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SUMMARY:Hampsthwaite Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Hampsthwaite CE Primary School Rock Band and Musical Theatre Group \nThe School Rock Band performs modern chart hits\, while the Musical Theatre Group brings favourite songs from productions including The Greatest Showman to life. Alongside specialist music tuition\, these groups play a key role in school concerts\, showcasing students’ talents in guitar\, drums\, and piano while building creativity\, confidence\, and valuable performance experience. \nFREE EVENT \n10.00-10.30am Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/hampsthwaite-primary-school/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:family,music
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SUMMARY:Big Family Weekend: Saturday
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. \nFor the full programme with timings and locations visit Saturday’s schedule. \n\n\n\nDo What Ya Mamma Told Ya! \nComedy 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. Presented by Just More Productions.\n\n\nOut of the Blue \nAll the way from Turin! Wash away your troubles with the wonderfully subversive and interactive circus show by leading Italian female clown Fra Martó all about doing the laundry. Immerse yourself in laughter and bubbles. Never has trying to keep the house clean been so much fun. Presented by Fra Marto.\n\n\nThe Lost Bus to Ripon \nAn interactive audio show for kids\, their grown ups and grown ups who still think they’re kids. Hop on board\, pop on some headphones and enjoy the adventure! Gary the driver is always getting lost – where on Earth will we end up next? Don’t worry – Mike the Conductor is there to help. \nPerformed inside a stationary vintage bus generously supplied by The Last Stop\, Bedale. Presented by Ragged Edge Productions.\n\n\nYe Birdz \n\nA 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. In search of song and dance and drums and a meadow where yellow flowers grow. On their way a drummer they found who vowed to tag along and entertain the people they meet with drums and dance and song! Presented by Chicks on Sticks. \n\n\n\n\n\nCopyright of Mike Jarman Photography\nAround the World with Phileas Fogg: Day 79 \nJoin 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. \nPresented by Dizzy O’Dare.\n\n\n The Museum of Memorable Trees \nLet the curator guide you around this miniature exhibition on wheels. Discover amazing stories of great trees that have woven themselves into people’s lives and memories. Listen to evocative tales and calming soundscapes as you explore behind every door. There’s plenty of space left\, have you got a fantastic tree you can add to the museum? \nPresented by Harry Pizzey.\n\n\n \nTony and Ray Find Their Feet \nFriendship\, rivalry\, work tools\, tomfoolery and dance as a pair of workers become distracted from their tasks. Mixing slapstick\, eccentric dance\, silent clowning and squeak wrangling\, the show reimagines vaudeville and silent film traditions for audiences today. \nUnexpected\, uplifting and undeniably funny. \nPresented by Rudkin and Hicks\n\n\nCount Ocular \nA captivating\, gothic vaudeville piece for the whole family like no other\, featuring table-top puppetry\, close-up magic and enchanting original music to transport audiences back to the bizarre delights of vaudeville and variety. Join the loveable enigma that is Count Ocular as he defies the laws of physics through laughter\, skill and mystery. \nPresented by Tatwood Puppets.\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. \nPresented by Tall Paul.\n\n\nHodman and Sally \nEnchanting 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.\n\n\nKirkgate Street Party \nThe festival fun goes on with local musicians performing 4-8pm. Enjoy a meal nearby or an al fresco drink before taking in another show. Presented in partnership with Ripon Open Mic Night. \nSponsored by The Portly Pig.\n\n\n\nPlus a line-up of community performers from across the region\, including: \n\n400 Roses\nAll for One Choir\nCalle Oche\nGrace Hughes\nHampsthwaite Primary School\nHG33 band\nJanice Hopkinson\nLily Worth\nRipon Dance Academy\nRipon Youth Theatre\nSkellsiders\nSlubbing Billy’s Morris\nSomewhere Road\nSt Aelred’s Irish Dance\nThe Music Bank\, Knaresborough\nThe Workhouse Walkabouts (Ripon Museums Theatre Group)\nYorkshire CREATE\nYorkshire Voices
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/big-family-weekend-saturday/
LOCATION:Ripon City Centre (Various locations)\, Market Place\, Ripon\, HG41BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,dance,family,music
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SUMMARY:The Museum of Memorable Trees
DESCRIPTION:Take a visit to The Museum of Memorable Trees and let the curator guide you around this miniature exhibition on wheels. Discover amazing stories of great trees that have woven themselves into people’s lives and memories. Listen to evocative tales and calming soundscapes as you explore behind every door. There’s plenty of space left\, have you got a fantastic tree you can add to the museum? \nAbout the performer: \nHarry Pizzey is a multi-disciplinary designer based in Cardiff\, Wales. After studying an undergraduate degree at the Bartlett School of Architecture he went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a master’s degree in Design for Performance in 2019. In the same year he was also a finalist for the Linbury Prize for Stage Design\, with work displayed in the National Theatre. Since then he has gone on to work with a range of organisations including English Touring Opera\, The Watermill Theatre\, The Handlebards and Longborough Festival Opera. \nFREE EVENT \n10-30am 11.15am Minster Gardens \n12.15pm -1pm Minster Gardens \n1.45pm – 2.30pm Cathedral Forecourt
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-museum-of-memorable-trees/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES: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/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Count Ocular
DESCRIPTION:A captivating\, gothic vaudeville piece for the whole family like no other\, featuring table-top puppetry\, close-up magic and enchanting original music to transport audiences back to the bizarre delights of vaudeville and variety. Join the loveable enigma that is Count Ocular as he defies the laws of physics through laughter\, skill and mystery. \nPresented by Tatwood Puppets \nAbout the performers: \nBorn from a love of puppetry and music\, Tatwood Puppets have been creating weird and wonderful visual theatre since 2017. specialising in marionettes\, original music\, table-top puppetry and stage magic. Tatwood is based in Newcastle upon Tyne\, UK but is available for touring nationwide and internationally. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15am 11.30am Minister Gardens \n12.00pm -12.45pm Ripon City Centre (Various) \n1.45pm – 2.00pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/count-ocular/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:The Museum of Memorable Trees
DESCRIPTION:Take a visit to The Museum of Memorable Trees and let the curator guide you around this miniature exhibition on wheels. Discover amazing stories of great trees that have woven themselves into people’s lives and memories. Listen to evocative tales and calming soundscapes as you explore behind every door. There’s plenty of space left\, have you got a fantastic tree you can add to the museum? \nAbout the performer: \nHarry Pizzey is a multi-disciplinary designer based in Cardiff\, Wales. After studying an undergraduate degree at the Bartlett School of Architecture he went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with a master’s degree in Design for Performance in 2019. In the same year he was also a finalist for the Linbury Prize for Stage Design\, with work displayed in the National Theatre. Since then he has gone on to work with a range of organisations including English Touring Opera\, The Watermill Theatre\, The Handlebards and Longborough Festival Opera. \nFREE EVENT \n10-30am 11.15am Minster Gardens \n12.15pm -1pm Minster Gardens \n1.45pm – 2.30pm Cathedral Forecourt
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/the-museum-of-memorable-trees-copy-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES: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-2/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Count Ocular
DESCRIPTION:A captivating\, gothic vaudeville piece for the whole family like no other\, featuring table-top puppetry\, close-up magic and enchanting original music to transport audiences back to the bizarre delights of vaudeville and variety. Join the loveable enigma that is Count Ocular as he defies the laws of physics through laughter\, skill and mystery. \nPresented by Tatwood Puppets \nAbout the performers: \nBorn from a love of puppetry and music\, Tatwood Puppets have been creating weird and wonderful visual theatre since 2017. specialising in marionettes\, original music\, table-top puppetry and stage magic. Tatwood is based in Newcastle upon Tyne\, UK but is available for touring nationwide and internationally. \nFREE EVENT \n11.15am 11.30am Minister Gardens \n12.00pm -12.45pm Ripon City Centre (Various) \n1.45pm – 2.00pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/count-ocular-3/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,family
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SUMMARY:Yorkshire CREATE - Orpheus
DESCRIPTION:Yorkshire CREATE presents Orpheus \nYorkshire CREATE is a Knaresborough-based arts organisation dedicated to making creativity accessible to all. They deliver inclusive arts opportunities that support well-being\, build confidence\, and empower people of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves through creative activity. \nThis youth performance of the new musical Orpheus showcases young talent re-imagining a timeless myth. The production will be presented at Edinburgh Fringe in August. \nFREE EVENT \n2.00-2.30pm Minster Gardens \n 
URL:https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/event/yorkshire-create-orpheus/
LOCATION:Minster Gardens\, Minster Road\,\, Ripon\, HG4 1QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:drama,family,music
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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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