Have you got a wild side? Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact she’s starting to wonder if she might be a witch… Join Batty and her companion Wildthing for gossip, gay abandon, exquisite tenderness and raucous stories (with …
A practical, confidence-building workshop designed for people who are new to writing for the stage. The session guides participants through the fundamentals of writing a 10-minute stage play, the standard format for festivals such as Short + Sweet Festival. Participants will be supported to develop an idea, understand the constraints of a 10-minute structure, and …
Excitement! Drama! Romance! And... knitting? An award-winning cabaret of the “lost” knitting songs of WWI and WWII from Canada, Britain, America, and France. Feel free to bring your knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to these funny, poignant, toe-tapping, needle-clicking tunes. Come out and have a ball! During the two World Wars, millions of women …
The perfect opportunity for all the family to experience and share the charm of opera as a relaxed and welcoming tea-time treat. Come with us on a fun, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Led by a trio of opera singers and an accordionist, Mini Magic Flute follows a Prince’s search …
Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Gothic Horror’, Edgar Allan Poe was a pioneer in establishing the horror genre. Although his works are nearly 200 years old, Poe’s stories have stood the test of time and have inspired a countless number of horror writers. Using Poe’s original text from the 1840s, award-winning storyteller Stephen Smith faithfully …
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. "Cross the market square in Ripon to find a poet. Perhaps, the barista serving coffee or the care worker returning from a late …
Start your day the feelgood way with a jolly good sing! Led by dynamic Rock Choir conductor, Florence Glen. Rock Choir is the nation’s most popular, local and award-winning contemporary choir experience. Florence Glen is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and teacher. In 2015 Florence completed a Masters degree in Music Production at Leeds Beckett University …
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Formed in 2005, the 400 Roses are a unique dance troupe, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance. The Black, Red and White themed costumes use an abundance of red and white silk roses to represent our Yorkshire and Lancashire origins. The group is based in and practice in Shipley, West …
Lily is a well-known local singer and performer. She is also a regular director and committee member of the Ripon Charity Pantomime Group. What Lily says: "I have an absolute love and passion for singing and performing. I hope I can encourage others to sing and smile and also do things that they love". FREE …
Hampsthwaite CE Primary School Rock Band and Musical Theatre Group The School Rock Band performs modern chart hits, while the Musical Theatre Group brings favourite songs from productions including The Greatest Showman to life. Alongside specialist music tuition, these groups play a key role in school concerts, showcasing students’ talents in guitar, drums, and piano …
A magical walkabout act featuring stunning stilt costumes, live percussion and a soundtrack by BORG. Two beautiful birds have travelled far from a time long, long ago. In search of song and dance and drums and a meadow where yellow flowers grow. On their way a drummer they found who vowed to tag along and …
Walkabout acts, crazy characters, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the day. Spend the day in Ripon soaking up the atmosphere - the best in street theatre, circus, dance, magic and fun. Professional acts come together with community performers. Performances will be staged at Ripon Market Place, …
