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, …
Join Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. The year is 1872 and it’s day 79 of the journey. Our intrepid adventurers are just hours away from crossing the finish line, if they can just coerce their hot air balloons to go in the right …
The man, the myth...the leg end! Hailing from the North Coast of Ireland, Frankie has packed his lunch box, filled his flask and given his teeth and extra special polish! A show filled with comedy, juggling, music and the tallest unicycle in Ireland! Farmers weekly - "Frankie has recently acquired the national trust endorsement as …
A musical comedy that’s out of this world! Blast off with ASTRO NORMA on a madcap, musical quest to find Grandpa’s lost star. But beware! The sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens, rib-tickling robots, and interplanetary puppets, this joyful space odyssey will have kids reaching …
Take a visit to The Museum of Memorable Trees and let the curator guide you around this miniature exhibition on wheels. Discover amazing stories of great trees that have woven themselves into people’s lives and memories. Listen to evocative tales and calming soundscapes as you explore behind every door. There’s plenty of space left, have …
Janice Hopkinson Janice brings traditional folk and Morris tunes to life on the melodeon, entertaining audiences with lively, foot-tapping performances. FREE BUSKING EVENT - please show your support by putting a donation in Janice's hat. 10.45-11.15am The Arcade Janice will also be performing at the top end of Kirkgate at the following time: 1.00-1.30pm & 3.30-4.00pm …
The story of The Mischievous Monkey in the comfortable and relaxed surroundings of the front room of The Unicorn (Wetherspoons'). Olivia Corbin-Phillip is a popular professional storyteller from Leeds. She leads regular sessions at Leeds Playhouse and across the region. Age guide 3-7 A FREE event - donations encouraged at the door. Liv will also …
An Audio Adventure from Ragged Edge Productions An interactive audio show for kids, their grown ups and grown ups who still think they’re kids. Hop on board, pop on some headphones and enjoy the adventure! Gary the driver is always getting lost - where on Earth will we end up next? Don’t worry - Mike …
Josephine and Gerald are out on safari and are hoping to meet some of the locals. Ideally taking in the sights, stopping off for tea and enjoying pleasant conversation, but their pesky camels have other ideas. Presented by Rhubarb Theatre. FREE EVENT 11.00-11.30am Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session upstairs at The Pig. Pop in for poems and pints. "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 …
Ripon Museums Theatre Group presents Peelers on the Prowl The return of the Workhouse Walkabouts. Come and meet Ripon's overworked Peelers as they deal with drunks and ne'er-do-wells and maybe chase a thief or poacher through the streets. FREE EVENT 11am-11.45am Kirkgate 1-1.45pm Kirkgaate
Out of the Blue Fra Martó All the way from Turin! Wash away your troubles and immerse yourself in laundry, laughter and bubbles with Italy’s leading female clown. Never has trying to keep the house clean been so much fun. About the performer: After studying Art History at the University of Bologna, Francesca joined the …
