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A triumphant and life affirming return for Paul Sinha
18th Nov 2019
by David Vass
Paul Sinha made a real impact at the Corn Hall last year - he seemed to enjoy the evening as much as his audience did - so perhaps it’s no surprise that his return was… read more
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The Pantaloons Master one of Shakespeare's Greatest Tragedies
16th Nov 2019
by David Vass
The members of the Pantaloons Theatre Company pride themselves on accessible interpretations of classic theatre, from Homer to Shakespeare to Dickens, unlocking the playfulness and good humour from the most sober of texts. Othello must… read more
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Yesterday is a funny, feelgood film that will delight fans of Richard Curtis's very particular brand of film making
13th Nov 2019
by David Vass
When Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle teamed up it seemed such a provocative combination that it was hard to imagine what would emerge. The end result is a lot closer to Love Actually than Trainspotting,… read more
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Hazel O’Connor held her audience spellbound
10th Nov 2019
by David Vass
Given the revival of interest in eighties music it’s no surprise that Hazel O’Connor played to a full house at the Corn Hall. But to attribute her success merely to nostalgia would be to greatly… read more
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The Dave Thomas Big Blues Band delivers a masterclass in classic Chicago blues
21st Oct 2019
by David Vass
If Dave Thomas ever took to running, I suspect he’d go for a marathon rather than a sprint. With a carefully curated set that lasted only a few minutes shy of three hours, Thomas took… read more
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Gary Delaney brings down the house with his Gagsters Paradise show
21st Oct 2019
by David Vass
You have to wonder if Gary Delaney’s brain is wired up differently from everyone else’s. His prodigious gag writing ability is such that, even before settling down to the show, he has bombarded us with… read more
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Rocketman - screening tomorrow - is bold, imaginative and original
8th Oct 2019
by Corn Hall admin
Considering that both David Furnish and Elton John were producers of this film, it’s a remarkably frank and unflinching examination of Reg Dwight’s rocky path to fame and its almost disastrous consequences. Even more remarkable… read more
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Another chance to see Fleabag on the big screen - it's a terrifically entertaining showcase for Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s considerable talents
2nd Oct 2019
by Corn Hall admin
I wonder how many others were belatedly catching up with Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s extraordinary Edinburgh debut back in 2013, kicking themselves that, at the time, they went to see something else instead? Given the global success… read more
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The Keeper - a watchable, engaging story of hope & humanity triumphing over bitter resentment
20th Sep 2019
by Corn Hall admin
Marcus H Rosenmüller’s robust, no nonsense account of Bert Trautmann’s improbable, but true, journey towards a role as Manchester City’s post war goalie is a loving tribute to reconciliation and forgiveness that is a paean… read more
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Cast your prejudices aside, you’ll be cheering over this heart-warming tale with family, East Anglia & wrestling at its heart
12th Sep 2019
by Corn Hall admin
If you’re wondering whether a film about wrestling is for you, then wonder no more, and not just because it largely takes place in East Anglia. This heart-warming tale of a close knit, loving family… read more
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