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Making a Sonic Wave
12th Sep 2026
by David Vass
Sonic Wave evenings have been showcasing talented musicians at the Cut in Halesworth for some time now, but this was the first expedition for Françoise Lamy and Graham Daniels to Diss, with a contrasting double… read more
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A Superb adaptation from Eastern Angles
11th Sep 2026
by David Vass
This new adaptation of L.P. Hartley’s haunting 1953 novel has been previously adapted for film, television, radio, the stage and even an opera, so it takes considerable nerve to have yet another go it at.… read more
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Connelly, Anecdotes 2 to 3 , Fair to Good
11th Sep 2026
by David Vass
When I first heard Charlie Connelly was doing a show based around the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, I wondered whatever was there to say and who would be interested. I should have known better.… read more
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A night of Puntastic Comedy
16th Aug 2026
by David Vass
These days, headline acts often fill a support slot themselves, with half an hour of informal chatter. At the other end of the spectrum, comedy nights continue to flourish, as a taxi rank of circuit… read more
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Fans enjoy Dot Productions latest show
17th Jul 2026
by David Vass
It’s been a while Dot Productions brought a play to the Corn Hall, having previously favoured outdoor productions at the Oaksmere Pub. The company’s USP is offering classic plays acted out unfashionably straight. Instead of… read more
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A Theatrical Feast
3rd Jul 2026
by David Vass
In case you’re wondering, Chopped Liver and Unions, is a twist on a classic London East End Jewish cuisine while the play by the Blue Fire Theatre Company is about a pioneering woman of the… read more
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Stop Messing About
6th Jun 2026
by David Vass
A hundred years ago, Kenneth Williams came into the world, something Mark Farrelly (no stranger to the Corn Hall) felt had to be celebrated in Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration. Not content with relying on… read more
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Music for the Young at Heart
21st May 2026
by David Vass
It’s not often that the Corn Hall hosts a genuine 80s legend (Toyah qualifies but that was a while ago) but Paul Young is the real deal. One of the biggest stars of that decade,… read more
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The N&N festival Crosses the Line on tour
19th May 2026
by David Vass
The Norfolk & Norwich Festival has often been criticised for being heavily centred on Norwich, so the regional tour of Crossing the Line was a welcome commitment to the wider county. Having already been performed… read more
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Open Space revisit Ayckbourn
8th May 2026
by David Vass
It was over ten years ago that Open Space last tackled one of Alan Ayckbourn’s most challenging plays. At the time, I commented that the company are best known for revitalising challenging period drama. A… read more
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