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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011923
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T120000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
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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:20260430T011923
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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 \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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011923
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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:20260430T011923
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011923
CREATED:20250420T121200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T123827Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011923
CREATED:20250420T125906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T125906Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T011923
CREATED:20250421T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135838Z
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T011923
CREATED:20250421T132147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T132147Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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