RIPE is a weekend festival of pioneering arts, with colourful performances, a craft fair, movement workshops, DJs and dancing for Margate’s community at large.
Friday 22nd Aug
OPENING PARTY (9pm-2am): We couldn't be more excited to have Narmy and OG join us for the first edition of RIPE in Margate. From South London's Cheeky Sound System crew, and co-founders of the recent Club Cheek, these two are working wonders. Come savour the last of the summer, rolling from evening to early morning with mind bending selections sure to make hearts sing. One not to be missed!
Saturday 23rd Aug
CABARET (7pm-late): Bringing our annual scratch night to a venue that could not be more befitting, featuring 5 performing artists presenting new work in our cabaret! For the eccentric souls with a taste for the eclectic, expect to be wowed, seduced, and delighted with new ideas in dance, theatre, burlesque, drag and comedy. With music, drinks and good times to follow late into the night!
Sunday 24th Aug
The festival will close with a feast of the jam packed variety, heres what to expect..
MOVEMENT WORKSHOP (10am-12pm): Join us in our morning movement workshop hosted by Lily Ockwell and Will Thompson, two performing professionals drawing on years of experience performing and teaching with companies such as Punchdrunk and Michael Keegan-Dolan's Teac Damsa amongst many more. The workshop will begin with a guided movement / yogic mediation accompanied by live music selections. Featuring somatic dance and theatrical exercises, games and guided improvisation; the workshop will proceed to focus on how we can become more in-tune with our bodies and with each other, to awaken our creative instincts and feel present within ourselves, to facilitate a space in which expression can take full bloom. This will be an open, generous and friendly space and we welcome any and all, regardless of previous experience (if you're under 16 years of age and wish to participate, please inform us before booking).
CRAFT FAIR (1pm-5:30pm): We'll be presenting some of the localities finest artisans and crafts makers. Expect ceramics, jewellery, records, prints and much more. Drinks will be flowing and food will be served!
CONCERT (7pm-10pm): We're blessed to be closing the night with Antony Hurley, a singer song writer who's music is nothing short of transcendent. Come bask in the warmth and togetherness his music incites, with sounds sure to seep beneath the skin and with songs the world needs to hear. And whats more Antony will be playing for us only days before the official launch of his new album ‘Howl For More’, released on Lantern Records. So come be the first to hear in what will be a very special evening. We look forward to sharing it with you.