Dancing with Colours - Allhallowgate Methodist Church

A Ripon Theatre Festival 2026 event.

Co-created with learning-disabled people and their families in Bradford, Dancing with Colours is a participatory performance that blends movement, music, and most importantly, colour! The audience are just as important as the performers; challenging ideas of who gets to make art and how. Expect a joyful, sensory, (and very messy!), colourful experience as artist JoAnne invites you to dance with pastels and paint, bringing the space to life.

Whether you prefer to watch or jump right in, JoAnne hopes you’ll leave feeling inspired to find moments of creativity in your own lives. This performance is relaxed and lets audiences engage in whatever way is comfortable for them. The age range is 4+ but all are welcome.

The performance is messy and although we try to facilitate as best we can, some of the materials used can stain clothes. As such, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained.