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A long weekend of performance and fun to brighten our city!
What a joy it was to bring Ripon to life with a long weekend of events and activities, with an ambitious programme of drama, puppetry, street theatre, dance, storytelling and more!
We were delighted that hundreds of people enjoyed the free shows on Festival Saturday and the shows at The Arts Hub, Ripon Library, Ripon Bowling Club, Ripon Workhouse Museum and Fountains Abbey.
Thank you so much to everyone for supporting our first festival, and to the sponsors and army of volunteers who made the festival possible.
We hope to start planning a programme for next year, once we’ve had a well-earned rest!
Check out our video and photo gallery for some of this year’s highlights.
We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
The Festival Team
Funded by Ripon city region businesses
News
Activities for Families
It's not just about sitting (or standing) still and watching the action. There's plenty for itchy-britches and crafty kids too. Thursday afternoon sees Storycraft at Ripon Library with their fabulous blend of crafting and storytelling - on the...
Festival for Families at a Glance
Plan your weekend! With so much going on, here's your at-a-glance version of Festival events suitable for all ages. Thursday 23rd June Ticketed Time Event Venue 🎟 13:30 Heading into Space - Storycraft Theatre Ripon Library 🎟 15:30 Heading...
All Ticketed Events Now On Sale
With the Jubilee at the Workhouse project up and running, we can now announce that all ticketed shows are on sale! Local performers, writers and Workhouse Museum volunteers have been working hard with Fell Foss Theatre on creating this exciting...
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About Us
The Ripon City Festival Trust has a long track record of co-ordinating community events which benefit the people of Ripon, including Ripon By the Sea and the annual Pancake Races.
Ripon Theatre Festival is being run by a small group of volunteers as a sub-committee of the Trust, learning the ropes as we go along.
We are grateful to the Ripon City Festival Trust for taking the festival under its wing and taking a risk on this brand new venture.
Get Involved
We are going to need the following:
- Event Stewards
- Publicity team members
- Walkabout Marshalls
- Venue & Refreshments staff
- Performers for our Musical Fringe
- Performers for our Community Cabaret
Whether you want to check tickets, look after our visiting performers or sing your heart out on a street corner, please do get in touch.
Support Us
Ways you might like to help us:
- Buy lots of tickets
- Make a Donation
- Volunteer your time
- Encourage your company to sponsor us
Ripon Theatre Festival is managed by Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 (registered charity no: 514981)
Working in partnership with Ripon Together CIC
Copyright Ripon Together 2022
Ripon Theatre Festival
Ripon Arts Hub
The Operatic Hall
Allhallowgate
Ripon
HG4 1LQ