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Kathryn Tickell lights up the Corn Hall with the Darkening
29th Sep 2021
by David Vass
Kathryn Tickell is a composer, a recording artist, a Radio 3 presenter, and probably one the country’s best pipe players. She’s made a career out of exploring the musical heritage of her native Northumbria (from… read more
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Arthur Smith headlines a cracking evening of merriment.
26th Sep 2021
by David Vass
Unavoidable absences are becoming so commonplace these days they hardly warrant a mention, but hats off to the three comedians that did make it to the Corn Hall for what was a slimmed down comedy… read more
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A superbly staged production that is both ambitious and original
18th Sep 2021
by David Vass
It’s been awhile since we’ve enjoyed theatre of any kind, but setting that aside, a while longer since The Keeper’s Daughter have presented one of their adaptations of classic texts. The works of Conan Doyle,… read more
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Hollie McNish signals the triumphant return of Luke Wright's Poetry evenings
11th Sep 2021
by David Vass
Luke Wright’s poetry evening at the Corn Hall returned with a genuine star turn, as Hollie McNish read from her latest collection. As ever, though, Wright kicked things off with work of his own, and… read more
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A Magically Nostalgic Evening with Dad's Army
3rd Sep 2021
by David Vass
Back in the 70s it was not uncommon for a successful TV show to be adapted for the radio, and Dad’s Army was no exception. David Benson’s and Jack Lane’s audacious idea was to replicate… read more
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Time with Friends: August

Time with Friends: August
23rd Aug 2021
by Carole Hunt
Today our Time with Friends Dementia Cafe group met to enjoy a belated VE Day celebration, postponed from last year.   We were fortunate to have Gary and Mary Alderton with us to show and… read more
Posted in Art, Dementia Friendly, Diss, Outreach

Sound of Metal - a moving and heartfelt film
19th Jul 2021
by David Vass
In Darius Marder’s moving and heartfelt film, Riz Ahmed plays an American drummer whose life, and career, is sent into a tailspin by the sudden offset of deafness. Ironically, there is very little Metal beyond… read more
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Start With Art! returns with wonderful weaving
22nd Jun 2021
by Corn Hall admin
On Tuesday 1st June, The Corn Hall hosted its first Start With Art! event of the year. Organised by Rachel Barker of IMPS Creativity, the Start With Art! project sees children engage with creative activities… read more
Posted in Family

Ezio thrill the Corn Hall audience with a cracking gig packed with fan favourites
23rd May 2021
by David Vass
This was the third is a series of gigs presented by English Folk Expo at the Corn Hall. Notionally a folk artist, Ezio is at the rockier end of the spectrum, with a sound that… read more
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The Corn Hall reopens with a celebration of protest and song
20th May 2021
by David Vass
Presented as part of the of  N&N festival, The People’s Cabaret is a work in progress, with this premier intended as seed corn from which a bigger, bolder event will emerge through community involvement. We… read more
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