unbelievable link to her past but also the more startling realisation that she might actually be cursed. \nAt times chilling\, hilarious and moving Comb is a lament for the stories and people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic\, Slavic and Siberian folklore\, it is a clarion call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. \n \nCharlotte tells stories in theatres\, clubs\, on the street and around campfires. She is drawn to the place where mythology\, folklore\, history\, science and the everyday meet.  Also a circus performer and Artistic Director of leading contemporary circus company Ockham’s Razor\, Charlotte has developed a unique\, highly physical style. She disentangles tales of power and transformation and asks how do we make sense of the stories we have. \nPerformances at 3pm & 6pm \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/comb/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20250314T075738Z
CREATED:20250321T090046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T075738Z
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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. \nA Ripon Poetry Festival event. \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-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T182000
DTSTAMP:20250308T170308Z
CREATED:20250321T090056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T170308Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T154500
DTSTAMP:20250420T145140Z
CREATED:20250321T090031Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20250508T130548Z
CREATED:20250421T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T130548Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T144500
DTSTAMP:20250317T130936Z
CREATED:20250321T090007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T130936Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTSTAMP:20250505T141252Z
CREATED:20250505T141252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141252Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T123000
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:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165301Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
DTSTAMP:20250308T165811Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20250508T130650Z
CREATED:20250421T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T130650Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T210000
DTSTAMP:20250316T164349Z
CREATED:20250321T090056Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20250314T080107Z
CREATED:20250321T090020Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250702T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250702T110000
DTSTAMP:20250510T104408Z
CREATED:20250321T090053Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20250426T101857Z
CREATED:20250216T100958Z
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SUMMARY:Bomb Happy
DESCRIPTION:“Bomb Happy is a slang phrase we use for being under fire for many days at a time…  it does describe the condition you become.” D Day Veteran\, Ken “Smudger” Smith \nTwo new works telling the stories of Yorkshire Normandy Veterans in their own words. This poignant and lyrical double-bill includes: \nA Walk in the Park – a short film in the footsteps of Hank Haydock. Filmed on location at former WWII training camp in Duncombe Park\, it tells the story of Coldstream Guardsman Dennis Haydock. Beautifully shot\, it captures the hidden remains of nissen huts\, tank standings and tank maintenance pits amongst the now peaceful woodland. \nSleep/Re-Live/Wake/Repeat – writer Helena Fox and vocalist Natasha Jones bring to life the first-hand experiences of D-Day Veteran\, Ken “Smudger” Smith and the lifelong impact of PTSD and sleep trauma through spoken first hand accounts and haunting acapella vocals. With never been seen before black and white images from Ken’s personal photo collection following his traumatic journey in the Middle East following victory in Europe. \nTwo stories of two ordinary Yorkshire lads who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. At times humorous\, at times harrowing\, both film and spoken word performance allow a close up insight into life on the frontline and give a rare glimpse into life for someone beset by memories of war. \nPresented as part of Ripon’s VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations in partnership with Ripon Community Poppy Project. \nSunday 11 May\, 2.30pm Doors open 2pm. \nRefreshments will be served after the event with donations to Lister House. \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/bomb-happy/
LOCATION:Lister House\, Southgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T153000
DTSTAMP:20240428T174234Z
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SUMMARY:Monoliths - Saturday afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Three women. Three voices. Three stories. \nAn immersive\, digital theatre experience\, which interweaves three northern UK landscapes – a moor\, a city and a coast – with sweeping soundscapes and poetic monologues. Written by Hannah Davies\, Carmen Marcus and Asma Elbadawi\, the stories are an arresting testament to the inextricable link between person and place. \nThree stories open the world of the English northern landscape in virtual reality\, what it means to come from it\, live in it and belong to it. \nMonoliths has been shown at several international film festivals including Melbourne International Film Festival\, BFI London Film Festival and Sheffield Doc Fest. \nhttps://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/monoliths_trailer_draft-1080p-new-logos.mp4\n  \nDirected by Lucy Hammond. \nFour screenings per hour between 1.30 and 3.30pm. \nEach performance lasts 11 minutes and can be experienced by 3 visitors at a time\, wearing XR headsets. \nAge guide 11+ \nPresented by Pilot Theatre and One to One Development Trust \nTickets £5
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/monoliths-saturday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Ripon Cathedral\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T140000
DTSTAMP:20240428T210926Z
CREATED:20240427T154138Z
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SUMMARY:Sedan Chair Stories
DESCRIPTION:Hail down the ultimate in Georgian era transport and be carried above the hoi polloi\, hear scurrilous tales from Ripon’s scandalous past as your footmen pass on their knowledge and deposit you at your destination of choice. \nFrom the dastardly deeds of Eugene Arum to the insider trading of Chancellor Aislabie\, each Sedan Chair Story is complimentary with carriage. \nFREE EVENT \nCarriage operating on Minster Gardens and Kirkgate between 11am to 12.30 and 1pm till 2pm
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/sedan-chair-stories-2/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T121500
DTSTAMP:20240509T192008Z
CREATED:20240322T061525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192008Z
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SUMMARY:Tales from Honeypot Village
DESCRIPTION:Join our Storyteller in Residence\, Ilaria\, for an imaginative adventure with puppets. Funny and interactive stories featuring loveable characters Rita the Mouse and The Tidy Trolls. \nAge guide ​4+ \nA Pay What ​You Can event. Recommended price £4 per ​child. \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tales-from-honeypot-village-2/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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