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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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A Classic Performance from Chamber Philharmonic
14th Mar 2023
by David Vass
The Chamber Philharmonic Europe brought a rare, but very welcome, programme of classical music to the Corn Hall that teetered teasingly between the populist and the adventurous. Lead violinist Pawel Zuzanski took us on a… read more
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Bowjangles get their teeth into Dracula in Space
20th Feb 2023
by David Vass
I can’t imagine many people knew what to expect from a show that featured a string quartet and a space vampire, so full marks to the audience at the Corn Hall that took a leap… read more
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Wright brings mirth in his night with McNish
19th Feb 2023
by David Vass
The poetry club at the Corn Hall has long since outgrown the cosy Waveney Room, and now wins audiences in the main hall that rival shows that you might think would have a wider audience.… read more
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Hal Cruttenden is heard at his best
12th Feb 2023
by David Vass
Over the years, the Corn Hall has played host to many fine comedians, but Hal Cruttenden's sold out show must surely rank as one of the best for a very long time. Deep down, we… read more
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John Etheridge lifts Spirits with a virtuoso performance
3rd Feb 2023
by David Vass
John Etheridge is probably best known as guitarist for the prog-rock/jazz outfit Soft Machine, but he’s played with everyone from Stéphane Grappelli to Hawkwind. Known for his extraordinary dexterity and eclecticism, his visit to the… read more
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Pierre Hollins Banishes the January Blues
28th Jan 2023
by David Vass
A regular highlight on the Corn Hall calendar, the Comedy Club brought some much needed cheer to frosty 2023 for a packed crowd keen to shake off the January blues with an international roster of… read more
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