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SUMMARY:Astro Norma (Walkabout)
DESCRIPTION:Meet Norma from Fladam Theatre’s intergalactic musical adventure as she explores the streets of Ripon. \nFREE EVENT \n2.00 -2.30pm The Arcade and City Centre \nFladam are performing Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano in Ripon Library at 10.30am and 12 noon in Ripon Library. \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/astro-norma-walkabout/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre (Various locations)\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Out of the Blue
DESCRIPTION:Out of the Blue \nFra Martó \nAll 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. \nAbout the performer: \nAfter studying Art History at the University of Bologna\, Francesca joined the Circus World\, first at Carampa Circus School in Madrid and then graduated in Circus Arts at theNational Centre for Circus Arts\, London in 2007 and has been working as a performer since then. \nShe specialized in clowning and juggling with many maestros: Fraser Hooper\, Mick Barnfather\, Philippe Gaulier\, Angela de Castro\,…just to name a few. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00am 11.45am Market Place \n12.30pm -1.10pm Kirkgate (walkabout version) \n2.15pm – 3.00pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/out-of-the-blue-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Around the World with Phileas Fogg: Day 79
DESCRIPTION: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 direction they stand to win a grand prize. \nFrom the makers of Baba Yaga’s House\, The Giant Balloon Show (a hit at RTF 2024)\, The Tiny Travelling Tightwire Show and Falconry Dismay comes a hilarious roam-about fusing modern technology and the classic adventure novel by Jules Verne. \nPresented by Dizzy O’Dare \nAbout the performers: \nFrom the weird to the wonderful\, the silly to the sublime. The company has produced over 20 shows and walkabouts\, toured extensively and delighting audiences across the globe. \nDizzy O’Dare was formed by Alana Jones and Michael Imerson. After meeting while filming one of Michael’s short films they started working together\, Alana as the only female pofessional tightwire dancer in the UK at the time and Michael as her guitarist.  This relationship soon led to the creation of ‘From the Inky Deep’ an ambitious circus show in 2009 for the Medway Fuse Festival and the company was born. \nAlana Jones gained a degree in Dance Theatre at Laban\, and then went on to gain a second degree in Circus Theatre at The Circus Space\, specialising in tightwire. \nFREE EVENT \n10-15am 10.45am Kirkgate \n12.00pm -12.30pm Market Place \n2.30pm – 3.00pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/around-the-world-with-phileas-fogg-day-79-3/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:The Mischievous Monkey
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Olivia Corbin-Phillip (Stories with Liv) in this interactive outdoor storytelling event\, perfect for children aged 3-7. \nCrocodile is not well and needs some monkey liver soup to get better. He concocts a cunning plan.. .but sometimes even tricksters get tricked! \nFREE EVENT \n2.30-3.15pm Minster Gardens \nLiv will also be sharing stories for children in The Unicorn (Wetherspoons) from 10.45-11.30am and at The Little Ripon Bookshop from 12.45-1.30pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-mischievous-monkey/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,spoken word
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SUMMARY:The Lost Bus
DESCRIPTION:An Audio Adventure from Ragged Edge Productions \nAn interactive audio show for kids\, their grown ups and grown ups who still think they’re kids. \nHop on board\, pop on some headphones and enjoy the adventure! \nGary the driver is always getting lost – where on Earth will we end up next? Don’t worry – Mike the Conductor is there to help. \nA fun adventure in sound for everyone to join in with. \nPlease note:  children must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe bus is stationary throughout – even if the story takes us elsewhere! \nAbout the company: \nRagged Edge Productions is a Cumbrian-based theatre company dedicated to creating entertaining and engaging theatrical shows that reflect and celebrate life in its region and across the North. The company tours its productions to community venues throughout the country\, reaching audiences in rural areas\, towns\, and cities. \nAbout the bus: \nVintage coach and mobile bar hire from The Last Stop in Bedale. \nThe lovely vintage bus is a 1947 Leyland Tiger PS1 Half Cab with a Plaxton body. It was the first chassis of the production line after the second world war. It has 33 seats. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00am 11.30am Kirkgate \n12.00pm -12.30pm Kirkgate \n2.00pm – 2.30pm Kirkgate \n3.00pm – 3.30pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-lost-bus-4/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Do What Ya Mamma Told Ya!
DESCRIPTION:Comedy circus and cooking from mother and daughter duo. A joyous journey of plate spinning\, food juggling and fire blazing! Will clumsy assistant\, Tiny T finally get to taste the food? A feast of food fusion across geography and generations. \nPresented by Just More Productions \nAbout Just More Productions: \nJust More Productions is a physical theatre & circus company\, using food history and circus to educate and entertain\, vibrant and friendly performances\, bringing culture and communities together. \nThis is a genuine mother/daughter collaboration. The company have a close relationship having toured together in Nofitstate Circus from the early years – in 2005. Blaze was just 15 when her mum the cook ran away with the circus. Having both toured it was then time to bring the family kitchen and its recipes to life! \nFREE EVENT \n12.15pm -12.45pm Market Place \n3.00pm – 3.30pm Market Place \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/do-what-ya-mumma-told-ya-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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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 in Ripon Spa Gardens from 10-10.30am. \nFREE EVENT \n3.00-3.30pm Ripon Cathedral Forecourt
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-2026-sat/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Tony and Ray Find Their Feet
DESCRIPTION:Friendship\, rivalry\, work tools\, tomfoolery and dance as a pair of workers become distracted from their tasks. Slapstick\, eccentric dance\, clowning and squeak wrangling inspired by the golden era of silent movies and comedy double acts. Unexpected\, uplifting and undeniably funny. \nPresented by Rudkin and Hicks \nAbout the performers: \nRudkin & Hicks is a physical comedy and street theatre duo consisting of Matt Rudkin and Jon Hicks. Drawing inspiration from traditional Vaudeville and Variety acts\, they are known for their wordless performances that blend eccentric dance\, props\, and comedic storytelling. \nBased in Brighton\, Rudkin is a versatile theatre maker with a background in art and design. His career includes drumming\, puppetry\, and clown training with Philippe Gaulier. \nA seasoned performer and “dynamic speed painter\,” Hicks has appeared on television programmes like The Graham Norton Show. He is known for combining magic\, juggling\, and bizarre contraptions in his solo and collaborative work. \nFREE EVENT \n12.45pm -1.25pm Market Place \n3.15pm – 3.55pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/tony-and-ray-find-their-feet-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Ye Birdz
DESCRIPTION:A magical walkabout act featuring stunning stilt costumes\, live percussion and a soundtrack by BORG. Two beautiful birds have travelled far from a time long\, long ago. \nIn search of song and dance and drums and a meadow where yellow flowers grow. \nOn their way a drummer they found who vowed to tag along and entertain the people they meet with drums and dance and song! \nPresented by Chicks on Sticks \nAbout the performers: \nChicks on Sticks provides stilt walkers\, living statues\, fire acts\, walkabout performers\, and children’s workshops. Its stilt walkers bring excitement and high visibility to festivals\, wearing exuberant and colourful costumes that stand out above the crowd. \nRachel Hyde\, Creative Director\, previously left a career in graphic design to pursue life in the circus\, where she tours extensively performing trapeze and aerial acts worldwide\, as well as creating costumes and devising performances. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.40am Ripon City Centre \n11.45am-12.25pm Kirkgate \n3.15-3.55pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ye-birdz-3/
LOCATION:Kirkgate\, Kirkgate\, Ripon\, HG4 1PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Hodman and Sally
DESCRIPTION:Enchanting and heart-warming puppetry walkabout. Hodman and Sally have lived happily by themselves for hundreds of years\, blissfully unaware of the changing world around them. Now they have ventured out in search of fame\, fortune and friendship\, enjoying a second youth touring the world with their possessions strapped to their backs. \nPresented by The Flying Buttresses \nAbout the performers: \nDanielle Richards and Rupert Parry met when studying theatre and formed The Flying Buttresses in 2001. They found they shared a love of making people laugh and making rubber monsters. Their highly detailed and expertly crafted creations are brought to life by their skills in improvised comedy\, puppetry performance and characterisation. \nFREE EVENT \n12.45pm -1.15pm Ripon City Centre \n2.00pm – 2.15pm Kirkgate \n3.30pm – 4.00pm Ripon City Center
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/hodman-and-sally-3/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre (Various locations)\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:St Aelred's Irish Dance
DESCRIPTION:St Aelred’s Principal Dance Teacher\, Una says: “We are a traditional Irish dance group made up of 25 dancers. We go from young talent\, all the way to incredibly skilled older dancers. We love performing for our local community. We regularly perform to thousands each year on St Patrick’s day in Leeds and York. Our group is eye catching in vibrant traditional dresses. We can’t wait to perform at RTF for the first time!” \nFREE EVENT \n11.45am-12.15pm Ripon Minster Gardens \n1.00-1.20pm Ripon Minster Gardens \n3.30-4.00pm Ripon Cathedral Forecourt \nUna will be leading a free “Irish Dance for First-Timers” workshop for everyone aged 8+ in our Saturday Participation Zone – 2-3pm – come along and give it a try! \nAnd the dancers will also be back on Sunday for more performances: \n11.15-11.45am Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \n12.30-1.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.15-2.45pm Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/st-aelreds-irish-dance-3/
LOCATION:Cathedral Forecourt\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:The Three Musketeers
DESCRIPTION:All for One – and One for All!  Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels\, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one\, the first\, remains the greatest. \nYoung D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos\, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels\, race the clock to restore Her Majesty’s honour\, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu\, and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war\, it’s a whirlwind of excitement\, comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge…! It’s got the lot! \nWith a reputation for staging some of the finest swordplay in the business Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever! \nThe Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas\, adapted by Oliver Gray \nAge Guide 8+ (younger children also welcome) \nPlay contains scenes of peril\, politics and passion! Younger children welcome\, if they’re brave enough… \nPlease bring fold up garden chairs\, camping chairs or blankets. People on blankets will be advised to sit in the first 5 metres in front of the stage. \nYou are welcome to bring a picnic to the event. Refreshments will also be available from The Cafe in the Park and from Lottie’s Van. \nDogs are NOT allowed at the performance. \nPerformance continues regardless of weather\, please come dressed for the weather\, but no umbrellas please. \nPerformance begins at 5.30pm\, gates open at 4.45pm. \nSponsored by Elstob Auctioneers \nTickets £11-18
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-three-musketeers/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama
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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 Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt from 3.00-3.30pm. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00-10.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.45-2.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-sun/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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SUMMARY:Frankie Magilligan
DESCRIPTION:The man\, the myth…the leg end! \nHailing from the North Coast of Ireland\, Frankie has packed his lunch box\, filled his flask and given his teeth and extra special polish! \nA show filled with comedy\, juggling\, music and the tallest unicycle in Ireland! \nFarmers weekly – “Frankie has recently acquired the national trust endorsement as an area of outstanding natural beauty”. \nFestival of Fools – “Like a piece of art he should be hung in a gallery for all to see”. \nPresented by Tall Paul \nFREE EVENT\n10.00am – 10.35am Little Bird Market \n11.45am – 12.20pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/frankie-magilligan-sun/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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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. \nFor the full programme with timings and locations visit Sunday’s schedule. \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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SUMMARY:Kismat Walla
DESCRIPTION:Thingumajig Theatre\, who have performed A la Puppet Carte and Kit and Caboodle (pictured below) at previous Ripon Theatre Festivals\, return with their brand 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  \nAbout the performers:\nThingumajig Theatre creates and performs innovative puppet plays and interactive giant puppet street acts. Based in West Yorkshire\, their puppets have played throughout the UK and 17 other countries and have been seen on television and a major Disney film. \nThingumajig’s co-directors Kathy and Andrew Kim met while working as performers on a Horse and Bamboo production in 2002. After several years commuting across the Atlantic to visit each other\, they married and settled in West Yorkshire and started Thingumajig Theatre in 2006. They soon expanded to bring in freelance artists as needed and in 2024\, they were joined by Reyyan Hammad as a core artist. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30 – 11.15am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2.15pm Little Bird Market
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/kismat-walla/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T112000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121512Z
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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 \nFor over 30 years\, Professor Ron Wood has been a beloved figure in the world of entertainment\, bringing the enchanting Punch and Judy Show to life for thousands of children and adults alike. With his traditional approach and authentic wooden puppets\, Ron has captivated audiences at events both large and small\, spreading joy and laughter through this time-honoured British puppet theatre. Each performance is a delightful journey filled with playful antics and memorable characters\, ensuring that the spirit of this classic show continues to thrive in the hearts of all who experience it. \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.30pm \n2.45pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2026/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T114500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121503Z
UID:6265-1783854900-1783856700@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:St Aelred's Irish Dance
DESCRIPTION:St Aelred’s Principal Dance Teacher\, Una says: “We are a traditional Irish dance group made up of 25 dancers. We go from young talent\, all the way to incredibly skilled older dancers. We love performing for our local community. We regularly perform to thousands each year on St Patrick’s day in Leeds and York. Our group is eye catching in vibrant traditional dresses. We can’t wait to perform at RTF for the first time!” \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \n12.30-1.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.15-2.45pm Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \nUna will be leading a free “Irish Dance for First-Timers” workshop for everyone aged 8+ in our Saturday Participation Zone – 2-3pm – come along and give it a try! \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/st-aelreds-irish-dance-sun-1/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T121500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121443Z
UID:6493-1783854900-1783858500@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Rubbish Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet
DESCRIPTION:Romeo and Juliet \nRubbish Shakespeare Company \nEnemies. Balconies. Kissing… SAUSAGE ROLLS!!?? \nThree hapless idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy using nothing but tatty wigs and a burst airbed they found by the bins. This frenetic 60 mins of fourth-wall-breaking\, ludicrous action features clowning\, slapstick\, and mischievous storytelling\, ensuring everyone from 5 to 105 knows what’s going on! \nThis isn’t boring Shakespeare – it’s bonkers! \nSuitable for ALL AGES! \nDescribed as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times)\, the ‘delightfully wacky’ Rubbish Shakespeare Company present an anarchically joyous\, family-friendly treat. \nFeaturing clowning\, slapstick and mischievously interactive storytelling\, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ (The List) tragedy is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare – or even theatre itself! \n‘A genius way to bring the Bard to fresh audiences’ West End Best Friend \n‘It’s pure rubbish… and you’ll love every minute’ Wee Review \nAbout the performers: \nThe Rubbish Shakespeare Company (or RubSC\, if you’re in a hurry) is a family-friendly theatre company with a passion for Theatre and Creative Education. Their mission is to prove that Shakespeare isn’t rubbish – he’s brilliant\, bold\, and a bit bonkers – just like them!\nIt all started in 2007\, when three drama graduates from Liverpool John Moores University decided that Shakespeare needed a shake-up. Since then\, they’ve toured the UK (and beyond!)\, turning classrooms and community halls into raucous arenas of rhyme\, rhythm\, and ridiculousness. What began as a passion project is now a full-blown mission: to make Shakespeare fun\, fearless\, and fantastically accessible for all. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15am-12.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.00-3.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/rubbish-shakespeare-romeo-and-juliet/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T122000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121431Z
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SUMMARY:Frankie Magilligan
DESCRIPTION:The man\, the myth…the leg end! \nHailing from the North Coast of Ireland\, Frankie has packed his lunch box\, filled his flask and given his teeth and extra special polish! \nA show filled with comedy\, juggling\, music and the tallest unicycle in Ireland! \nFarmers weekly – “Frankie has recently acquired the national trust endorsement as an area of outstanding natural beauty”. \nFestival of Fools – “Like a piece of art he should be hung in a gallery for all to see”. \nPresented by Tall Paul \nFREE EVENT\n10.00am – 10.35am Little Bird Market \n11.45am – 12.20pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/frankie-magilligan-sun-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T123500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121421Z
UID:6444-1783858500-1783859700@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 \nFor over 30 years\, Professor Ron Wood has been a beloved figure in the world of entertainment\, bringing the enchanting Punch and Judy Show to life for thousands of children and adults alike. With his traditional approach and authentic wooden puppets\, Ron has captivated audiences at events both large and small\, spreading joy and laughter through this time-honoured British puppet theatre. Each performance is a delightful journey filled with playful antics and memorable characters\, ensuring that the spirit of this classic show continues to thrive in the hearts of all who experience it. \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.30pm \n2.45pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2026-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121357Z
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SUMMARY:St Aelred's Irish Dance
DESCRIPTION:St Aelred’s Principal Dance Teacher\, Una says: “We are a traditional Irish dance group made up of 25 dancers. We go from young talent\, all the way to incredibly skilled older dancers. We love performing for our local community. We regularly perform to thousands each year on St Patrick’s day in Leeds and York. Our group is eye catching in vibrant traditional dresses. We can’t wait to perform at RTF for the first time!” \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \n12.30-1.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.15-2.45pm Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \nUna will be leading a free “Irish Dance for First-Timers” workshop for everyone aged 8+ in our Saturday Participation Zone – 2-3pm – come along and give it a try! \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/st-aelreds-irish-dance-sun-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121345Z
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SUMMARY:The Crow House
DESCRIPTION:A 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 multi-skilled performers use aerial\, acrobatics\, live music and slap-stick comedy to battle the furious crow who has taken up residency. Who will win? \nA wonderful silent-movie inspired show using an eclectic mix of circus\, puppetry\, musical saw\, harp playing and audience participation. \nPresented by Circo Rum Ba Ba \nAbout the performers: \nCirco Rum Ba Ba is a well-established\, highly experienced women’s circus theatre company which fuses spectacular theatre with a diverse range of circus skills\, comedic characters and narratives to bring extraordinary shared experiences to communities and audiences across the U.K. The company are committed to developing wonderfully bizarre\, offbeat shows\, promenades and walkabout characters for free to the public arts and community events. They bring theatre and circus to places where it is not expected to engage incidental audiences who don’t always have access to the arts. From the subtle cameo to the grand parade\, Circo Rum Ba Ba combines the surprising with the impossible\, to produce a thrilling phenomenon of spectacle and show. \nFREE EVENT \n12.30-13.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15-4.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-crow-house/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T134500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121325Z
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SUMMARY:The Soapsud Sisters
DESCRIPTION:‘Here come the girls!’ \nPair up your socks\, dig out your delicates\, separate your silks\, it’s laundry time with the magnificent SOAPSUD SISTERS\, Rhubarb Theatre’s latest festival show for 2025. \nJoin our bubbly beauties as they take you for a spin through a washing cycle like no other. \nPresented by Rhubarb Theatre Company \nAbout the performers: \nRhubarb Theatre have been RTF regulars since 2023. \nKirsty’s professional acting career began with Pimlico Opera\, performing in prisons\, schools and on the London Fringe. She trained in the performing arts at Middlesex University and toured to Edinburgh Festival\, performing with companies such as Great Eastern Stage. \nReturning to Lincolnshire\, Kirsty set up Rhubarb Theatre with Philip in 2000\, and has since been involved in a huge variety of roles for Rhubarb’s shows and projects – creating\, directing\, acting\, prop & mask making\, storytelling\, making audio recordings and even writing children’s story books. \nArtistic Director\, Philip has been treading the boards ever since he can remember\, touring with numerous theatre companies and creating Rhubarb Theatre with his partner and fellow performer Kirsty. \nAs a professional performer\, his skills include mask\, physical comedy and improvisation. His personal highlights with Rhubarb include becoming the first ever Lincolnshire-based theatre company to be accepted onto the professional Rural Touring Scheme\, and travelling to Australia to devise with\, and direct\, the award-winning theatre company KUSH CABARET which culminated in performances at the prestigious National Museum of Art in Sydney. \nFREE EVENT \n1.15am-1.45pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.00-3.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-soapsud-sisters/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T135000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121312Z
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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 \nFor over 30 years\, Professor Ron Wood has been a beloved figure in the world of entertainment\, bringing the enchanting Punch and Judy Show to life for thousands of children and adults alike. With his traditional approach and authentic wooden puppets\, Ron has captivated audiences at events both large and small\, spreading joy and laughter through this time-honoured British puppet theatre. Each performance is a delightful journey filled with playful antics and memorable characters\, ensuring that the spirit of this classic show continues to thrive in the hearts of all who experience it. \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.30pm \n2.45pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2026-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T133212Z
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SUMMARY:Kismat Walla
DESCRIPTION:Thingumajig Theatre\, who have performed A la Puppet Carte and Kit and Caboodle (pictured below) at previous Ripon Theatre Festivals\, return with their brand 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  \nAbout the performers:\nThingumajig Theatre creates and performs innovative puppet plays and interactive giant puppet street acts. Based in West Yorkshire\, their puppets have played throughout the UK and 17 other countries and have been seen on television and a major Disney film. \nThingumajig’s co-directors Kathy and Andrew Kim met while working as performers on a Horse and Bamboo production in 2002. After several years commuting across the Atlantic to visit each other\, they married and settled in West Yorkshire and started Thingumajig Theatre in 2006. They soon expanded to bring in freelance artists as needed and in 2024\, they were joined by Reyyan Hammad as a core artist. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30 – 11.15am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2.15pm Little Bird Market
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/kismat-walla-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121243Z
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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 Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt from 3.00-3.30pm. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00-10.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.45-2.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-dance-academy-sun-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121204Z
UID:6499-1783864800-1783868400@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Rubbish Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet
DESCRIPTION:Romeo and Juliet \nRubbish Shakespeare Company \nEnemies. Balconies. Kissing… SAUSAGE ROLLS!!?? \nThree hapless idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy using nothing but tatty wigs and a burst airbed they found by the bins. This frenetic 60 mins of fourth-wall-breaking\, ludicrous action features clowning\, slapstick\, and mischievous storytelling\, ensuring everyone from 5 to 105 knows what’s going on! \nThis isn’t boring Shakespeare – it’s bonkers! \nSuitable for ALL AGES! \nDescribed as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times)\, the ‘delightfully wacky’ Rubbish Shakespeare Company present an anarchically joyous\, family-friendly treat. \nFeaturing clowning\, slapstick and mischievously interactive storytelling\, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ (The List) tragedy is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare – or even theatre itself! \n‘A genius way to bring the Bard to fresh audiences’ West End Best Friend \n‘It’s pure rubbish… and you’ll love every minute’ Wee Review \nAbout the performers: \nThe Rubbish Shakespeare Company (or RubSC\, if you’re in a hurry) is a family-friendly theatre company with a passion for Theatre and Creative Education. Their mission is to prove that Shakespeare isn’t rubbish – he’s brilliant\, bold\, and a bit bonkers – just like them!\nIt all started in 2007\, when three drama graduates from Liverpool John Moores University decided that Shakespeare needed a shake-up. Since then\, they’ve toured the UK (and beyond!)\, turning classrooms and community halls into raucous arenas of rhyme\, rhythm\, and ridiculousness. What began as a passion project is now a full-blown mission: to make Shakespeare fun\, fearless\, and fantastically accessible for all. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15am-12.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.00-3.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-rubbish-shakespeare-company-romeo-juliet-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,drama,family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T144500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121149Z
UID:6273-1783865700-1783867500@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:St Aelred's Irish Dance
DESCRIPTION:St Aelred’s Principal Dance Teacher\, Una says: “We are a traditional Irish dance group made up of 25 dancers. We go from young talent\, all the way to incredibly skilled older dancers. We love performing for our local community. We regularly perform to thousands each year on St Patrick’s day in Leeds and York. Our group is eye catching in vibrant traditional dresses. We can’t wait to perform at RTF for the first time!” \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \n12.30-1.00pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n2.15-2.45pm Little Bird Market\, Ripon Market Place \nUna will be leading a free “Irish Dance for First-Timers” workshop for everyone aged 8+ in our Saturday Participation Zone – 2-3pm – come along and give it a try! \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/st-aelreds-irish-dance-sun/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T144500
DTSTAMP:20260613T192940
CREATED:20260517T140031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T121119Z
UID:6448-1783867500-1783867500@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 \nFor over 30 years\, Professor Ron Wood has been a beloved figure in the world of entertainment\, bringing the enchanting Punch and Judy Show to life for thousands of children and adults alike. With his traditional approach and authentic wooden puppets\, Ron has captivated audiences at events both large and small\, spreading joy and laughter through this time-honoured British puppet theatre. Each performance is a delightful journey filled with playful antics and memorable characters\, ensuring that the spirit of this classic show continues to thrive in the hearts of all who experience it. \nFREE EVENT \nRipon Spa Gardens \n11.00am \n12.15pm \n1.30pm \n2.45pm \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/punch-and-judy-2026-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Spa Gardens\, Park Street\, Ripon\, HG4 2AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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