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SUMMARY:Cosmic Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Launch into space from the teepee at The Ripon Inn\, with a space-themed storytelling session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.  Explore the story with hands-on sensory activities that spark the imagination and engage the senses. Get ready for a bit of cosmic creativity… \nFor thirsty and hungry explorers\, there’s the chance to refuel at The Ripon Inn after you come back to earth! \nStorytime led by artists from Yorkshire CREATE. \nAge Guide 0-5 \nTickets £6 \n*Grown-ups go FREE*
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/cosmic-storytime/
LOCATION:The Ripon Inn\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2BU
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Dancing with Colours
DESCRIPTION:Co-created with learning-disabled people and their families in Bradford\, Dancing with Colours is a participatory performance that blends movement\, music\, and most importantly\, colour! The audience are just as important as the performers; challenging ideas of who gets to make art and how. Expect a joyful\, sensory\, (and very messy!)\, colourful experience as artist JoAnne Harris invites you to dance with pastels and paint\, bringing the space to life. \nWhether you prefer to watch or jump right in\, JoAnne hopes you’ll leave feeling inspired to find moments of creativity in your own lives. This performance is relaxed and lets audiences engage in whatever way is comfortable for them. The age range is 4+ but all are welcome. \nThe performance is messy and although we try to facilitate as best we can\, some of the materials used can stain clothes. As such\, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained. \nLead Artist and Performer – JoAnne Haines\nDirector – Rachel Dean\nMusician/Improviser – Zoe Katsilerou\nProducer – Mind the Gap \nMind the Gap is an internationally recognised theatre company and arts organisation based in Bradford. Founded in 1988\, the company is dedicated to creating bold\, innovative theatre while championing the voices and talents of learning disabled and neurodivergent artists. \nRefreshments served from 4.30pm. \nAge Guide 4+ \nTickets £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/dancing-with-colours/
LOCATION:Harrogate Road Methodist Hall\, Harewood Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Ripon Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION:Explore our hauntingly beautiful city after dark and delve into its eerie past. Wander the ancient streets and places of Ripon with our expert and knowledgeable guides. Expect tales and history of characters long gone but thought to have left something behind. Discover frightening events in the most unlikely places.\nAll timed to enable you to see and hear the Ripon Hornblower at 9pm in the Market Square.\nProceeds from this walk generously donated to Ripon Theatre Festival.\nTicket Price: £6 (£4)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-ghost-walk-26/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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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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SUMMARY:Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
DESCRIPTION:A musical comedy that’s out of this world! \nBlast 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 for the stars… \nAstro Norma is the brand-new show from BBC Popcorn New Writing Award nominated FLADAM (Flo Poskitt and Adam Sowter) best known for their hit shows GREEN FINGERS and HALLOWBEAN. Following a successful UK tour and a joyous run at Glastonbury Festival\, the duo can’t wait to touch down in Ripon this summer! \n“…the most amazing\, hilarious musical comedy duo” BBC Radio \n“Imagination\, catchy songs and big personality” The Scotsman \nPerformances at 10.30am & 12 noon\, running time approximately 45 mins \nAge Guide  3-10 \nTickets £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/astro-norma-and-the-cosmic-piano/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Stories with Liv
DESCRIPTION:The story of The Mischievous Monkey in the comfortable and relaxed surroundings of the front room of The Unicorn (Wetherspoons’). \nOlivia Corbin-Phillip is a popular professional storyteller from Leeds. She leads regular sessions at Leeds Playhouse and across the region. \nAge guide 3-7 \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nLiv will also be popping up in the back room of The Little Ripon Bookshop with Jack and the Flumflum Tree 12.45-1.30pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stories-with-liv/
LOCATION:The Unicorn Hotel\, 2 Market Place East\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
DESCRIPTION:A musical comedy that’s out of this world! \nBlast 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 for the stars… \nAstro Norma is the brand-new show from BBC Popcorn New Writing Award nominated FLADAM (Flo Poskitt and Adam Sowter) best known for their hit shows GREEN FINGERS and HALLOWBEAN. Following a successful UK tour and a joyous run at Glastonbury Festival\, the duo can’t wait to touch down in Ripon this summer! \n“…the most amazing\, hilarious musical comedy duo” BBC Radio \n“Imagination\, catchy songs and big personality” The Scotsman \nPerformances at 10.30am & 12 noon\, running time approximately 45 mins \nAge Guide  3-10 \nTickets £6
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/astro-norma-and-the-cosmic-piano-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Library\, The Arcade\, Ripon\, HG4 1AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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SUMMARY:Stories with Liv
DESCRIPTION:The story of Jack and the Flumflum Tree (Julia Donaldson) in the backroom of our favourite bookshop. \nOlivia Corbin-Phillip is a popular professional storyteller from Leeds. She leads regular sessions at Leeds Playhouse and across the region. \nAge guide 3-7 \nA FREE event – donations encouraged at the door. \nLiv will also be popping up in the front room of The Unicorn (Wetherspoons’) with The Mischievous Monkey 10.45-11.30am. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/stories-with-liv-2/
LOCATION:Little Ripon Bookshop\, 12-13 Westgate\, Ripon\, HG4 2AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:Big Family Weekend: Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all the family across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. \nOpen-air theatre\, walkabout acts\, Punch and Judy and joining-in fun\, plus music\, stories and dance from community groups. Bring a picnic to the park and stay all day or browse the market whilst being entertained. \nJoin us for a full day of fun\, starting at 10am \nAll events are FREE. \n  \n\n\n\n \nThe Crow House \nA derelict house appears in the middle of the street. The windows are shattered and a Keep Out sign bars the front door. Three captivating and multiskilled performers use aerial\, acrobatics\, live music and slap-stick comedy to battle the furious crow who has taken up residency. Who will win? Presented by Circo Rumbaba.\n\n\n \nThe Soapsud Sisters \n‘Here come the girls!’ Pair up your socks\, dig out your delicates\, separate your silks\, it’s laundry time! Join our bubbly beauties as they take you for a spin through a washing cycle like no other. \nPresented by Rhubarb Theatre Company\n\n\n \nKismat Walla \nThingumajig Theatre\, who have performed A la Puppet Carte and Kit and Caboodle at previous Ripon Theatre Festivals\, return with their new street theatre puppet show. Kismat Walla captures the bustling atmosphere of South Asian market streets in this two-person play set on and around a magical rairi (cart) telling a puppet plays about fate\, fortune and serendipity.\n\n\n \nPunch and Judy \nTraditional show with beautiful hand-carved wooden puppets. Fast-moving and funny. Old-fashioned entertainment for everyone. \nPresented by Ron Wood from Jolly Good Productions.\n\n\n \nRubbish Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet \nEnemies. Balconies. Kissing… SAUSAGE ROLLS!!?? Three hapless idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy using nothing but tatty wigs and a burst airbed they found by the bins. Clowning\, slapstick\, and mischievous storytelling. This isn’t boring Shakespeare – it’s bonkers!\n\n\n \nFrankie Magilligan \nWith his incredible smile and impeccable fashion sense\, Frankie will leave you in stitches with his hilarious antics and incredible juggling skills. And if that wasn’t enough\, he’ll be performing on the tallest unicycle in Ireland. The perfect combination of skill\, humour\, and style – Frankie will have you on the edge of your seat. Presented by Tall Paul.\n\n\n \nParticipation Zone \nDive into a vibrant day of theatre-inspired creativity\, including mask-making\, myths and more. Across four artist-led sessions (10–11am\, 11:30am–12:30pm\, 1–2pm and 2:30–3:30pm) plus two self-guided drop-in activities running 10am–4pm\, families can explore hands-on crafts inside or alongside our dedicated tent space. Presented in partnership with Yorkshire CREATE.\n\n\n \nLittle Bird Artisan Market \nMore than just shopping. It’s a vibrant showcase of quality goods crafted by independent producers and artisans. And on Festival Sunday it’s extra special\, with a performance area scheduled with acts from 10am-3pm. Have a break from browsing the stalls -pull up a deck chair and enjoy the entertainment.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\nCricket on the Hearth\nOpen the Book\nOrb Community Arts\nMedusa Gothic Morris\nRipon Dance Academy\nRipon Goes to Bollywood\nRipon Trinity Singers\nRipon Walled Garden\nSlubbing Billy’s Morris\nSt Aelred’s Irish Dance\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/big-family-weekend-sunday/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,family,music,workshop
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