Ripe Festival (Burnt Orange Theatre)

RIPE Festival Performances

20–21 June 2026 | Riverside Studios

RIPE Festival is a brand-new youth-led arts festival from Burnt Orange Theatre, celebrating the work of emerging theatre-makers from across London and beyond.

Across three performance blocks, audiences will experience a programme of original short plays, works-in-progress, scratch performances and new writing, showcasing the creativity, ambition and talent of the next generation of artists. From bold new ideas to exciting extracts of developing work, RIPE offers a unique opportunity to discover fresh voices and support artists at the beginning of their creative journeys.

Based in Hammersmith, RIPE is designed by and for young creatives, helping them to Respond, Ignite, Platform and Evolve through performance, collaboration and professional development opportunities.

Alongside the performances, the festival includes workshops, creative surgeries, networking, events and industry discussions designed to bridge the gap between youth theatre and the professional industry, combining practical skill-building with insight into real-world performance pathways.

Performance Schedule

Saturday 20 June

● Performance Block 1 | 15:00–17:00

● Performance Block 2 | 19:00–21:00

Sunday 21 June

● Performance Block 3 | 19:00–21:00

Each performance block features a selection of up to 6 original pieces created and performed by emerging artists, offering audiences the chance to experience new theatre in an informal, supportive and exciting festival environment.

Want to Take Part?

RIPE is more than a performance festival. Throughout the weekend, young people can also access workshops, script feedback, networking opportunities, career support sessions and an industry panel.

For the full festival programme and free event bookings, visit:

www.burntorangetheatre.co.uk/ripe