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Category: Word

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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Elvis McGonagall returns to the Corn Hall as funny, and as angry, as ever
13th Nov 2021
by David Vass
Luke Wright hosted his poetry night with his usual charm and good humour, but otherwise seemed in reflective mood. Perhaps conscious that this quarterly treat is packed with a regular audience, he was keen to… read more
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THE REMAINS OF LOGAN DANKWORTH Completes Luke Wright's stunning trilogy
16th Mar 2020
by David Vass
It was perhaps inevitable that in the third of Luke Wright’s trilogy of political monologues he would come bang up to date with an examination of Brexit. In previous outings, in the company of Johnny… read more
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Dom Joly shares his holiday snaps with Diss
22nd Feb 2020
by David Vass
From the outset, Dom Joly made it clear there were to be no squirrel costumes or giant phones for the evening’s performance. What we got instead was a fascinating and insightful talk on some of… read more
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John Hegley certainly knows his potatoes
15th Feb 2020
by David Vass
With a mix of poetry and song, John Hegley presented an evening of gentle good humour at the Corn Hall. With the help of Chris and his trumpet, he delighted his audience with whimsies on… read more
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Luke Wright’s Stand-Up Poetry - a night of great pleasure
4th May 2019
by Corn Hall admin
One of the great pleasures of Luke Wright’s stand-up poetry nights is hearing his new work in progress, and it was fascinating to hear his continued look inward. We heard about his mum, his dad,… read more
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Luke Wright's latest show – Poet Laureate - is unusually thoughtful and moving
4th Mar 2019
by Corn Hall admin
Following in the wake of his ambitious play/poems of recent years, Luke Wright’s latest show might at first appear a tad conventional, but there was a lot more going on here than just a collection… read more
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LECTURE ON WORLD WAR ONE ART WAS ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING, AND ENRICHING
1st Dec 2018
by Corn Hall admin
During the First World War the British government developed a variety of art schemes to bear witness to the conflict. Tania Harrington’s far reaching and ambitious talk on the subject examined how revolutionary changes in… read more
Posted in Heritage, Word, WWI
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Luke Wright's Stand Up Poetry Club presented a compelling contrast of talent
19th Nov 2018
by Corn Hall admin
Promoted to the main auditorium, Luke Wright's Stand-Up Poetry Club swapped intimacy for elbow room in an evening dominated by the anger of men who can’t quite believe what is happening in the world. First… read more
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The Corn Hall Presents Diss in WWI
19th Sep 2018
by Corn Hall admin
The Corn Hall presents Diss in WWI. Commemorating the centenary of the end of WWI in 2018 we are pleased to be able to bring to the Corn Hall a series of events and activities… read more
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