Songs from Shakespeare

Ripon Cathedral Minster Road,, Ripon, United Kingdom

A recital of Shakespeare songs and arias including works by Verdi, Gounod and Cole Porter, finishing with Brush Up Your Shakespeare! Performed by soprano Louise Wayman, accompanied by Tim Harper. Louise, originally from Dorset, studied at the Wales International Academy of Voice with Dennis O’Neill and Nuccia Focile. Previously she studied at Birmingham Conservatoire with …

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Mike and Millie Go to the Seaside

Holy Trinity Church Kirkby Road, Ripon, United Kingdom

Specially created for those living with later-stage dementia, this charming show takes the audience on a day trip to the 1960s. Using music, dance, mime and rhyme, the performers from Smashing Mirrors Theatre Company provoke memories and stimulate interaction in a safe and comfortable setting. There’s even sand, seaweed and shells to touch and take …

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The Hare and the Moon

Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

Performed in miniature on beautiful sets within a vintage suitcase, the tale of the adventurous Hare and her patient friend Moon is told through five delightful minutes of puppetry, spoken word and music. Children and adults alike will be charmed by this enchanting story of night skies, light and the joy of friendship. 10-10.30am The …

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Saturday Street Entertainment

Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

Walkabout acts, crazy characters, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the day. Professional acts come together with community performers including Ripon City Morris Dancers, the All for One Choir and Ripon Youth Theatre. Performances will be staged at Ripon Market Place, Minster Gardens (in front of the …

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The Wanderer

Ripon Cathedral Minster Road,, Ripon, United Kingdom

Come and follow the footsteps of countless pilgrims down into the ancient crypt of Saint Wilfrid. Lit only by the guttering flame of candlelight, meet the Wanderer. An exile who has journeyed north from the stormy south coast of Manhood End. Hear his service and be warmed by his words as you take your own …

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The Hare and the Moon

Minster Gardens Minster Road,, Ripon, United Kingdom

Performed in miniature on beautiful sets within a vintage suitcase, the tale of the adventurous Hare and her patient friend Moon is told through five delightful minutes of puppetry, spoken word and music. Children and adults alike will be charmed by this enchanting story of night skies, light and the joy of friendship. 10-10.30am The …

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Steve Bonham: How to have an adventure

Little Ripon Bookshop 12-13 Westgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

Steve Bonham shares stories (and maybe a song or two) that celebrate the adventurer, explorer and vagabond within us all. Catch Steve again at Claro Lounge at 11am on Sunday 11th June. Free event - just turn up

Free

The Hare and the Moon

Little Ripon Bookshop 12-13 Westgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

Performed in miniature on beautiful sets within a vintage suitcase, the tale of the adventurous Hare and her patient friend Moon is told through five delightful minutes of puppetry, spoken word and music. Children and adults alike will be charmed by this enchanting story of night skies, light and the joy of friendship. 10-10.30am The …

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Free