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SUMMARY:Breadcrumbs
DESCRIPTION:Hansel and Gretel are siblings that just can’t seem to get along. They argue about everything: Who’s the loudest\, who’s the fastest\, who’s the smartest\, who’s Mum’s favourite\, and who gets the most Christmas presents?!\nSo when they wake up lost and confused in the heart of the enchanted forest one day\, it’s no surprise they even disagree about how they came to be there! But with only a trail of breadcrumbs to guide them home\, they’ll have to put aside their differences once and for all to solve the mystery of how they got there and make it home in time for tea!\nThis family show packed full of music\, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble celebrates how even the simplest story can become the wildest fairytale in the hands of the right storyteller! \nAge guide 3+ \n\nFREE EVENT \n11.30am -12.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/breadcrumbs/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Ripon Goes to Bollywood
DESCRIPTION:Ripon goes to Bollywood is an inclusive dance group led by Sarita McDermott. The group started dancing together after the last lockdown and meet weekly. They perform at events and festivals in Ripon throughout the year. \nThis style of dancing is Indian Kathak dancing. It expresses emotions through story telling\, and connects the body to the mind. Great for exercise and wellbeing. The group is very excited to perform in the festival. \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am-12noon Little Bird Market
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-goes-to-bollywood-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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SUMMARY:Cricket on the Hearth
DESCRIPTION:Cricket on the Hearth is an Appalachian step dancing team that meets in St. John’s Church Hall\, Harrogate\, HG1 3DT\, on Sundays at 6.30pm to 8pm.  We are a mixed side and dance mostly to American old time music played on the fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin.  New members – dancers and musicians – are welcome. If interested\, please contact Stella by email\,  sfzealand@hotmail.co.uk \nFREE EVENT \n11.30-12noon Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cricket-on-the-hearth-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T114500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
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SUMMARY:A Knight Away
DESCRIPTION:Follow Sir Kuss and his loyal (if somewhat grumbling) squire on their well deserved time off! \nAfter many a quest\, its finally time for a rather well-earned holiday. It was very kind of The Knightly Order to send him on this permanent vacation. As a paragon of Justice – Sir Kuss feels this is nothing more than a very well deserved reward for his lifelong heroics! \nOf course\, if you were to ask his ever-loyal and forever-burdened squire\, you might hear suggestions that The Knightly Order were actually quite keen to ‘relocate’ him. Bored of his endless stories and nostalgic re-enactments\, and shaking their heads at his somewhat ‘dated’ ideals and understanding of chivalry. It was felt that a bit of a ‘rework’ of the order was… well\, in order. \nWith plate mail\, swim shorts\, holiday games\, sights to see\, and axes to juggle – this bumbling entourage of knightly stupidity are absolutely delighted to meet you! \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus Theatre \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2.00pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/a-knight-away-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
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SUMMARY:Circus Skills with Tit for Tat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTit for Tat are an eccentric Circus Theatre company that believes in celebrating the ordinary. They create high-octane entertainment for public spaces\, arts events and theatres. Catch them on Saturday too in the Market Place with their acrobatic fire-juggling show – Books! \nRipon Spa Gardens\n11am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3pm\nFREE drop-in session
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/circus-skills-with-tit-for-tat-1/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
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SUMMARY:The Pied Piper
DESCRIPTION:Notice this Notice are proud to present their brand new adaptation of Pied Piper of Hamelin! Based on Robert Browning’s much loved poem\, the mischievous Piper outwits the greedy townsfolk and their plague of pesky rats. \nExpect a RAT-ical performance with music\, witty wordplay\, and plenty of audience participation as we bring this classic tale to Ripon. Grab your walking shoes and prepare for a laugh-out-loud theatrical treat! \nFREE EVENT \n11-11.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.30-1pm Ripon Market Place \n2.15-2.45 Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-pied-piper-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
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SUMMARY:Slubbing Billy's
DESCRIPTION:“We are The Slubbing Billy’s\, a mixed Morris side dancing in the North West style. We dance in clogs \, and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers. Our large bass drum keeps us in time and our musicians play traditional folk dance tunes. In purple kit \, sticks and bells we put on a colourful energetic display.” \nThe Slubbing Billy’s will also be dancing on Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt and in Ripon Market Place. \nFREE EVENT \n11-11.30am Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)\n2.45-3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/slubbing-billys-sunday/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T112000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
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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 \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.15pm \n2.15pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2025-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
CREATED:20250421T160517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160649Z
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SUMMARY:The Puppet Petting Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come join us down on the farm for this brand-new puppet show from HandMade Theatre. Featuring a wonderful collection of loveable animals from the cheeky goat to the giant highland cow. Playfully interact with these wonderful puppets and enjoy original music and songs.\nThe puppets are handcrafted from recycled materials and come to life in this fun filled show suitable for the whole family.\n\nFREE EVENT \n10.30-11am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.15-12.45pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.45-3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-puppet-petting-farm-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
CREATED:20250420T120639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T131409Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon Trinity Singers
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Trinity Singers is a local community chamber choir rehearsing at St. Wilfrid’s Community Hall every Thursday evening during term time. We sing a wide range of a cappella repertoire from medieval to contemporary in many different genres: classical\, folk\, world music\, pop….. and are happy to sing at any community event. Please contact Nicky Brierley-Woods for more information: nicky_woods@btinternet.com \nFREE EVENT \n10.30-11am Ripon Spa Gardens \nAlso\n12-12.30pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Market Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/trinity-singers2-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
CREATED:20250421T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134442Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Cart
DESCRIPTION:Bee guides Bombus and Borage have left the hive with the Bee Cart – their mobile world of interaction\, bee wisdom and surreal fun. Delve into the world of bees\, learn the pollen packing dance\, the waggle dance\, try out their buzz pollinator\, and maybe even get your nose pollinated! Presented by Pif Paf. \nFREE EVENT \n10.15 Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market) \n12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/bee-cart-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142824
CREATED:20250321T090007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T113945Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Once again our Family Day takes place across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. \nOpen-air theatre\, walkabout acts\, circus skills workshops and Punch and Judy plus music\, stories and dance from community groups. Bring a picnic to the park and stay all day! \nJoin us for a full day of fun\, starting at 10am \nAll events are FREE. \n  \n\n\n\nHead in the Clouds \n2024 favourites Kitsch n Sync (The Tea Cosies & Hedge Heads) return with a serene and beautiful walkabout act. These airheads will leave you feeling on Cloud 9!\n\n\nThe Pied Piper \nTheatre on the move\, based on Robert Browning’s much-loved poem. The mischievous Piper outwits the greedy townsfolk and their plague of pesky rats. Follow the performers around the park with music\, witty wordplay\, and plenty of audience participation. Performed by Notice this Notice Theatre Company\n\n\n \nBreadcrumbs \nHansel and Gretel are siblings that argue about everything. When they wake up lost and confused in the heart of the enchanted forest one night\, they’ll have to put aside their differences once and for all to solve the mystery of how they got there and make it home! Music\, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble.\n\n\nPunch and Judy \nTraditional show with beautiful hand carved wooden puppets. Fast-moving and funny. Presented by Jolly Good Productions.\n\n\nCircus Skills Drop-in \nHave a go with juggling balls & clubs\, poi and ribbon twirling\, staff spinning\, Chinese yoyo/diabolo\, balancing props and handstand tuition. Take some time out from seeing shows to have some fun with the experts.\n\n\n \nThe Puppet Petting Farm \nCome down on the farm with HandMade Theatre. Featuring a wonderful collection of loveable animal puppets from the cheeky goat to the giant highland cow. Original music\, songs and plenty of interaction.\n\n\nBee Cart \nJoin Bombus and Borage on a journey of discovery into the weird and wonderful world of bees and all things nature.\n\n\n \nA Knight Away \nA bumbling entourage of knightly stupidity. Sir Kuss feels he deserves a well-earned mini-break. His ever-loyal\, but overburdened squire is not so sure.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\nRipon Dance Academy\nRipon Trinity Singers\nCricket on the Hearth\nOpen The Book\nRipon Walled Garden Performers\nSlubbing Billy’s\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/sunday-family-day-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
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SUMMARY:Sunday Street Entertainment at Little Bird Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:Once again our Family Day takes place across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. \nA fantastic range of professional acts and community performances whilst you browse the stalls or pull up a deck chair and take the weight off for a while. \nAll events are FREE. \n\n\n\nHead in the Clouds \n2024 favourites Kitsch n Sync (The Tea Cosies & Hedge Heads) return with a serene and beautiful walkabout act. These airheads will leave you feeling on Cloud 9!\n\n\nThe Pied Piper \nTheatre on the move\, based on Robert Browning’s much-loved poem. The mischievous Piper outwits the greedy townsfolk and their plague of pesky rats. Follow the performers around the park with music\, witty wordplay\, and plenty of audience participation. Performed by Notice this Notice Theatre Company\n\n\n \nA Knight Away \nA bumbling entourage of knightly stupidity. Sir Kuss feels he deserves a well-earned mini-break. His ever-loyal\, but overburdened squire is not so sure.\n\n\nPop-up Giant Puppet \nSee the results of the Puppet Workshop held earlier in the day\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\nSlubbing Billy’s\nRipon Goes to Bollywood\nTrinity Singers\nDishforth Military Wives Choir\nMedusa\nRipon Dance Academy\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/sunday-street-entertainment-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T140644Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Dance Academy offers high quality dance training in Ballet\, Modern Jazz\, Tap\, Contemporary and Acro. Classes are offered from pre school to 18 and pupils have the opportunity to take part in IDTA examinations\, full school shows and dance festivals. \nRDA will also be performing on Sunday at the Little Bird Artisan Market from 2.30-3pm and on Saturday at Minster Gardens from 1.15-1.45pm \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T165813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T165813Z
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SUMMARY:Head in the Clouds
DESCRIPTION:A serene and beautiful walkabout act of three wandering women with their head in the clouds…. Feeling foggy?… In limbo?….When things get a little stormy\, remember that after the rain comes a rainbow…these airheads will leave you feeling on cloud 9! \nCuriously quirky walkabout act brought to you by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n11.45am– 12.15pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/head-in-the-clouds/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250302T090022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T072415Z
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SUMMARY:Almost Austen
DESCRIPTION:Catherine is a modern girl in love with Jane Austen’s world. She can’t believe her luck when she meets her very own Mr Tilney.\nThrough passages from Northanger Abbey\, songs from musicals and operatic classics\, singer Louise Geller relates Catherine’s romantic ups and downs as real life and fantasy collide.\nFollowing a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024\, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday festival-style. ‘A must for any Janeite’\nAge guide 12+ \nSaturday 5 July\, 8pm. \nTickets £14
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/almost-austen/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250216T070034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T085930Z
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SUMMARY:The Wind in the Willows
DESCRIPTION:Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. And Rat likes picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad\, bewitched by the roar of an engine and the screech of burning tyres\, pursues his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a fast\, red motor-car. Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship\, laughter\, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Enjoy it all summer across the UK where the story is set: in the great British outdoors. \nBy Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Oliver Grey. Presented by Illyria. \nRunning time: 100-minutes (approximately)\, including a 20-minute interval.\nSuitable for: Ages 5+ (younger children also welcome)Sponsored by Elstob Auctioneers \nPlease bring your own rug or folding chairs (but no umbrellas!)\, picnics welcome.\nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance.\nPerformance continues regardless of weather. \nSaturday 5 July\, 5.30pm \nTickets £11.00 – £17.00
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-wind-in-the-willows/
LOCATION:Ripon Races
CATEGORIES:drama,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T182000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
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:20250705T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250321T090052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T141927Z
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SUMMARY:Kirkgate Street Party
DESCRIPTION:The fun continues on Kirkgate with buskers\, bands and more. Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants\, or have drink before taking in more theatre. \nFREE EVENT – just turn up! \n4 – 8pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/kirkgate-street-party-2025/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T163000
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SUMMARY:Calle Oche
DESCRIPTION:What they say: “The group is called Calle Oche as this is a place in Brazil and we perform music that is from Latin America or influenced by this style of music. The group consists of two guitars\, a bass guitar\, a ukulele\, percussion\, mandolin\, violin and clarinet. Two of our performers also sing. We are currently a u3a group. Our repertoire includes Fly Me to the Moon and Sway – well known songs with a Latin feel. We also play other Latin American music that is perhaps less well known but just as catchy such as Havana and Lambarda. The most well known is probably La Bamba.” \nFREE EVENT \n4-4.30pm Kirkgate (outside Davis & Lund Estate Agents)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calle-oche/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T161500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250420T132457Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon City Morris\, Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers & Slubbing Billy's
DESCRIPTION:Ripon City Morris will be joined this year all-female side\, Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers and by The Slubbing Billy’s – a mixed side from West Yorkshire. \nAbout the Ripon City Morris: “We are a North West Morris Dancing team from Ripon. We practice most Monday evenings from 7.45pm in Bishop Monkton Village Hall\, which is between Ripon and Harrogate. In the summer months we dance at various pubs in the area on Monday evenings and at Festivals\, weekends of dance and at many other events. We are instantly recognisable by our patriotic kit and fresh flowered hats.” \nAbout Betty Lupton’s: A ladies morris dance team\, formed in 1977 – the year of the Queen’s silver jubilee. The kit of the dancers reflects the national colours; red tights\, white smocks and blue dresses with black shoes and bell pads. The team took its name from a local character from Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, who was responsible for ladling out the medicinal spa waters to the visitors to the town during the 19th century. She was based at the pump room\, now a museum\, where you can still sample the waters and see a model of Betty Lupton. \nAbout Slubbing Billy’s: A mixed North West Morris Team\, with a reputation for colourful costumes (we call it ‘kit’) and lively\, entertaining dances. The team was formed in 1986\, and has a healthy age range\, from enthusiatic teenagers to more experienced (mature!) members who have danced with the side since it started. Based in the Colne Valley but new members from all areas welcome. They attend events as far north as Barnard and as far south as the Cotswolds. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Market Place\n12.30-1pm Cathedral Forecourt\n2.30-3pm Cathedral Forecourt\n3.45-4.15pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-city-morris-betty-luptons-ladle-laikers-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T150149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T150155Z
UID:4595-1751729400-1751731200@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Sponge & Flour Power
DESCRIPTION:Stilt walking Cake and Baker\, presented by Chicks on Sticks \nCome and meet a living\, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness!\nTowering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge\, a giant stilt cake\, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouth-watering sweets\, cherries and lollipops.\nBeside the cake stands Flour Power\, the baker\, who created this confection\, beaming with pride. They invite festival goers to join in the fun. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with the sweetest duo in town!\n\nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n11.30am-12noon Market Place \n2-2.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3.30-4pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/victoria-sponge-flour-power-3/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T120720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T120720Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Grace says: “I am a violinist who can play a variety of genres. I regularly play in orchestras\, but I also play my electric violin in rock bands and I also love to play folk and pop. In September\, I am going to study violin at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. “. \nFREE EVENT \n3.30-4pm Kirkgate (outside Davis & Lund Estate Agents)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/grace-hughes/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T154500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T113308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T131130Z
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00 – 10.30am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T154500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T152206Z
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SUMMARY:The Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show!
DESCRIPTION:Classic seaside mayhem with a family friendly modern twist! \nDame Judy (not that Dame Judi) has finally taken over! About time too! The show was getting far too rambunctious for it’s own good. But will Mr Punchinello agree to the new rules? It seems highly unlikely! \nAll the puppet show favourites are here in a topsy-turvy\, parallel universe\, reimagining of the seaside classic. That’s the way to do it….hopefully. Presented by Grandly Strange Puppet Theatre. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00-11.30am Minster Gardens \n12.45-1.15pm Minster Gardens \n3-3.30pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-dame-judy-mr-punchinello-show-3/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T122256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T134550Z
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SUMMARY:The Knighty Knights
DESCRIPTION:The king has sent forth two brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring joy and laughter to all his subjects. Of course\, great deeds will need to be accomplished: dragons tamed\, princes rescued\, and tea and crumpets saved. Oh and don’t forget the grand tournament where the two knights joust it out for the glory. \nFREE EVENT – just turn up! \n11.30am-12noon Kirkgate \n1-1.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3-3.30pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-knighty-knights-3/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T144903Z
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SUMMARY:The Wakeman Mummers' Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1986 – the year of Ripon’s 1100th Charter Anniversary\, The Wakeman Mummers are proud to continue the ancient tradition of “mumming”.  This year we once again welcome the Mummers’ musicians\, playing some of the folk music which accompanies their performances at other times of the year. \nMumming plays are a type of drama which was historically performed by local men (rather than professional actors) at specific times of the year such as Boxing Day\, Easter\, or Halloween. In the 18th and 19th centuries mumming plays were part of a wider number of cadging activities. They were performed on the street\, in pubs\, and in people’s homes\, in return for money\, food and drink. Modern mumming groups today often make up their own plays which can incorporate references to local and national politics and important issues such as global warming. \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am-12noon Kirkgate (outside Davis & Lund Estate Agents)\n2-2.30pm Ripon Cathedral forecourt\n3-3.30pm Kirkgate (outside Davis & Lund Estate Agents)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-wakeman-mummers-musicians-3/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T114610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T133854Z
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SUMMARY:The Fantastic Mr Forster
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”! \nFREE EVENT \n12.00 – 12.45pm Minster Gardens \n2.30 – 3.15pm Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-fantastic-mr-forster/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T142825
CREATED:20250421T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T134018Z
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SUMMARY:The Story Cart
DESCRIPTION:A travelling storyteller and his medieval cart. Choose a myth or a monster and see where the story leads. Presented by Eden Ballantyne from Stories Alive. \nAnd watch out for the Story Cart as it travels up Kirkgate ahead of each performance\, gathering an audience along the way.. \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am-12noon Minster Gardens \n2.30-3pm Minster Gardens \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-story-cart-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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