About Ripon Theatre Festival

Five days of drama, street theatre, circus, dance, puppetry, storytelling and more. Events and activities for all ages, both indoors and open-air. Performance and fun to brighten the unique city of Ripon. With workshops and participatory events, comedy, children's events, street performances and historical works.
2 PM chapel Allhallowgate Ripon 316x237

Allhallowgate Hall

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

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Holy Trinity Church

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

Market Place Ripon 300

Market Place

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

Ripon Arts Hub

Ripon Arts Hub

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

Ripon Cathedral

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

Ripon Races

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

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The Old Deanery

1 Jul - 6 Jul 25

Ripon Theatre Festival Venue

Festival events timetable

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African Drumming Workshop
5 July 25 at 12:30
Flamenco Dance Taster Session
5 July 25 at 10:00
Morris Dance Taster Session
5 July 25 at 11:00
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Anansi & the Lost Sun
4 July 25 at 11:30
Pirate Princess
4 July 25 at 17:30
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Walking and Writing City and Country
3 July 25 at 11:00
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Hilarity Bites Festival Special
1 July 25 at 19:30
Third Class: a Titanic Story
2 July 25 at 20:00
Mrs Churchill- My Life With Winston
3 July 25 at 19:30
Spy Movie! The Play
4 July 25 at 20:00
Short and Sweet Yorkshire Showcase
5 July 25 at 17:00
Almost Austen
5 July 25 at 20:00
Build a Giant Puppet and Perform!
6 July 25 at 11:00
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The Beloved Son
1 July 25 at 19:30
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The Wind in the Willows
5 July 25 at 16:30
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
6 July 25 at 19:00

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