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Fantastic terrors never felt before
8th Oct 2022
by David Vass
The latest production from the Common Ground Theatre Company sees them venture into ambitious territory, taking on both the biography and stories of Edgar Allan Poe. The Raven uses a recital by Poe as a… read more
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A tiny show with a huge message
3rd Oct 2022
by David Vass
String Theatre have brought, crows, chimney sweeps and circuses to the Corn Hall in previous years, in productions that featured the changing of the seasons, the aquatic world of fish and myriad forms of insect… read more
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Paula Rego Show is Up and Running
26th Sep 2022
by Paige Free
On Saturday The Corn Hall Paula Rego exhibition got off to a busy and enthusiastic start. Curator David Case gave two introductory talks which were sold out, followed by a screening of the recent film… read more
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Natalie Songer’s Satellites was utterly Spellbinding
23rd Sep 2022
by David Vass
Natalie Songer’s extraordinarily ambitious and complex show took in the vastness of time and space, and yet did so by exploring the most intimate and touching of family stories. Taking inspiration from her family’s hazy,… read more
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This riveting documentary perfectly complements the Corn Hall's latest Art Exhibition
21st Sep 2022
by David Vass
  Paula Rego, Secrets and Stories, a documentary made by her son Nick Willing, was never going to be the usual detached academic dissection of a painter and their work, but neither is this a… read more
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Operation Mincemeat is a resounding success
15th Sep 2022
by David Vass
Ten years ago I read a fascinating book by Ben Macintyre, outlining an extraordinary scheme to trick  Nazi Germany into thinking the allies planned to invade Greece and Sardinia, rather than their actual target, Sicily.… read more
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Licorice Pizza is a tasty treat
8th Sep 2022
by David Vass
Fans of Paul Thomas Anderson films won’t be disappointed by this leisurely exploration of dysfunctional young love. Like Punch-Drunk Love, Boogie Nights and Inherent Vice it takes its time to work its way into your… read more
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Walker and Styles - a workshop where we dug deep to reveal our own concerns
7th Sep 2022
by David Vass
It’s been a long 18 months since the People’s Cabaret last came to the Corn Hall but back in 2021 (as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival), Jessica Walker came to Diss accompanied only… read more
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Wonderful Work Experience!
8th Aug 2022
by Carole Hunt
During my work experience at The Corn Hall, I took part in a diverse range of activities to introduce me to the inner workings of an arts centred organisation. Throughout the week, I helped run… read more
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The Joys of Start With Art!
3rd Aug 2022
by Carole Hunt
As a part of the Corn Hall's Elephant Project, this month's 'Start With Art’ session was also elephant themed. The sessions tied in with the work being exhibited in the Upper and Lower Galleries.  As… read more
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