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SUMMARY:Stitch in Time
DESCRIPTION:Excitement! Drama! Romance! And… knitting? \nAn award-winning cabaret of the “lost” knitting songs of WWI and WWII from Canada\, Britain\, America\, and France. Feel free to bring your knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to these funny\, poignant\, toe-tapping\, needle-clicking tunes. Come out and have a ball! \nDuring the two World Wars\, millions of women knit for the soldiers. Popular music often reflected the trends of the time\, and mere days after the first bullet was fired\, dozens of knitting-themed songs started to appear. These songs ranged from heartfelt\, sentimental ballads\, to brisk marches\, to novelty tunes that offered a humorous\, tongue-in-cheek look at the wartime knitting craze). \nAfter the wars these songs were essentially lost\, and this concert is the first time that many of them have been performed in 100 years. Some of the songs were very close to disappearing forever\, and with Stitch in Time\, this music — a clever\, sweet and entertaining footnote in history — has been preserved\, and given a chance to live again. \nPresented by Canadian soprano Melanie Gall\, a writer\, theatre historian\, and internationally-acclaimed vocalist\, whose solo performance career has spanned from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York to Royal Albert Hall in London. \nRefreshments served after the show – donations to Ripon Community Poppy Project \nAge Guide 10+ \nTickets £12 \n*Matinee multi-buy deal available*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stitch-in-time/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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SUMMARY:Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:The perfect opportunity for all the family to experience and share the charm of opera as a relaxed and welcoming tea-time treat. \nCome with us on a fun\, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Led by a trio of opera singers and an accordionist\, Mini Magic Flute follows a Prince’s search for a Princess\, but nothing is quite as it first appears… Join a host of fantastical characters – from a bird-catcher to a dragon! – on this magical adventure. \nEnchanting for all ages but especially designed for those aged 4–7\, with young people invited to a craft activity beforehand to create something to compliment the performance. \nOpera North is a national opera company based in Leeds\, and leading UK arts organisation. Rooted in the North of England\, international in outlook\, they create extraordinary experiences\, every day. Opera North believes opera and music is for everyone\, and champions diversity in artists\, repertoire and audiences. They aim to create extraordinary experiences through participative arts and family performances. \nRefreshments served from 4pm with opportunity for young people to get ‘crafty’  – donations to Ripon Community Poppy Project \nAge Guide 4-7 \nTickets £12 \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/little-listeners-mini-magic-flute/
LOCATION:Allhallowgate Methodist Church & Halls\, Victoria Grove\, Ripon\, HG4 1LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,music
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