Wonderland of Games
Join Rhubarb Theatre as you shrink into the gardens of the Queen of Hearts to find yourselves amongst her large lawn games. Once there you might get knotted up in …
free
The Wanderer
Come and follow the footsteps of countless pilgrims down into the ancient crypt of Saint Wilfrid. Lit only by the guttering flame of candlelight, meet the Wanderer. An exile who …
Dream of the Sea
The adventure of a lifetime turns into a disaster for this fisherman! But when a friendly whale shows him the truth of the sea, his life is changed in ways …
Saturday Street Entertainment
Walkabout acts, crazy characters, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the day. Professional acts come together with community performers including Ripon City …
The Hare and the Moon
Performed in miniature on beautiful sets within a vintage suitcase, the tale of the adventurous Hare and her patient friend Moon is told through five delightful minutes of puppetry, spoken …
The Little Bird Artisan Market
The Festival teams up with Little Bird Artisan Markets to bring you colourful characters, music and puppetry throughout the day. Watch out for the Have-a-Go Pirates, Monsieur Monsieur the Mime …
Noah’s Ark
School assembly favourites Open the Book present a pop-up open-air theatre version of the famous Old Testament story in front of the bandstand. Let’s hope the deluge remains imaginary. Free …