Join writers featured in the newly-published anthology of Ripon Poets, This Here, This Now. "Cross the market square in Ripon to find a poet. Perhaps, the barista serving coffee or the care worker returning from a late shift. Poetry sounds in the footsteps. If poetry is life, life lived, then here is life lived in …
Flamenco de Leeds was started in 2015 after looking for local Flamenco workshops and events and found they were few and far between. Since then, they are providing regular workshops, events and performers across Leeds and further afield. The ethos of Flamenco de Leeds is very much focused on enthusiasm and ensuring everybody feels welcome …
What they say: "The 'Skellsiders' have played together during the day in various locations and with different group names for about 11 years. We are mostly retired and have a keen interest in some form of folk music. Some of us also play in orchestras, ceilidh bands or for local dance groups. We currently meet …
What they say: "We are a male harmony chorus based near Boston Spa. We sing popular music, interspersed with some banter. We very much like audience participation, and our repertoire reflects this, with songs such as YMCA, Sweet Caroline and Amarillo. We have performed at Choir Festivals in York and Harrogate. We are men of …
Lily is a well-known local singer and performer. She is also a regular director and committee member of the Ripon Charity Pantomime Group. On 5th July she may well be joined by other pantomime performers - come along to see who might be popping up! What Lily says: "I have an absolute love and passion …
Meet Lula Hoopa -our dynamic hula hoop circus act roaming the streets of Ripon. FREE EVENT - this is a walkabout performance - catch her if you can! 10.30-11.00am Cathedral Forecourt (12.45 - 1.15pm Market Place - static performance) 2.30-3pm Kirkgate
Founded in 1986 - the year of Ripon's 1100th Charter Anniversary, The Wakeman Mummers are proud to continue the ancient tradition of "mumming". This year we once again welcome the Mummers' musicians, playing some of the folk music which accompanies their performances at other times of the year. Mumming plays are a type of drama …
The king has sent forth two brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring joy and laughter to all his subjects. Of course, great deeds will need to be accomplished: dragons tamed, princes rescued, and tea and crumpets saved. Oh and don't forget the grand tournament where the two knights …
Grace says: "I am a violinist who can play a variety of genres. I regularly play in orchestras, but I also play my electric violin in rock bands and I also love to play folk and pop. In September, I am going to study violin at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. ". …
Stilt walking Cake and Baker, presented by Chicks on Sticks Come and meet a living, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness! Towering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge, a giant stilt cake, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouth-watering sweets, cherries and lollipops. Beside the cake stands Flour Power, the baker, who created this …
What they say: "The group is called Calle Oche as this is a place in Brazil and we perform music that is from Latin America or influenced by this style of music. The group consists of two guitars, a bass guitar, a ukulele, percussion, mandolin, violin and clarinet. Two of our performers also sing. We …
The fun continues on Kirkgate with buskers, bands and more. Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants, or have drink before taking in more theatre. FREE EVENT - just turn up! 4 – 8pm Kirkgate
