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A unique window into the world of Vermeer
19th May 2023
by David Vass
With the exhibition at the Rijksmuseum museum sold out for months, this film is now the only chance to see the largest grouping of the artist’s work ever assembled. It’s hard to argue that the… read more
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His Luton bungalow had more than one story
15th May 2023
by David Vass
It might be a stretch to call John Hegley’s show multimedia, but we did get a series of slides, starting off with a drawing of the Luton bungalow where he grew up, featuring inspirations for… read more
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She Said is a gripping account of dogged journalism
13th May 2023
by David Vass
Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s solid adaptation of Jodi Kantor’s book of the same name follows in the footsteps of Spotlight and Post, as a team of journalists doggedly investigate wrongdoing that has been covered up by powerful… read more
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Woomble and Delf offer a rare Double bill
10th May 2023
by David Vass
Founding member and lead vocalist of Idlewild, Roddy Woomble, is currently touring on own, albeit with a little help from his friend and fellow band member Andrew Mitchell on keyboards and guitar. In a relaxed… read more
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Coracle floats the Corn Hall Boat
7th May 2023
by David Vass
Accordionist Paul Hutchinson, multi-instrumentalist and singer Anna Tam, and clarinettist Karen Wimhurst are a pleasingly eccentric trio, bringing their disparate musical talents together to offer up a sound that is grounded in folk, yet clearly… read more
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SOLD - a Powerful and Provocative indictment of Slavery
1st May 2023
by David Vass
Amanda Edmund's dramatization of the life story of Mary Prince is an astonishing and powerful mix of song, dance, drum rhythms and riveting narrative from Kuumba Nia Arts. Based on Prince's biography, a best-selling treatise… read more
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The Baghdaddies get Diss Dancing
29th Apr 2023
by David Vass
It’s been a while since the Corn Hall has been quite so packed and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen it quite so boisterous, as the Baghdaddies took Diss by storm with a grand standing… read more
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A Medieval Miracle is Ivor Cutting's Swansong
14th Apr 2023
by David Vass
Eastern Angles’ tale of mischief, devils and song is Ivan Cutting's final production as Artistic Director of a company he founded forty years ago. It is as ambitious and bold as we have come to… read more
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Townsend Productions' return to a classic Text
31st Mar 2023
by David Vass
Townsend Productions are so overtly political their polemical shows can be something of a shock to anyone expecting a cosy night at the theatre. Having previously dramatized the Shrewsbury 24, the chain makers of Cradley… read more
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Singing the Praises for Love Song
25th Mar 2023
by David Vass
Abi Morgan's play spans forty years, with the four members of the company playing a couple at the beginning and the end of their marriage. Anyone familiar with the work of Roughcast Theatre, will realise… read more
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