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 …
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 …
Visit the Cloud Museum Trailer and relax on a giant beanbag to enjoy the fabulous Cloudscapes, part-installation and part performance by Gobbledegook Theatre. As you like back to watch the clouds, you’ll listen on headphones to a story all about the clouds, the sky and Lorna’s journey of a lifetime with her father. Take some …
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. About 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 …
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Medusa Gothic Morris are a small Knaresborough-based dance team bringing elegance and Gothic mystery to the art of Morris dancing, with black kit and purple hankies, and tunes in a minor key. They would welcome new dancers (no experience necessary) and musicians. To join us, contact Sally on 01423 868753 or email spolem@hotmail.com FREE EVENT …
Incidents is inspired by a letter written in 1723 from an anonymous enslaved Virginian to the archbishop of London, asking the archbishop, and vicariously King George, to “releese us out of this cruell bondegg”. It is thought to be the earliest written plea for freedom from slavery in the British Empire. The extraordinary 1723 letter …
Formed in 2005, the 400 Roses are a unique dance troupe, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance. The Black, Red and White themed costumes use an abundance of red and white silk roses to represent our Yorkshire and Lancashire origins. The group is based in and practice in Shipley, West …
Yorkshire Voices say: "We are a true Community Choir embracing all that makes singing in a choir so joyful. We rehearse in nine different locations throughout the week around Harrogate, Ripon, York, Wetherby, Selby and Northallerton and come together for performances, when we meet new and old friends and raise the roof! Our repertoire is …
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 …
Formed in 2005, the 400 Roses are a unique dance troupe, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance. The Black, Red and White themed costumes use an abundance of red and white silk roses to represent our Yorkshire and Lancashire origins. The group is based in and practice in Shipley, West …
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. RDA will also be performing on Sunday in Ripon Spa Gardens from 10-10.30am. FREE …
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 …
