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  • Tales from the Scriptorium

    Swanley Grange at National Trust Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Fountains Abbey, Fountains Lane, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Brother Aidan returns to the Festival, bringing heritage crafts, history and storytelling to his new home at Fountains Abbey. Witness the process of creating an Anglo Saxon book whilst he weaves talks of his life as a monk. On hand - a huge range of replica artefacts.  Demonstration includes parchment and ink making, leatherwork, bookbinding …

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    £15

  • Ayla’s Dream

    Ripon Library The Arcade, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Another magical miniature suitcase show from expert puppeteers, Eye of Newt. A captivating tale of night skies, light and counting sheep. Puppet workshop making beautiful moths accompanies the library performance. Age guide ​3-10 A Pay What ​You Can event. Recommended price £4 per ​child. Performance is also repeated every ten minutes in Ripon Cathedral from …

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  • The Fireman Dave – Circus Skills Drop-In

    Ripon Spa Gardens Park Street, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Have a go with juggling, plate-spinning, diabolo, hula hooping and more. Practice your skills before the next show begins! FREE EVENT Drop in from 1-2.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens

  • Family Theatre Workshop with Henshaws

    The Ripon Inn Park Street, Ripon

    After you've enjoyed the whimsical world of The Golden Tree in the Spa Gardens  (2.30pm) brought to life by the talented performers of Knaresborough’s Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre, join in 45 minutes of fun and accessible theatre games. The session is for all ages and abilities and will be co-led by three of Henshaws …

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  • Walking and Writing City and Country

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    ‘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 Wetlands and rivers, canals and monasteries, monuments and follies; the city of Ripon is an inspirational landscape that has …

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    £20

  • Storytelling for Beginners

    Ripon Library The Arcade, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Whether you are thinking of dipping your toe into live storytelling, are a parent, teacher or carer who loves telling or reading stories to younger listeners, use public speaking in your work, or are just curious about how the ancient art of spoken storytelling can be relevant in the 21st century - this workshop might …

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    £10

  • Flamenco Dance Taster Session

    Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall Victoria Grove, Ripon, United Kingdom

    A relaxed and friendly one-hour beginners' session led by Vanessa Matthews from Flamenco de Leeds. Since 2015 Flamenco de Leeds has been providing regular workshops, events and performers across Leeds and further afield. The ethos of Flamenco de Leeds is very much focused on enthusiasm and ensuring everybody feels welcome to participate in any way …

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  • Morris Dance Taster Session

    Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall Victoria Grove, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Do you love to see traditional Morris sides dancing in public spaces over the summer months? Have you thought about joining in? It's a great way to keep fit and keep a vibrant tradition going for the future. Rehearsals usually (always?) end in the pub, so it's very sociable activity and a great way of …

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  • African Drumming Workshop

    Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall Victoria Grove, Ripon, United Kingdom

    If you’ve got a heartbeat you’ve got rhythm! Learn to tap your natural human potential in this relaxed and friendly one-hour beginners' session led by Alison Lyon from Drums Agogo. Alison has been teaching drumming for twenty-one years, and her fun (and sometimes rather silly) style has made her classes and workshops a hit with adult …

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  • Circus Skills with Tit for Tat

    Ripon Spa Gardens Park Street, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Have a go with juggling balls and clubs, poi and ribbon twirling, staff spinning, Chinese yoyo, diabolo, balancing props and handstand tuition. Take time out from seeing shows to have some fun with the experts. Tit for Tat are an eccentric Circus Theatre company that believes in celebrating the ordinary. They create high-octane entertainment for …

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  • Circus Skills with Tit for Tat

    Ripon Spa Gardens Park Street, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Ripon Theatre Festival 2024 Have a go with juggling balls and clubs, poi and ribbon twirling, staff spinning, Chinese yoyo, diabolo, balancing props and handstand tuition. Take time out from seeing shows to have some fun with the experts. Tit for Tat are an eccentric Circus Theatre company that believes in celebrating the ordinary. They …

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  • Walking and Writing City and Country

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    ‘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 Wetlands and rivers, canals and monasteries, monuments and follies; the city of Ripon is an inspirational landscape that has …

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    £20