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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
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Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast is a spellbinding masterpiece
5th Jun 2022
by David Vass
Kenneth Branagh’s elegiac, autobiographical movie has a tremendous warmth to it, notwithstanding its grim subject matter, and although it focuses on a specific time in Branagh’s life, it touches on surprisingly universal themes. When, it… read more
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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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A return to form for the King's Man
15th May 2022
by David Vass
Director Matthew Vaughan appears to have, unusually, listened to critics of the earlier Kingsmen films, retaining the stiff upper lip of the protagonist, while dispensing with much of the leering, laddish attitude that marred what… read more
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Tim Holt-Wilson discusses the elephant in the room
14th May 2022
by David Vass
Despite an early start for Tim Holt-Wilson's fascinating lecture, the Corn Hall attracted a healthy audience in search of the Lost Beasts of Norfolk and Suffolk. His walk-through of the region’s pre-history was the opening… read more
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John Illsley brings the Songs of Dire Straits to DIss
30th Apr 2022
by David Vass
  It’s not often that Corn Hall hosts a member of one of the biggest bands in the world. John Illsley may not be a name familiar to everyone, but together with Mark Knopfler, he… read more
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Banham Zoo Meerkats enjoy new toys made at The Corn Hall
27th Apr 2022
by Paige Free
Thank you to Banham Zoo for starting the Historic Elephants of Diss project with their exciting roadshow at The Corn Hall. Everyone enjoyed the crafts and artifacts and it looks like the meerkats definitely enjoyed… read more
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Start with Art! Inspired by current exhibition
11th Apr 2022
by Paige Free
Our latest Start with Art! at the Corn Hall on Tuesday 5th April saw our young artists drawing self-portraits and mixing water colours to paint skin tones. These activities were inspired by the works of… 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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