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SUMMARY:Ripon City Morris\, Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers & Slubbing Billy's
DESCRIPTION:Ripon City Morris will be joined this year all-female side\, Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers and by The Slubbing Billy’s – a mixed side from West Yorkshire. \nAbout the Ripon City Morris: “We are a North West Morris Dancing team from Ripon. We practice most Monday evenings from 7.45pm in Bishop Monkton Village Hall\, which is between Ripon and Harrogate. In the summer months we dance at various pubs in the area on Monday evenings and at Festivals\, weekends of dance and at many other events. We are instantly recognisable by our patriotic kit and fresh flowered hats.” \nAbout Betty Lupton’s: A ladies morris dance team\, formed in 1977 – the year of the Queen’s silver jubilee. The kit of the dancers reflects the national colours; red tights\, white smocks and blue dresses with black shoes and bell pads. The team took its name from a local character from Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, who was responsible for ladling out the medicinal spa waters to the visitors to the town during the 19th century. She was based at the pump room\, now a museum\, where you can still sample the waters and see a model of Betty Lupton. \nAbout Slubbing Billy’s: A mixed North West Morris Team\, with a reputation for colourful costumes (we call it ‘kit’) and lively\, entertaining dances. The team was formed in 1986\, and has a healthy age range\, from enthusiatic teenagers to more experienced (mature!) members who have danced with the side since it started. Based in the Colne Valley but new members from all areas welcome. They attend events as far north as Barnard and as far south as the Cotswolds. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Market Place\n12.30-1pm Cathedral Forecourt\n2.30-3pm Cathedral Forecourt\n3.45-4.15pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-city-morris-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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SUMMARY:Saturday Street Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Walkabout acts\, crazy characters\, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the day. \nSpend the day in Ripon soaking up the atmosphere – the best in street theatre\, circus\, dance\, magic and fun. \nProfessional acts come together with community performers. \nPerformances will be staged at Ripon Market Place\, Minster Gardens (in front of the Courthouse Museum)\, on Ripon Cathedral Forecourt and on Kirkgate. \nAll events are FREE. \n\n\n\nCalamity Dames \nThese rootin tootin\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ cowgirls will give any cowboy a run for their money! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Presented by Kitsch n Sync.\n\n\nBooks! \nA high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, jokes and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. Presented by Tit for Tat Circus.\n\n\nCloudscapes \nTake some time to chill out\, festival-style. Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy this fabulous part-installation/part-performance. As you lie back and look up\, you’ll listen on headphones to a story all about the clouds\, the sky and Lorna’s journey of a lifetime with her father. Presented by Gobbledegook Theatre.\n\n\nThe Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show! \nClassic seaside mayhem with a family friendly modern twist!\nDame Judy (not that Dame Judi) has finally taken over! About time too! The show was getting far too rambunctious for it’s own good. But will Mr Punchinello agree to the new rules? It seems highly unlikely!\nAll the puppet show favourites are here in a topsy-turvy\, parallel universe\, reimagining of the seaside classic. That’s the way to do it….hopefully. Presented by Grandly Strange Puppet Theatre.\n\n\n\nLula Hoopa \nDynamic hula hoop circus act. Rhythmic gymnastics\, dance and fun. You might even get a chance to give it a go yourself.\n\n\nThe Knighty Knights \nTwo brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring forth joy and laughter.\n\n\nThe Fantastic Mr Forster \nPrepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”!\n\n\nVictoria Sponge & Flour Power \nA living\, breathing and beautifully-dressed dessert\, accompanied by her proud baker. The sweetest duo in town! \nPresented by Chicks on Sticks.\n\n\nTooti Fruity \nA “pear” of flamboyant\, fruit-obsessed\, banana-battling eccentrics take to the streets. \nPresented by Kerfuffle Street Theatre.\n\n\nThe Story Cart \nA travelling storyteller and his medieval cart. Choose a myth or a monster and see where the story leads. Presented by Stories Alive.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\nRipon City Morris\nYorkshire Voices\nSlubbing Billy’s\nBelebele\nThe Wakeman Mummers’ Musicians\nRipon Dance Academy\nBetty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers\nLily Worth\nCalle Oche\nGrace Hughes\nThe Daytones\nSkellside Folk\nFlamenco de Leeds
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/saturday-street-entertainment-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre
CATEGORIES:comedy,dance,family,music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30 – 11am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T114500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
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SUMMARY:Books!
DESCRIPTION:Books! is a high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, eccentric absurdity\, terrible puns and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. \nThe libraries keep closing\, their beloved books are being forced out into the streets\, where the rain is heavy and the sun is getting hotter! \nBut with the membership numbers of their strange little book club dwindling\, they must embark on a quest to recruit more radical reading enthusiasts. Without new members\, the book club might be closed forever! (you make take a moment to gasp in horror) \nThese Hardback Heroes can’t let such a tragic epilogue come to pass… but they need you. Yes\, YOU. You can already read – so we’re halfway there. \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00 – 11.45am Market Place \n1.45 – 2.30pm Market Place \n\n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/books/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
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SUMMARY:Victoria Sponge & Flour Power
DESCRIPTION:Stilt walking Cake and Baker\, presented by Chicks on Sticks \nCome and meet a living\, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness!\nTowering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge\, a giant stilt cake\, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouthwatering sweets\, cherries and lollipops.\nBeside the cake stands Flour Power\, the baker\, who created this confection\, beaming with pride. They invite festival goers to join in the fun. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with the sweetest duo in town!\n\nFREE EVENT – a walkabout act – catch them if you can! \n11.30am-12noon Market Place \n2-2.30pm Cathedral Forecourt \n3.30-4pm Kirkgate
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/victoria-sponge/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T121500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
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SUMMARY:Yorkshire Voices
DESCRIPTION:“We are a community choir who practice in nine choirs through the week in Ripon\, Harrogate\, Northallerton\, Thirsk\, York\, Wetherby and Selby and come together to perform under our brilliant Choir Leader Steve Brown. Our performances are joyous! We are an eclectic group who love to sing and we have so much fun and our audiences do too. We have recently performed at The Royal Hall in Harrogate and throughout the year we try to perform at a variety of locations\, such as stately homes\, the cathedrals in our area\, fairs and galas as well as private events and charity functions. Last year we raised over £5000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.” \nFREE EVENT \n11.45am-12.15pm Ripon Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/yorkshire-voices-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
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SUMMARY:The Fantastic Mr Forster
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”! \nFREE EVENT \n12- 12.45pm Minster Gardens \n2.30 – 3.15pm Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-fantastic-mr-forster-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T124500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T113110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T131152Z
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00 – 10.30am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T131500
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CREATED:20250421T114219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T114238Z
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SUMMARY:Lula Hoopa
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic hula hoop circus act. Rhythmic gymnastics\, dance and fun. You might even get a chance to give it a go yourself. \nFREE EVENT \n10.30  – 11.00 Cathedral Forecourt \n12.45 – 1.15am Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/lula-hoopa/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T092739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T113616Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Choir
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s original award-winning\, local\, contemporary choir. \n“We are a choir made up of choirs from all over North and West Yorkshire! We sing bespoke arrangements of contemporary pop and rock songs. We are all about fun and inclusivity!” \nLocal leader Flo Glen says “If you love to sing\, you’ll love Rock Choir! No auditions and no musical knowledge needed. We meet every Thursday in Ripon at Harrogate Road Methodist Church 10am-11:30am. Harewood Rd\, Ripon HG4 1TG\nYou can book a taster session https://www.rockchoir.com/join/\nFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Rock.Choir.Flo.Glen/ \nFREE EVENT \n10.00-10.30am Ripon Cathedral Forecourt \n1.15-1.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/rock-choir-2025/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
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SUMMARY:Books!
DESCRIPTION:Books! is a high energy show featuring acrobatics\, fire-juggling\, eccentric absurdity\, terrible puns and\, of course\, books. Four bedraggled book enthusiasts travel from town to town – forced between the margins – on a mission to protect literature. \nThe libraries keep closing\, their beloved books are being forced out into the streets\, where the rain is heavy and the sun is getting hotter! \nBut with the membership numbers of their strange little book club dwindling\, they must embark on a quest to recruit more radical reading enthusiasts. Without new members\, the book club might be closed forever! (you make take a moment to gasp in horror) \nThese Hardback Heroes can’t let such a tragic epilogue come to pass… but they need you. Yes\, YOU. You can already read – so we’re halfway there. \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus. \nFREE EVENT \n11.00-11.45am Market Place \n1.45-2.30pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/books-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T151500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T114610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T133854Z
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SUMMARY:The Fantastic Mr Forster
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed! The Fantastic Mr Forster brings 45 minutes of wonder\, laughter\, and a touch of magic to audiences of all ages. Mr Forster’s dazzling tricks and fun-filled performances will have everyone talking long after the final “abracadabra”! \nFREE EVENT \n12.00 – 12.45pm Minster Gardens \n2.30 – 3.15pm Market Place \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-fantastic-mr-forster/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T154500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T131130Z
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SUMMARY:Calamity Dames
DESCRIPTION:“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us….”\nIntroducing ‘CALAMITY DAMES’ these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money!\nIn a male dominated Rodeo arena\, these horse ridin’\, gun slingin’\, whip crackin’ gals are now calling the shots!\nA comedy dance theatre ‘hoedown’ inspired by famous Western films\, movie soundtracks and notorious Cowgirls and boys in history\, both real and fictional.\nYeeeeeHaaaaaa! Buckle up\, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!\nPresented by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00 – 10.30am Market Place \n12.15 – 12.45pm Market Place \n3.15 – 3.45pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/calamity-dames-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T161500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250420T132457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T134033Z
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SUMMARY:Ripon City Morris\, Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers & Slubbing Billy's
DESCRIPTION:Ripon City Morris will be joined this year all-female side\, Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers and by The Slubbing Billy’s – a mixed side from West Yorkshire. \nAbout the Ripon City Morris: “We are a North West Morris Dancing team from Ripon. We practice most Monday evenings from 7.45pm in Bishop Monkton Village Hall\, which is between Ripon and Harrogate. In the summer months we dance at various pubs in the area on Monday evenings and at Festivals\, weekends of dance and at many other events. We are instantly recognisable by our patriotic kit and fresh flowered hats.” \nAbout Betty Lupton’s: A ladies morris dance team\, formed in 1977 – the year of the Queen’s silver jubilee. The kit of the dancers reflects the national colours; red tights\, white smocks and blue dresses with black shoes and bell pads. The team took its name from a local character from Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, who was responsible for ladling out the medicinal spa waters to the visitors to the town during the 19th century. She was based at the pump room\, now a museum\, where you can still sample the waters and see a model of Betty Lupton. \nAbout Slubbing Billy’s: A mixed North West Morris Team\, with a reputation for colourful costumes (we call it ‘kit’) and lively\, entertaining dances. The team was formed in 1986\, and has a healthy age range\, from enthusiatic teenagers to more experienced (mature!) members who have danced with the side since it started. Based in the Colne Valley but new members from all areas welcome. They attend events as far north as Barnard and as far south as the Cotswolds. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Market Place\n12.30-1pm Cathedral Forecourt\n2.30-3pm Cathedral Forecourt\n3.45-4.15pm Market Place
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/ripon-city-morris-betty-luptons-ladle-laikers-4/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance,music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T134442Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Cart
DESCRIPTION:Bee guides Bombus and Borage have left the hive with the Bee Cart – their mobile world of interaction\, bee wisdom and surreal fun. Delve into the world of bees\, learn the pollen packing dance\, the waggle dance\, try out their buzz pollinator\, and maybe even get your nose pollinated! Presented by Pif Paf. \nFREE EVENT \n10.15 Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market) \n12.30pm Ripon Spa Gardens \n3.15pm Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/bee-cart-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T113000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T121500
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CREATED:20250421T165928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T165928Z
UID:4683-1751802300-1751804100@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:Head in the Clouds
DESCRIPTION:A serene and beautiful walkabout act of three wandering women with their head in the clouds…. Feeling foggy?… In limbo?….When things get a little stormy\, remember that after the rain comes a rainbow…these airheads will leave you feeling on cloud 9! \nCuriously quirky walkabout act brought to you by Kitsch n Sync Collective. \nFREE EVENT \n10-10.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n11.45am– 12.15pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/head-in-the-clouds-2/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162354Z
UID:4674-1751805000-1751806800@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Pied Piper
DESCRIPTION:Notice this Notice are proud to present their brand new adaptation of Pied Piper of Hamelin! Based on Robert Browning’s much loved poem\, the mischievous Piper outwits the greedy townsfolk and their plague of pesky rats. \nExpect a RAT-ical performance with music\, witty wordplay\, and plenty of audience participation as we bring this classic tale to Ripon. Grab your walking shoes and prepare for a laugh-out-loud theatrical treat! \nFREE EVENT \n11-11.30am Ripon Spa Gardens \n12.30-1pm Ripon Market Place \n2.15-2.45 Ripon Spa Gardens
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-pied-piper-3/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T095959Z
UID:4685-1751808600-1751810400@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
SUMMARY:A Knight Away
DESCRIPTION:Follow Sir Kuss and his loyal (if somewhat grumbling) squire on their well deserved time off! \nAfter many a quest\, its finally time for a rather well-earned holiday. It was very kind of The Knightly Order to send him on this permanent vacation. As a paragon of Justice – Sir Kuss feels this is nothing more than a very well deserved reward for his lifelong heroics! \nOf course\, if you were to ask his ever-loyal and forever-burdened squire\, you might hear suggestions that The Knightly Order were actually quite keen to ‘relocate’ him. Bored of his endless stories and nostalgic re-enactments\, and shaking their heads at his somewhat ‘dated’ ideals and understanding of chivalry. It was felt that a bit of a ‘rework’ of the order was… well\, in order. \nWith plate mail\, swim shorts\, holiday games\, sights to see\, and axes to juggle – this bumbling entourage of knightly stupidity are absolutely delighted to meet you! \nPresented by Tit for Tat Circus Theatre. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15-11.45am Ripon Spa Gardens \n1.30-2pm Ripon Market Place (Little Bird Artisan Market)
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/knight-away/
LOCATION:Ripon Marketplace\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215105
CREATED:20250421T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T135838Z
UID:4586-1751812200-1751814000@www.ripontheatrefestival.org
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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