We can't wait to welcome these performers back to the festival. Here's what they told us about their group: "At Ripon Walled garden, members attend the day service and take part in different activities such as dance, drama and singing with Makaton signs. Through singing, they learn Makaton sign language which improves communication. Dance and …
Hansel and Gretel are siblings that just can't seem to get along. They argue about everything: Who's the loudest, who's the fastest, who's the smartest, who's Mum's favourite, and who gets the most Christmas presents?! So when they wake up lost and confused in the heart of the enchanted forest one day, it's no surprise …
Ripon Theatre Festival 2024 Have a go with juggling balls and clubs, poi and ribbon twirling, staff spinning, Chinese yoyo, diabolo, balancing props and handstand tuition. Take time out from seeing shows to have some fun with the experts. Tit for Tat are an eccentric Circus Theatre company that believes in celebrating the ordinary. They …
Beautiful, hand-carved wooden puppets come to life in a fast-moving and funny show that has lots of good old-fashioned knock-about fun, with loads of audience participation. Each show lasts 20 minutes FREE EVENT Ripon Spa Gardens 11.00am 12.15pm 1.15pm 2.15pm
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. Expect a RAT-ical performance with music, witty wordplay, and plenty of audience participation as we bring this classic tale …
"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 …
Come join us down on the farm for this brand-new puppet show from HandMade Theatre. Featuring a wonderful collection of loveable animals from the cheeky goat to the giant highland cow. Playfully interact with these wonderful puppets and enjoy original music and songs. The puppets are handcrafted from recycled materials and come to life in …
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. FREE …
All for One - and One for All! Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one, the first, remains the greatest. Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join …
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 Saturday on the Cathedral Forecourt from 3.00-3.30pm. FREE …
Ripon Theatre Festival 2024 Dive into a vibrant day of theatre-inspired creativity for families, including mask-making, myths and more. Explore hands-on crafts inside or alongside our dedicated tent space in the Spa Gardens. Participation Zone led by facilitators from Yorkshire CREATE - a Knaresborough-based organisation which provides opportunities for people of all ages. From performing …
Fun for all the family across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. Open-air theatre, walkabout acts, Punch and Judy and joining-in fun, plus music, stories and dance from community groups. Bring a picnic to the park and stay all day or browse the market whilst being entertained. …
