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SUMMARY:The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuiness
DESCRIPTION:How will history remember you? As the person you are\, or as the person you want to be? \nA funny and poignant story of an Irish nurse and poet\, based on the true stories from World War II. \n \nIt’s 1939 and Philomena McGuinness\, an Irish nurse and poet\, has been newly recruited for the British war effort. But can one live a life true to the poetry inside them when they are constantly being defined by their role in the war? \nMoon Rabbit is an innovative\, two-person theatre company specialising in historical one-woman plays. Based in Edinburgh\, they have performed their historical one-person shows all across the UK\, and onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne. The company was founded by Joshua King (playwright and fiction writer) and performer and voice actor\, Jasmin Gleeson.  Joshua is also co-founder of and writer for theatre company Say It Again\, Sorry? \n“If you leave this play feeling anything other than touched and inspired\, then you are probably not breathing.” Broadway Baby \nSponsored by Specsavers Ripon \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £12 \n*Matinee multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-poetical-life-of-philomena-mcguinness/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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SUMMARY:Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun\, with loads of audience participation. \nEach show lasts 20 minutes \nFor over 30 years\, Professor Ron Wood has been a beloved figure in the world of entertainment\, bringing the enchanting Punch and Judy Show to life for thousands of children and adults alike. With his traditional approach and authentic wooden puppets\, Ron has captivated audiences at events both large and small\, spreading joy and laughter through this time-honoured British puppet theatre. Each performance is a delightful journey filled with playful antics and memorable characters\, ensuring that the spirit of this classic show continues to thrive in the hearts of all who experience it. \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.30pm \n2.45pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2026-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:The Soapsud Sisters
DESCRIPTION:‘Here come the girls!’ \nPair up your socks\, dig out your delicates\, separate your silks\, it’s laundry time with the magnificent SOAPSUD SISTERS\, Rhubarb Theatre’s latest festival show for 2025. \nJoin our bubbly beauties as they take you for a spin through a washing cycle like no other. \nPresented by Rhubarb Theatre Company \nAbout the performers: \nRhubarb Theatre have been RTF regulars since 2023. \nKirsty’s professional acting career began with Pimlico Opera\, performing in prisons\, schools and on the London Fringe. She trained in the performing arts at Middlesex University and toured to Edinburgh Festival\, performing with companies such as Great Eastern Stage. \nReturning to Lincolnshire\, Kirsty set up Rhubarb Theatre with Philip in 2000\, and has since been involved in a huge variety of roles for Rhubarb’s shows and projects – creating\, directing\, acting\, prop & mask making\, storytelling\, making audio recordings and even writing children’s story books. \nArtistic Director\, Philip has been treading the boards ever since he can remember\, touring with numerous theatre companies and creating Rhubarb Theatre with his partner and fellow performer Kirsty. \nAs a professional performer\, his skills include mask\, physical comedy and improvisation. His personal highlights with Rhubarb include becoming the first ever Lincolnshire-based theatre company to be accepted onto the professional Rural Touring Scheme\, and travelling to Australia to devise with\, and direct\, the award-winning theatre company KUSH CABARET which culminated in performances at the prestigious National Museum of Art in Sydney. \nFREE EVENT \n1.15am-1.45pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.00-3.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-soapsud-sisters-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,family
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SUMMARY:The Crow House
DESCRIPTION:A 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 multi-skilled performers use aerial\, acrobatics\, live music and slap-stick comedy to battle the furious crow who has taken up residency. Who will win? \nA wonderful silent-movie inspired show using an eclectic mix of circus\, puppetry\, musical saw\, harp playing and audience participation. \nPresented by Circo Rum Ba Ba \nAbout the performers: \nCirco Rum Ba Ba is a well-established\, highly experienced women’s circus theatre company which fuses spectacular theatre with a diverse range of circus skills\, comedic characters and narratives to bring extraordinary shared experiences to communities and audiences across the U.K. The company are committed to developing wonderfully bizarre\, offbeat shows\, promenades and walkabout characters for free to the public arts and community events. They bring theatre and circus to places where it is not expected to engage incidental audiences who don’t always have access to the arts. From the subtle cameo to the grand parade\, Circo Rum Ba Ba combines the surprising with the impossible\, to produce a thrilling phenomenon of spectacle and show. \nFREE EVENT \n12.30-13.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15-4.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-crow-house-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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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SUMMARY:No Strings Attached - A Puppet Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:An evening of song and sketches and some surprises\, all performed by talented puppets with help from local community performers and Puppet Power North.\n\nJoin the Festival Team\, friends and volunteers for a fun finish to Festival week.\n\nPuppet Power North (PPN) is led by Mark Edwards who has honed his puppetry skills over the last decade working with amateur societies\, schools and youth groups. Mark has been in education for over 35 years and has used puppets throughout his time as an educator. After being inspired through a Noda summer school course he has for the last 10 years developed puppet workshops for young people and adults. For the last 20 years he has directed musicals for a number of local amateur operatic societies. 2024 saw him direct a production of Avenue Q.\n\nAge Guide 10+\n\nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/no-strings-attached-a-puppet-cabaret/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet
DESCRIPTION:Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn.The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet\, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Pitcher’s acclaimed credits include Gypsy (UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production) and My Fair Lady at The Mill at Sonning\, and Macbeth at the Salomons Theatre\, Tunbridge Wells. Returning to the company following Macbeth (2025)\, this vibrant production also features original music by composer Rob Millett (Rambert Dance Company and The Royal Opera House\, The National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe). \n\n\n\nRunning time: 120-minutes (approximately)\, including a 15-minute interval.Suitable for: Ages 7+ \n\n\n\nPlease bring fold up garden chairs\, camping chairs or blankets. People on blankets will be advised to sit in the first 5 metres in front of the stage. The production is supported by a PA system\, with each actor individually amplified. \n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to bring a picnic to the event. Hot and cold drinks will also be available to purchase. \n\n\n\nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance. \n\n\n\nPerformance continues regardless of weather. \n\n\n\nFriday 24 July\, 7pm \n\n\n\nGates open 6.15pm \n\n\n\nTouring venues in North Yorkshire – performances also at Harrogate (Thurs 23rd) and Scarborough (Sat 25th). See Dukes Theatre Company website for details. \n\n\n\nTicket price (including booking fee) £13.82-£18.43 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/shakespeares-romeo-and-juliet/
LOCATION:Ripon Races
CATEGORIES:drama
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