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Women of Troy - a Corn Hall steward's review
27th Jun 2022
by Corn Hall admin
On Friday night I continued in my quest to see as much local drama as I can, so I went to Diss Park to watch the open air production of Women of Troy by Euripides… read more
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The National Theatre Returns to the Corn Hall
17th Jun 2022
by David Vass
David Hare’s new play marks a welcome return of the Corn Hall’s programme of National Theatre plays,  broadcast live from London. In this instance, we got a front row seat in the Bridge Theatre, watching… read more
Posted in Theatre

Unfolding Theatre Breaks Bread with the people of Diss
20th May 2022
by David Vass
Unfolding Theatre's deceptively complex examination of memory, family life and friendship was a delightfully positive, yet unusually thought-provoking two-hander, written by Luca Rutherford. There was dancing on tables, music from Maximo Park’s Paul Smith, free… read more
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The Bard Of Bungay returns to Diss
19th Mar 2022
by David Vass
The Bard of Bungay has become a regular fixture at the Corn Hall over the years, with his much loved Poetry fixture bringing the very best in stand-up poetry to Diss. We’ve also seen his… read more
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Something wicked this way came
18th Mar 2022
by David Vass
It’s been over twenty years since Roughcast’s first production, and also the last time they staged Macbeth. I’m sure I wasn’t the only person in the audience second guessing who was making a return visit… read more
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Black is the Color of my Voice plays to a full house
4th Mar 2022
by David Vass
Apphia Campbell’s award-winning show has been performed in London, New York, Shanghai and Edinburgh but, finally, it has found its way to Diss. I’ve seen many shows at the Corn Hall that warranted a full… read more
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Sadie Clark fascinating look at Solo Theatre comes to the Corn Hall
18th Jan 2022
by David Vass
Given the current restrictions, financial and practical, imposed on live theatre at the moment, it’s perhaps no surprise that there is a growing interest in solo projects. No social distancing required on stage, tour-friendly staging… read more
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A View From the Bridge marks Open Space's triumphal return to the stage
12th Nov 2021
by David Vass
After interminable covid rescheduling, Open Space Theatre Company have finally been able to tour with their production of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge. Judging from the number of people that had come along… read more
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Common Grounds handsome adaptation of Dostoevsky is a bold triumph
6th Nov 2021
by David Vass
One thing you can’t say about Common Ground Theatre Company is that they lack ambition. Taking on Dostoevsky is bold under any circumstance. Adapting him for the theatre is brave indeed. The Dream of a… read more
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The Killer Question answered in this funny, inventive mystery
8th Oct 2021
by David Vass
It is always a pleasure and a treat to see new writing performed, and all the more so when the text is as sharp and witty as Dave Payne’s comedy thriller. Payne readily acknowledges a… read more
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