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SUMMARY:Belebele
DESCRIPTION:Drums Agogo presents – Belebele ! This is African drumming with a Yorkshire accent! It’s funky\, fun and folky – come and stomp your feet to the joyful sound of Belebele – It means “ a big personality\,” and you’ll see what they mean. \nFREE EVENT \nMinster Gardens 10.30 – 11am \n**Fancy having a go at some African drumming? Join Alison from Drums Agogo in a workshop for beginners in our Participation Zone at Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall” from 12.30-1.30pm**
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/belebele/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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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 \n10.30 – 11am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Lula on the Loose
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lula Hoopa -our dynamic hula hoop circus act roaming the streets of Ripon. \nFREE EVENT – this is a walkabout performance – catch her if you can! \n10.30-11.00am Cathedral Forecourt\n(12.45 – 1.15pm Market Place – static performance)\n2-2.30pm Kirkgate \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/lula-hoopa-walkabout/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Scrumptious!
DESCRIPTION:All is well at Sylvie’s Scrumptious Sweet Shop\, PC Lee can’t resist the fruit cake\, Stanley the Horse loves peppermint creams\, and the Talkative Twins only cause a crumb of chaos. That is until a stranger arrives\, and their irresistible ice cream threatens to spoil everything. \nA magical show about friendship and ice cream\, with hilarious songs\, dancing\, storytelling and gentle audience participation — the perfect treat for families and anyone young at heart from Beggars Belief. \nRunning time  approximately 40 mins \nAge guide 4+ \nTickets include a free tub of Riccardo’s Gelato courtesy of Valentino’s. \nTicket Price: £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/scrumptious/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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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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 Sunday in Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Market Place (with Ripon City Morris & Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers)\n11-11.30am Cathedral Forecourt\n12.30-1pm Cathedral Forecourt (with Ripon City Morris & Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers)\n2.30-3pm Cathedral Forecourt (with Ripon City Morris & Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers)\n3.45-4.15pm Market Place(with Ripon City Morris & Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/slubbing-billys-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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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 \n11-11.30am Minster Gardens  \n12.45-1.15pm Minster Gardens \n3-3.30pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/mr-punchinello/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T114500
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SUMMARY:Books!
DESCRIPTION:Books! is a high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, eccentric absurdity\, terrible puns and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. \nThe libraries keep closing\, their beloved books are being forced out into the streets\, where the rain is heavy and the sun is getting hotter! \nBut with the membership numbers of their strange little book club dwindling\, they must embark on a quest to recruit more radical reading enthusiasts. Without new members\, the book club might be closed forever! (you make take a moment to gasp in horror) \nThese Hardback Heroes can’t let such a tragic epilogue come to pass… but they need you. Yes\, YOU. You can already read – so we’re halfway there. \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00 – 11.45am Market Place \n1.45 – 2.30pm Market Place \n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/books/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Morris Dance Taster Session
DESCRIPTION: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 making friends. \nThis informal have-a-go session is for anyone who wants to try something new and see if they like it. Led by Ted Dodsworth from Ripon City Morris. \nRipon City Morris are one of the best-regarding sides in the north and are recognisable with their flowered headgear and patriotic attire. They are also supported by talented folk musicians. \nSince 1982 Ripon City Morris Dancers have been dancing in the style of Morris from North West of England. This is traditionally from Lancashire and the adjoining areas of Cheshire\, Yorkshire and the Lake District. \nNo previous experience necessary. \nAge guide 8+ \nAllhallowgate Methodist Church Hall\n11am – 12pm\nTaster sessions are Pay What You Can (PWYC) events. You can just turn up\, but booking in advance is recommended and helps us plan for numbers.
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/morris-dance-taster/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,workshop
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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-2025/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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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/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Tooti Fruity
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tooti and Fruity – a ‘pear’ of fruit obsessed\, eccentric players! After spending at least 40 years working in a fruit packing factory together they have embarked upon an adventure to bring toots and fruits to the masses! \nHaving been the supervisor of fruit squeezing at the factory\, Tooti now utilises her skills in generating a fruit chorus\, whilst Fruity – taste tester extraordinaire – entices the hoards to taste the goodness of her fruit platter. \nAre you ready to cut the cheese with these berserk banana battling beauties?. \nA flamboyant\, all singing\, all dancing street theatre extravaganza. \nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n10-10.30am Kirkgate \n11.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm City Centre streets
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tooti-fruity-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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 mouthwatering 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/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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/story-cart/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T121500
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SUMMARY:Yorkshire Voices
DESCRIPTION:“We are a community choir who practice in nine choirs through the week in Ripon\, Harrogate\, Northallerton\, Thirsk\, York\, Wetherby and Selby and come together to perform under our brilliant Choir Leader Steve Brown. Our performances are joyous! We are an eclectic group who love to sing and we have so much fun and our audiences do too. We have recently performed at The Royal Hall in Harrogate and throughout the year we try to perform at a variety of locations\, such as stately homes\, the cathedrals in our area\, fairs and galas as well as private events and charity functions. Last year we raised over £5000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.” \nFREE EVENT \n11.45am-12.15pm Ripon Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/yorkshire-voices-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T123000
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SUMMARY:Ripon Youth Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Youth Theatre (RYT) runs on Saturday mornings and has over 50 members aged between eight and eighteen from the City and surrounding areas. Here\, young people are given the chance to work on the musical theatre skills of singing\, dancing and acting as well as taking part in activities such as trips to see professional shows. \nFREE EVENT \n12-12.30pm Cathedral Forecourt
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-youth-theatre-2025/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family,music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124000
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SUMMARY:Scrumptious!
DESCRIPTION:All is well at Sylvie’s Scrumptious Sweet Shop\, PC Lee can’t resist the fruit cake\, Stanley the Horse loves peppermint creams\, and the Talkative Twins only cause a crumb of chaos. That is until a stranger arrives\, and their irresistible ice cream threatens to spoil everything. \nA magical show about friendship and ice cream\, with hilarious songs\, dancing\, storytelling and gentle audience participation — the perfect treat for families and anyone young at heart from Beggars Belief. \nRunning time  approximately 40 mins \nAge guide 4+ \nTickets include a free tub of Riccardo’s Gelato courtesy of Valentino’s. \nThis show is also performed at 10.30am \nTicket Price: £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/scrumptious-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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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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- 12.45pm Minster Gardens \n2.30 – 3.15pm Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-fantastic-mr-forster-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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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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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-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T130000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:African Drumming Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlison 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 students and children alike. She has studied under some of the world’s greatest masters. Her teachers include Guinean djembefolas Mamady Keita\, Famoudou Konate\, Nansady Keita and Iya Sako\, as well as Seckou Keita and the late Magatte Dieng from Senegal\, Ivorian Sidiki Dembele and respected teachers of Ghanaian drumming\, such as Ben Lawrence. \nDrums Agogo have classes in Harrogate\, Otley and York. As one of Alison’s evening class students says: “She makes the complicated seem simple!” \nNo previous experience necessary.\nParticipants must be aged 8+ & under 16s accompanied by an adult. \nAllhallowgate Methodist Church Hall\n12.30-1.30pm \nTaster sessions are Pay What You Can (PWYC) events. You can just turn up\, but booking in advance is recommended and helps us plan for numbers.
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/african-drumming-workshop/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music,workshop
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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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SUMMARY:Lula Hoopa
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic hula hoop circus act. Rhythmic gymnastics\, dance and fun. You might even get a chance to give it a go yourself. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30  – 11.00 Cathedral Forecourt \n12.45 – 1.15am Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/lula-hoopa/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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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-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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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-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Flamenco de Leeds
DESCRIPTION:Flamenco de Leeds was started in 2015 after looking for local Flamenco workshops and events and found they were few and far between. Since then\, they are providing regular workshops\, events and performers across Leeds and further afield. \nThe ethos of Flamenco de Leeds is very much focused on enthusiasm and ensuring everybody feels welcome to participate in any way they can. If you can clap your hands\, stamp a foot\, bang a stick or shout Ole you can get involved! \nFREE EVENT \n1-1.30pm Kirkgate (outside Davis & Lund Estate Agents) \n*Want to give Flamenco a go? Sign up for the Flamenco Dance Taster Session – 10-11am at our Participation Zone in Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall. Led by Vanessa from Flamenco de Leeds. Perfect for beginners.*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/flamenco-de-leeds/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:Rock Choir
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s original award-winning\, local\, contemporary choir. \n“We are a choir made up of choirs from all over North and West Yorkshire! We sing bespoke arrangements of contemporary pop and rock songs. We are all about fun and inclusivity!” \nLocal leader Flo Glen says “If you love to sing\, you’ll love Rock Choir! No auditions and no musical knowledge needed. We meet every Thursday in Ripon at Harrogate Road Methodist Church 10am-11:30am. Harewood Rd\, Ripon HG4 1TG\nYou can book a taster session https://www.rockchoir.com/join/\nFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Rock.Choir.Flo.Glen/ \nFREE EVENT \n10.00-10.30am Ripon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/rock-choir-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Tooti Fruity
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tooti and Fruity – a ‘pear’ of fruit obsessed\, eccentric players! After spending at least 40 years working in a fruit packing factory together they have embarked upon an adventure to bring toots and fruits to the masses! \nHaving been the supervisor of fruit squeezing at the factory\, Tooti now utilises her skills in generating a fruit chorus\, whilst Fruity – taste tester extraordinaire – entices the hoards to taste the goodness of her fruit platter. \nAre you ready to cut the cheese with these berserk banana battling beauties?. \nA flamboyant\, all singing\, all dancing street theatre extravaganza. \nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n10-10.30am Kirkgate \n11.30am-12noon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm City Centre streets
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tooti-fruity-3/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:family
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