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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T165928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T165928Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250420T120401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T131451Z
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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. \nPlease contact Nicky Brierley-Woods for more information: nicky_woods@btinternet.com \nFREE EVENT \n10.30-11am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12-12.30pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/trinity-singers-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250614T095822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T095822Z
UID:4896-1751803200-1751805000@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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 \n12-12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T123500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T171510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T133922Z
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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-2025-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T160302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160716Z
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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/puppet-petting-farm/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162354Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T131500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T164200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134536Z
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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 \n3.15 Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/bee-cart-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250420T122754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T122754Z
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SUMMARY:Open the Book - The Story of Joseph
DESCRIPTION:The story of Joseph (and his famous technicolour dream-coat) in around 20 minutes.  Performed by Open the Book. \nOpen the Book say: “We are a group of Christians from a number of churches in Ripon who go into schools to act out Bible Stories.  If you ask a Primary aged school child from Ripon they will know about us! We aim to make these stories accessible to young people and adults alike\, with opportunities for audience participation!  We’d love to hear from people who would like to get involved.  Contact John 01765 690930 or office@holytrinityripon.org.uk ” \nFREE EVENT \n1 – 1.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/open-the-book-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T135035Z
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SUMMARY:Dishforth Military Wives Choir
DESCRIPTION:The Military Wives Choirs is a registered charity and network of 75 choirs in British military bases across the UK and overseas\, bringing women in the military community closer together through singing. We share a love of singing and have a communal understanding that comes from our members’ shared experiences of the Armed Forces. \nFREE EVENT \n1-1.30pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Market Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/dishforth-military-wives/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T133500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T171641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T133819Z
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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-2025-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250420T121200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T123827Z
UID:4397-1751808600-1751810400@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Ripon Walled Garden Performers
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to welcome these performers back to the festival. Here’s what they told us about their group: \n“At Ripon Walled garden\, members attend the day service and take part in different activities such as dance\, drama and singing with Makaton signs. Through singing\, they learn Makaton sign language which improves communication. Dance and drama promote a sense of well-being and confidence. All our members are now well-rehearsed and have performed many times\, both at the garden and at community events. Our theatre performers will be bringing you a selection of numbers from recent performances.” \nFREE EVENT \n1.30-2pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-walled-garden-performers-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T095959Z
UID:4685-1751808600-1751810400@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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 \n1.30-2pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/knight-away/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T141500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T155826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T155826Z
UID:4651-1751808600-1751811300@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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+ \nFREE EVENT \n11.30am -12.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/breadcrumbs-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250321T090007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T124633Z
UID:4211-1751808600-1751814000@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Circus Skills with Tit for Tat
DESCRIPTION:Ripon Theatre Festival 2024\nHave 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-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250420T125906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T125906Z
UID:4425-1751810400-1751812200@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Medusa
DESCRIPTION:Medusa Gothic Morris are a small Knaresborough-based dance team bringing elegance and Gothic mystery to the art of Morris dancing\, with black kit and purple hankies\, and tunes in a minor key. They would welcome new dancers (no experience necessary) and musicians. To join us\, contact Sally on 01423 868753 or email spolem@hotmail.com \nFREE EVENT \n2-2.30pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/medusa-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T143500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134029Z
UID:4692-1751811300-1751812500@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T144500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T162041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162041Z
UID:4668-1751811300-1751813100@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135838Z
UID:4586-1751812200-1751814000@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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 Ripon Spa Gardens from 10-10.30am and on Saturday at Minster Gardens from 1.15-1.45pm \nFREE EVENT \n2.30-3pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-sunday/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T151500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T132147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T132147Z
UID:4565-1751813100-1751814900@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T151500
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20250421T160835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160835Z
UID:4661-1751813100-1751814900@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T160000
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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 \n10.15am Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market) \n12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/beecart/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding\, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots\, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm\, the course of true love never did run smooth.\nOne of the UK’s leading open-air touring companies\, Three Inch Fools\, bring their fresh and lively style of music\, history\, and hilarity to Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy.\nStaged in the gardens of Ripon’s most exclusive venue\, The Old Deanery – this finale event is a guaranteed highlight of the 2025 festival. \nSuitable for ages 7+ \nGates open 6.15pm \nPlease bring your own rug or folding chairs (but no umbrellas!).\nPicnics welcome but please respect our hosts by purchasing all drinks at the bar.\nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance.\nPerformance continues regardless of weather. \nRunning time approx 120 mins including 20 minute interval \nSunday 6 July\, 7pm \nTickets: £20
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/
LOCATION:The Old Deanery\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
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SUMMARY:Walking and Writing City and Country
DESCRIPTION:‘Ripon…has not only an agreeable situation on a rising ground between two rivers\, but the marketplace is the finest and most beautiful square that is to be seen of its kind in England’ Daniel Defoe 1724-6 \nWetlands and rivers\, canals and monasteries\, monuments and follies; the city of Ripon is an inspirational landscape that has attracted creatives such as Daniel Defoe\, poet Wilfred Owen and produced writers such as the suffragette\, Naomi Jacobs. \nJoin acclaimed writer Mary-Jane Holmes on this four-hour walk-and-create writing workshop in and around Ripon. As we stroll its snickets and paths\, we will reflect on how our experience of environments shapes us and how by harnessing our powers of deep observation in relation to our surroundings\, we can develop a more active way of seeing the world we inhabit. \nThis workshop will combine ‘attentive’ walking\, a performance of poetic works and fun writing exercises. It is open to everyone whether you are a seasoned writer of any genre be that playwriting or poetry\, fiction or memoir or simply curious about the creative writing process. \nMary-Jane Holmes has garnered many awards including winning the Bridport Poetry prize\, the Writer’s Digest poetry competition\, the Live Canon Pamphlet Prize\, Bath Novella-in-Flash Prize\, Mslexia Flash prize. \nA Ripon Poetry Festival event. \nWalk begins at the obelisk in Ripon Market Place\nNotepads and pencils are provided but do bring a pack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather!\nDogs are NOT allowed at this activity.\nAge guide 14+ \nTickets: £20
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/walking-and-writing-city-and-country-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20260116T165551Z
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SUMMARY:Fixing: Launch Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:When Matt was little\, their dad bought a classic car. A 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II. Dad had ideas that he and Matt would do it up\, repair\, rebuild together. They never did\, and the car festered in a garage.\nI mean\, Dad had just been through a divorce.\nNow in their 30’s\, Matt would like to learn how to fix a car engine. They’d like to learn a bit more about Dad\, and that time\, when Dad and Mum split up. The time when Matt and Dad were closest.\nMatt can’t do this alone\, which is tricky for a solo show. That’s where Matt’s drag alter-ego Natalie Spanner comes in. She knows all about things that girls like Natalie know about. Like how to build an engine. About maintenance\, care and repair.\nTogether\, Matt and Natalie will try to ask\, in an increasingly broken world\, how might we repair ourselves\, together? \nA drag show about family break ups\, car breakdowns\, and how to get over them. \n“Delightful . . . a novel collision between queer culture and mechanics” – The Guardian\n“Charming and often very funny look at fractured family life” – The Stage \nPresented to launch the 2026 Ripon Theatre Festival. Tickets include a glass of bubbly\, information about forthcoming festival events and refreshments courtesy of Valentino’s. \nFriday 27 March. Doors and refreshments from 7pm\, event starts 7.30pm. \nTickets £17
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/fixing/
LOCATION:Ripon Arts Hub\, 49 Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20260328T070021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191057Z
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SUMMARY:Tributaries
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of one of Yorkshire’s Rivers: the River Yore as told by Fell-Foss Theatre and the people of Ripon and Wensleydale\, with the Dales Countryside Museum and Ripon Workhouse Museum. \nThe culmination of a project along the river’s watercourse\, creating theatre from the head of the dales to its cathedral city. Discover the spirit of the river and its importance to those who have lived along its banks through the ages. Explore history\, folklore and the current challenges facing the health of our rivers. \nTributaries promises to be a rich theatrical event\, with music\, poetry\, Greek choruses\, a giant and a kelpie! \nOutdoor seating (chairs provided). Come dressed for the weather (no umbrellas or dogs please). \nA collaboration with the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust’s Rivers4Life project\, supported by Dales Countryside Museum & Ripon Workhouse Museum. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. \nPerformances at 4.30pm & 7.30pm \nRunning time 60 mins \nAge Guide 8+ \nTickets £5
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tributaries/
LOCATION:Workhouse Museum\, Sharow View\, Allhallowgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
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SUMMARY:Outcast
DESCRIPTION:Please note – this theatre experience starts at The Leper Chapel and ends at Ripon Arts Hub – details below. \nJoin writers Paul Mills and Andy Croft in the atmospheric surroundings of the Leper Chapel to tune in to a little-known period of the Middle Ages – The Anarchy. They will share the context and history underpinning their new play examining the lives of individuals living with leprosy. Set in Medieval Ripon\, Outcast explores a range of political and social themes that still resonate in the present including poverty\, control and environmental collapse. \nFollowing the writers’ introduction\, selected scenes will brought to life in a workshop performance at the Arts Hub. A small group of professional actors will have been working intensively with Director Kate Veysey for just a few hours on selected scenes from the play. \nStaging will be minimal; the emotions and issues raised will not! Your response and reflections will help the writers to shape the future direction of the piece. \nWriters\, Andy and Paul were instrumental in the establishment and development of Ripon Poetry Festival. Both are well known for their poetry and work in the theatre. \nOut of Character Theatre Company\, an innovative York-based charity and theatre ensemble comprised of artists and performers who have lived experience of mental ill health\, will provide the cast for the workshop performance. Founded in 2009\, the company uses theatre to challenge mental health stigma\, promote social inclusion\, and provide creative pathways for recovery. \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/outcast/
LOCATION:Starts Leper Chapel\, ends Ripon Arts Hub\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT
CATEGORIES:drama
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
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SUMMARY:Comb
DESCRIPTION:When Charlotte was a child her Grandad told her the beginning of a story but refused to tell the full tale. Years later a chance encounter led her to find the rest of his story buried deep within an archive gathered from families in Ireland. Not only did she discover this unbelievable link to her past but also the more startling realisation that she might actually be cursed. \nAt times chilling\, hilarious and moving Comb is a lament for the stories and people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic\, Slavic and Siberian folklore\, it is a clarion call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. \n \nCharlotte tells stories in theatres\, clubs\, on the street and around campfires. She is drawn to the place where mythology\, folklore\, history\, science and the everyday meet.  Also a circus performer and Artistic Director of leading contemporary circus company Ockham’s Razor\, Charlotte has developed a unique\, highly physical style. She disentangles tales of power and transformation and asks how do we make sense of the stories we have. \nPerformances at 3pm & 6pm \nAge Guide 12+ \nTickets £10
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/comb/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
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SUMMARY:Jord
DESCRIPTION:Jord explores our fascination and obsession with women staying young and delaying ageing. What happens if we ask for eternal youth? Our bodies and minds turned to stone\, preserved in that moment in time? \nJord visits Mother Shipton to request her petrifying abilities to turn her age into stone and preserve her youth. Jord will use live music\, poetry and storytelling to question and challenge this obsession. This show has been developed through extensive research into Knaresborough’s own Mother Shipton and has looked at her story through a modern lens. \nJord will use live music\, poetry and storytelling to question and challenge this obsession. \nPresented as a Work in Progress with a fascinating post-show discussion opportunity\, the audience will help feed the development of this show. \nImogen is an actor-musician and theatre-maker originally from North Yorkshire. Her style of work uses folk music and folk stories to talk about female experience in the modern day. Imogen’s work is rooted in co-creation and community engagement\, especially with rural or disadvantaged communities. \nAge Guide 12+ \nThis is a Pay What You Can Event (PWYC). Suggested price £8. Donations to the Festival will also be welcomed. Thank you. \nTickets – PWYC
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/jord/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalen’s (Leper Chapel)\, Magdalen's Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260706T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031807
CREATED:20260328T070043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191217Z
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SUMMARY:Service Please
DESCRIPTION:Lara\, a hopeful but insecure creative writing graduate\, is trying to write the next best-selling fantasy romance novel. There’s only one thing standing in her way: her casual waitressing job that keeps the money coming in. \nUnprepared for the stressful and chaotic reality of working in the service industry\, can Lara keep her sanity and get her big writing break\, or will she crumble under the pressure of under-staffed shifts\, creepy comments and customers who say their only food allergies are women…? \nA sharp and pacy monologue served up with humour and honesty. \nService Please is the debut play from North Yorkshire-based actor and director Connie Peel. Connie champions female voices and diverse working-class stories in her written work. She has worked as an assistant director for York-based companies Badapple Theatre and Next Door But One. \n“Heart-breaking and unflinchingly relatable” The Nerd Party \nThe Water Rat’s famous Yorkshire Sharing Platters will be served after the performance – pre-book your platter when booking your ticket. \nVegetarian option available. \nAge Guide 14+  – Strong language used \nTickets £12 \n*Show & Supper deal for 2 available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/service-please/
LOCATION:The Water Rat Restaurant and Bar\, 24 Bondgate Green\, Ripon\, HG4 1QW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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