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OCT-DEC 2019

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DATE & TIME CATEGORY EVENT PAGEContinues to 16 NovBox Office Hours

Exhibition in theMain Gallery Norman Ackroyd – Fragments of Music & Poetry 10

Tues 1 Oct, 7.30pm Theatre/Dance Come Dance With Me 4

Weds 2 Oct, 10.30am7.30pm

MatineeEvening Film Red Joan (12A) 12

1st Thurs of the month, 10.30am Art An Introduction to Life Drawing 4

Thur 3 Oct, 7.30pm Word Richard Mabey – a life writing about nature 4

Fri 4 Oct, 7.30pm Theatre The Hound of the Baskervilles – The Keeper’s Daughter 5

Sat 5 Oct, 8pm Music Special Kinda Madness 5

Tues 8 Oct, 6.45pm Screen Arts ROH Don Giovanni 5

Weds 9 Oct, 10.30am7.30pm

MatineeEvening Film Rocketman (15) 12

2nd Thurs of the month, 10.30am Class Art Appreciation 4

Thur 10 Oct, 7.30pm Music Anne Niepold & Riccardo Tesi 6

Fri 11 Oct, 5-11pmSat 12 Oct, noon-11pm Festival Corn Hall Annual Beer & Gin Festival 6

Weds 16 Oct, 10.30am7.30pm

MatineeEvening Film The Black Prince (12A) 12

Thur 17 Oct, 7.30pm Theatre Fagin? – Kick in the Head Productions 6

18 Oct - 25 NovBox Office Hours

Exhibition in theWaveney Room Legacies of the Armistice – Finding the Fallen 10

Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm Music The Dave Thomas Big Blues Band 7

Sat 19 Oct, 2pm Family Saturday Club – Magic & Comedy with JezzO 7

Sat 19 Oct, 8pm Comedy Gary Delaney: Gagster’s Paradise 7

Tues 22 Oct,9.30am, 10.45am & 12.45pm Family Start with Art! – with IMPS 8

Weds 23 Oct, 10.30am7.30pm

MatineeEvening Film Eighth Grade (15) 12

Thur 24 Oct, 7.30pm Music Diss Jazz Club – Vasilis Xenopoulos 8

Sat 26 Oct, 7.30pm Music Johnny Cash Roadshow 8

Weds 30 Oct, 7.30pm Evening Film Marianne & Leonard – Words of Love (12A) 13

Fri 1 Nov, 8pm Variety A Slightly Naughty Night Out!– With Steve Hewlett, Paul Eastwood & Ben Langley 9

2 Nov - 11 JanBox Office Hours

Exhibition in theMain Gallery The Great Corn Hall Art Sale 10

Sat 2 Nov, 7.30pm Music The Beatles Revolution International tribute 9

Tues 5 Nov, 7.15pm Screen Arts Royal Ballet live – Mixed Triple Bill 9

Weds 6 Nov, 10.30am7.30pm

MatineeEvening Film Vita & Virginia (12A) 13

Thur 7 Nov, 7pm Screen Arts NTLive – Hansard 14

Sat 9 Nov, 2pm Family Saturday Club – Garlic Theatre’s Eggs On Legs 14

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DATE & TIME CATEGORY EVENT PAGESat 9 Nov, 8pm Music Hazel O’Connor – Hallelujah Moments 14

Weds 13 Nov, 10.30am Family Toddler Screening – Peppa Pig Festival of Fun (U) 15

Weds 13 Nov, 7.30pm Evening Film Late Night (15) 13

Thur 14 Nov, 7.30pm Theatre Othello – The Pantaloons 15

Fri 15 Nov, 8pm Comedy Paul Sinha – Hazy Little Thing Called Love + support 15

Sat 16 Nov, 7.30pm Music Daoiri Farrell 16

18-29 NovBox Office Hours

Exhibition in theMain Gallery Masters at The Corn Hall – Bridget Riley 11

Weds 20 Nov, 7.30pm Evening Film Diego Maradona (12A) 13

Thur 21 Nov, 2pm Workshop Zimbabwean Song & Dance Workshop – Anna Mudeka 16

Thur 21 Nov, 7pm Theatre Anna Mudeka – Kure Kure/Faraway 16

Fri 22 Nov, 7.30pm Dance Never Forget the 90s & 00s! 17

Sat 23 Nov, 8pm Music The Blues Band 17

Weds 27 Nov, 10.30am7.30pm

MatineeEvening Film Yesterday (12A) 13

Thur 28 Nov, 7pm Screen Arts NTLive Encore – Present Laughter 17

Fri 29 Nov, 8pm Comedy Corn Hall Comedy Club 18

Sat 30 Nov, 8pm Music Twistin’ the Night Away 18

Fri 6 Dec, 10.15am Workshop Make a Wreath for Christmas 19

Fri 6 Dec, 7.30pm Music The Searchers’ Spencer James 19

7 Dec-21 JanBox Office Hours

Exhibition in theMain Gallery Mike Webb – Watercolours and other Whimsies 11

Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm Music The Churchfitters 19

Thur 12 Dec, 7.30pm Music Jazz at the Movies – A Swinging Christmas 2019! 20

Fri 13 Dec, 10.15am Workshop Make a Vintage Christmas Robin 20

Sun 15 Dec, 11am-4pm Community St Nicholas Fayre 20

20-30 Dec, various times Pantomime Robin Hood – LP Creatives 21

Fri 3 Jan, 7.15pm Screen Arts Royal Ballet – The Nutcracker 21

Sat 4 Jan, 4pm & 7.30pm Theatre Sherlock Holmes & The Warlock of Whitechapel – Common Ground 21

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Choreographed by Richard Marcel – the manwho puts the Strictly couples through theirsteps – this show takes a warm-hearted,poignant family saga and adds the glory ofballroom dance styles. This true story of twoyoung girls and their survival throughextraordinary circumstances and challengesspans the tumultuous years of the SecondWorld War. The girls aspire to a better life – butwill they get what they want?

‘This story could have been my story.’Len Goodman

Approx 2hrs 15mins inc interval.

Come Dance With MeTuesday 1 October 7.30pm £15 Age 11+

Free workshop about the show 4.30-5.30pm

Theatre & Dance

Tutor Neil Cuthbert will introduce you to muscularand skeletal features as well as the creativeprocess of drawing from a life model.

Find out about artists, their lives and workincluding exclusive introductions to Corn Hallexhibitions in this relaxed and informal group.

Life Drawing

Art Appreciation

First Thursday of each month 10.30am-1.30pm£15 per session

Second Thursday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm£5 per session

Art

To celebrate the publication of his new book,Turning the Boat for Home: A Life Writing AboutNature, Richard Mabey – the father of modernnature writing in the UK – will look back over hislifetime writing about the natural world with writerand friend,Terence Blacker.

Richard Mabeyhas written some40 influentialbooks, includingthe prize-winningNature Cure. Copies of the books willbe available for purchaseand signing by the authorafter the talk.

Approx 60mins.

Richard Mabey– a life writing about nature

Thursday 3 October 7.30pm £8

Word

Free workshop about the show 4.30-5.30pm

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By Arthur Conan Doyle.Adapted & directed byMark Finbow

When Sir Charles Baskerville iskilled under mysteriouscircumstances Holmes sendsWatson to Devon to protect thenew heir of Baskerville Hall fromthe mythical black dog thatstalks their family line. The gooddoctor shifts from suspecting thesupernatural to negotiating thewilds of nature before ultimatelyuncovering the reality of betrayaland devilish murder.

A mixed media, multi-rolling allfemale cast of three re-imaginethis classic tale to create avibrant experience. Approx 1hr 50mins.

The Seagull Rep presents

Hound of theBaskervilles

Friday 4 October 7.30pm£10 / Under 18 £9 (age 7+)

Theatre

Matching the incredible energy of The Specials with theunforgettable iconic songs of Madness, Special Kinda Madnessplay a truly authentic set from each band. The result is a showthat has audiences up and dancing from the start and everyonehankering after those exciting days of 2-Tone and Ska.

In 1979, the Specials playeda gig with Madness, Dexy’sMidnight Runners and TheSelecter. It was a gig that all2-Tone rude boys and rudegirls wanted to see. You canget the next best thing withSpecial Kinda Madness!Approx 2hrs 20mins incl interval.

Special Kinda Madness

Saturday 5 October 8pm £15 (Standing)

Music

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit,anger… and retribution! The newRoyal Opera Season begins withMozart’s engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni,the women he serially seduces, and the vengeance that finallycatches up with him.

A cast of international singers perform the glorious arias andensembles of this opera favourite which is renowned for its ever-shifting portrayals of complex characters, fast-moving actionand mix of the comic and the heartfelt. Sung in Italian withEnglish subtitles.Approx 3hrs 30mins.

Don Giovanni

Tuesday 8 October 6.45pm £13.50 / Under 18 £10

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Solo performances from two ofthe most extraordinarily gifted andinfluential European musicians inone concert, this is their onlyperformance in East Anglia.

Anne Niepold (Belgium)– A true force of nature as aperformer – brash, adventurousand phenomenally skilled – shetakes the humble accordion instartling directions.

‘Run fast to listen to her and seeher in concert!’ Richard Galliano

Riccardo Tesi (Italy)– Internationally acclaimed as anaccordion player and composer,Riccardo is one of the mostdaring and authoritative musicianson the world music scene. Approx 2hrs incl interval.

Anne Niepold& Riccardo Tesi– melodian concert

Thursday 10 October 7.30pm£15 / Under 25s £5

Music

The ‘Big Grain Bar’ will be back in the main hall, serving caskbeers on gravity, with a wide range of beer styles and breweriesto choose from. As well as plenty of easy-drinking pale ales andbitters, there’ll be some carefully selected ‘beers of interest’ totry. Meanwhile at the ‘foyer’ bar, we’ll have a range of gins withmixers and garnishes to match, plus the usual full bar options.

With live music already confirmed from: Dave Thomas, TheStereotypes and The Butchers Dog,plus delicious food, games, quizzesand a brilliant atmosphere, this isalways a highlight in the calendar.

No Entry Fee. Beer tokens used –available to purchase on the door –to avoid queues.

Corn Hall Beer & Gin Festival

Fri 11 October 5pm-11pm &Sat 12 October noon-11pm

Festival

Join Fagin as he reviews his situationduring his final night in prison beforebeing hanged. As madness envelops himhe is ‘visited’ by some old acquaintances.

This powerful new play gives a fresh twiston Dicken’s criminal Fagin. Find out whohe really was and how he ended up asone of the best known, yet unknown, ofDickens’ characters.

‘All three actors – Fagin (Keith Hill),Bill (Giles Shenton) and Nancy (GeorgiaButt) – deliver impeccable performances.’The Reviews Hub

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

Kick In the Head presents

Fagin?

Thursday 17 October 7.30pm £12 / Concessions £10

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Following numerous sold outdates all over the UK, Britain’sleading one-liner comic is takingto the road with anotheronslaught of lean, expertlycrafted gaggery. A Mock TheWeek regular and recent star ofthe new Live At The Apolloseries, Gary’s shows are for anear unrivalled volume of high-class gags. You should expectno different from this highlyacclaimed show. Please noteCoolio will not be appearing.  

HHHH ‘More quality jokes inone hour than most comics havein their entire careers… Quitebrilliant’ Scotsman

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

Gary Delaney:Gagster’sParadise

Friday 19 October 8pm £16

Comedy

Dave Thomas and his big blues band kick off the Fine City BluesFestival – now in its sixth year!

Tonight will feature his ‘A Team’ lineup of crack blues musicianswho’ll deliver an energy packed night of foot stomping bluesbringing back memories of the Great British Blues boom of the 60s.  

Dave’s international reputationas a bluesman is growingstronger.  He has made manyappearances at the ChicagoBlues Festival and this year heheadlined UK and Europeanfestivals.

‘a fine guitarist.’Paul Jones, The Blues Band

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

The Dave Thomas BigBlues Band

Friday 18 October 7.30pm £18 / Door £20

Music

‘Magic, laughter, excitement and comedy makes JezzO’s magicshow fabulous family entertainment. Theenergetic talents and unique style ofJezzO creates a show packed withenthralling and original entertainmentcentred around the much-loved classicmagic – with a few updated twists!

Expect illusion, expect laughter, expectbreath taking magic. With plenty ofaudience participation, JezzO’s interactiveshow is set to have the audience, youngand old alike laughing for days.’  Approx 60mins.

Magic & Comedy with JezzO

Saturday 19 October 2pm £6 / Children £4 (Age 4+yrs)

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Endorsed by the Cash family!This one off 50th anniversaryperformance of the legendarySan Quentin show in 1969 by theaward-winning Clive Johnincludes songs from the albumalongside all the hits andfavourite songs we know andlove. Alongside Clive is his iconicwife June Carter played by EmilyHeighway and a world classband (Spirit band).

Simply the biggest and bestcelebration of Johnny Cash in theworld today.

‘Absolutely authentic to the pointwhere it felt as if it wasn’t atribute’ Caitlin Crowell,Granddaughter of Johnny Cash

Approx 2hrs 25mins incl interval.

Johnny CashRoadshow– San QuentinAnniversary Show

Saturday 26 October 7.30pm£23

Music

Discover the work of artistNorman Ackroyd through hands-on, interactive arts activitystations.  Led by Rachel Bakerfrom IMPS, Start with Artencourages early learners toinvestigate art in a playful, friendlyand relaxed setting.Children must be accompanied by an adult orguardian.

Start with Art! – with IMPS

Tuesday 22 October 1hr sessions 9.30am, 10.45am & 12.45pmChild £5 / Accompanying adult & babe in arms free Ages 1+yrs

Workshop

Another phenomenal musician for you. This time, we bring theyoung sax hero taking the London scene by storm with hisexciting styling of stirring jazz classics and striking originals.  

Vasilis Xenopoulos (tenorsax), Chris Ingham (piano),Owen Morgan (bass) andGeorge Double (drums).

‘Old-school warmth andmodern day dynamism’Jazzwise

‘Dashing Greek tenorist…real passion… full-blooded,hard-swinging solos’Evening Standard

Approx 2hrs 20mins incl interval.

Diss Jazz Club presents

Vasilis Xenopoulos– with the Chris Ingham Trio

Thursday 24 October 7.30pm £12

Music

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Comedy ventriloquist SteveHewlett – wildcard and finalistfrom Britain’s Got Talent – willbring Arthur Lager and moreto this slightly more naughtyshow for one night only!

Steve is excited to share thisnight with two of his hilariousand talented mates!Paul Eastwood, one of thebrightest comics around andThursford favourite, will hostthis very special eveningwhich will also feature specialguest star Ben Langley.

Approx 2hrs 25mins incl interval.

A SlightlyNaughtyNight Out!– With BGT legendSteve Hewlett &Thursford favouritePaul Eastwood.Plus special gueststar Ben Langley

Friday 1 November, 8pm £12 (Age 16+yrs)

Variety

Just back from a hugely successful performance in the Ukraine wherethey played for a crowd of 30,000, The Beatles Revolution is made up offive very talented musicians and singers, all of them great fans of TheBeatles (undoubtedly the greatest band the UK has ever produced).

Using original 60s VOX amplifiers,original guitars and drums, andcostumes, a Beatles Revolutionconcert is as near as it’s possibleto get to an actual sixties Beatlesgig.

Approx 3hrs incl interval.

Proceeds from the night will go toEast Anglian Air Ambulance.

Wymondham Helicopter Group presents

The Beatles Revolution– plus Sarah Mai support

Saturday 2 November 7.30pm £20 / Concessions £18

Music

This mixed programme highlights The Royal Ballet’s wonderfulversatility. Marius Petipa’s Raymonda Act III – full of sparkle andprecise technique – is Russian classical ballet summarised in one act,while Frederick Ashton’s Enigma Variations with its score by Elgar isquintessentially British in everyway. Concerto, exemplifiesKenneth MacMillan’s fusion ofclassical technique with acontemporary mind,completing a programme thatshowcases the breadth of TheRoyal Ballet’s heritage.

Approx 3hrs inc interval.

Concerto /Enigma Variations /Raymonda Act III

5 November 7.15pm £13.50 / Under 18 £10

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ARTEXHIBITIONS

Widely regarded as one of Britain’sforemost landscape artists,Norman Ackroyd CBE RA, waselected as a Royal Academician in1991. Ackroyd’s skill is to evoke theatmosphere of place, the water andthe weather through his chosenmedium – aquatint.

Our exhibition comprises Ackroyd’smost recent etching portfolio,Fragments and favourite etchingsfrom the North Norfolk coast.

Norman Ackroyd– Fragments of landscape,music and poetry

Continues to Sat 16 NovemberBox Office hours FreeAn exhibition in the Main Gallery

Exploring the Norfolk story, this pop-up exhibition on loanfrom The Forum, Norwich contributes to our understanding ofthe legacy of World WarOne in East Anglia. Gethands on with history andhandle real and replicaartefacts to bring the pastto life.

Visit during Half Term formore related activities.

Legacies of the Armistice– Finding the Fallen

18 October-25 November Box Office hours FreeAn exhibition in the Waveney Room

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This exhibition will showcasean eclectic range of printsfrom a number ofestablished and prestigiousartists at affordable prices,ensuring that there issomething for everyone.Featuring revolving stock atgreat prices – perfect in timefor Christmas!

The Great Corn Hall Art Sale

2 November-11 January Box Office hours FreeArt exhibition in the Upper Gallery

‘…visuallyhypnotic…’

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Renowned for her Op-Art paintings, BridgetRiley uses colour, line and shape, as well asremarkable precision to produce visuallyhypnotic effects that capture a sense ofmovement and dimension. Our exhibition willfeature the black and white screenprints from theearly ‘60s that helped make Riley’s internationalreputation, as well as later coloured pieces.

Bridget Riley’s work is in museums worldwideand the National Gallery is currently showing hermonumental wall painting ‘Messengers’.

David Case will discuss Riley’s career, focussingon her early monochrome work.

Masters at theCorn Hall – Bridget Riley

18 November-29 NovemberBox Office hours FreeArt exhibition in the Main Gallery

Exhibition viewingSaturday 23 November 12-1pm

Beloved creator of Mere Quacks and a regularcontributor to the Diss Express, this exhibitionfeatures a new and exciting collection of tongue-in-cheek paintings and originals by Mike Webb.

Putting an amusing twist on rural everyday lifewithin his cartoons, and with references to Diss,his art is memorable and relatable.

This exhibition promises to be light-hearted, funand an opportunity to be the owner of an originalMike Webb! All work is for sale.

Mike Webb – Watercoloursand other Whimsies

7 December-21 JanuaryBox Office hours FreeArt exhibition in the Main Gallery

Exhibition opening with the artistSaturday 7 December 5-7pm

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WEDNESDAYFILMS

Director Trevor Nunn, UK, 2019,1hr 41minsJudi Dench, Sophie Cookson,Tom Hughes

Joan Stanley is living in quietretirement when, shockingly, theBritish Secret Service arrests her. Thecharge: providing classified scientificinformation to the Soviet governmentfor decades. As the interrogationgets underway, Joan relives thedramatic events that shaped her lifeand her beliefs.

Red Joan (12A)

Weds 2 Oct 10.30am & 7.30pm

Weds 9 Oct 10.30am & 7.30pm

Director Kavi Raz, India/UK, 2017,1hr 58minsSatinder Sartaj, Amanda Root

Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah ofthe Sikh Empire and the Punjab wasplaced on the throne at the age offive but when India was annexed toBritain, he was sent to England andnever allowed to return. In Englandhe was befriended by QueenVictoria but ultimately the youngprince struggled to reconcile himselfwith the two cultures of his Indianbirth and British education andattempted to regain his throne.

The story of Duleep Singh is ofparticular local interest however, helived with his family at Elveden Hall,near Thetford and his second son,Prince Frederick was the founder ofthe Ancient House Museum andlived at Blo Norton Hall taking akeen interest in local history.

The BlackPrince (12A)

Weds 16 Oct 10.30am & 7.30pm

Director Bo Burnham, USA, 2018,1hr 33minsElsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton,Emily Robinson

A poignant, sensitive exploration ofthe challenges of early adolescencein the age of social media, EighthGrade follows introverted, 13 year oldKayla (an astonishingly nuancedperformance by newcomer ElsieFisher) as she navigates thetumultuous last week of middleschool before she begins high school.

Possibly because it manages tobreak down every delusion we haveabout ourselves and to burrow deepinto those parts we’ve made suchan effort to lock away, the film hascollected many admirers since itsrelease including Barack Obamawho listed it as one of his favouritefilms of 2018.

‘Eighth Grade is a masterpiece’London Evening Standard

‘My favourite film in years…’ IndiaKnight, Sunday Times

Eighth Grade (15)

Weds 23 Oct 10.30am & 7.30pm

£5 / Under 18 £2.50Our morning

screenings areDementia friendly and kindly

funded by Diss Cyclathon.

Director Dexter Fletcher, UK/USA,2019, 2hrsTaron Egerton, Jamie Bell,Gemma Jones

With the combined talents of thedirector of Bohemian Rhapsody, thescriptwriter of Billy Elliot and theextraordinary back catalogue of EltonJohn, this epic musical fantasy aboutthe uncensored human story of EltonJohn’s early life and his breakthroughyears is already a classic.

Rocketman (15)

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Director Chanya Button, Ireland/UK,2018, 1hr 50minsGemma Arterton, Elizabeth Debicki,Isabella Rossellini

Set in 1920s London, the film explores thefascinating true story of the love affairbetween socialite and popular author VitaSackville-West and literary icon VirginiaWoolf. Teetering between convention andbohemianism, their open but still scandalousaffair – which inspired Woolf’s novel Orlando –is recounted with physicality and atmosphere.

Vita & Virginia (12A)

Weds 30 Oct 7.30pm

Director Nick Broomfield, USA,2019, 1hr 42minsLeonard Cohen, Judy Collins,Marianne Ihlen

An in-depth look at the beautiful lovestory of the late musician Leonard Cohenand his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.Starting with their early days on theidyllic island of Hydra in 1960 as part ofa bohemian community and chroniclinghow their love evolved when Leonardbecame a successful musician.

Marianne & Leonard– Words of Love (12A)

Weds 6 Nov 10.30am & 7.30pm

Director Nisha Ganatra, USA/UK,2019, 1hr 42minsEmma Thompson, Mindy Kaling,John Lithgow

Queen of the late-night talk show,Katherine Newbury (EmmaThompson), is worried about beingdeposed. Amid dropping ratings andaccusations of being a “woman whohates women”, she hires Molly, herone and only female writer, withunexpected and hilariousconsequences.

Late Night (15)

Weds 13 Nov 7.30pm

Director Asif Kapadia, UK, 2019,2hrs 10minsDiego Maradona, Diego Maradona Jnr,Claudia Villafañe

With characteristic passion andenergy for his subjects and usingpreviously unseen footage, AsifKapadia (multi-award-winningdirector of Amy and Senna) charts thedramatic career highs and lows ofDiego Maradona, widely regarded asone of the best footballers of all time.

Diego Maradona (12A)

Weds 20 Nov 7.30pm

Director Danny Boyle, UK, 2019,1hr 56minsHimesh Patel, Lily James,Meera Syall

A struggling musician realises he'sthe only person on Earth who canremember The Beatles after wakingup in an alternate timeline wherethey never existed. Realising thisimprobable opportunity, Jack beginsplaying the music of the greatest ofthe rock bands, claiming it as hisown. It pays off quickly and Jackbecomes a worldwide musicalsensation.

With the dream team of DannyBoyle, Richard Curtis, the music ofThe Beatles and a cameoappearance by Ed Sheeran, it wasimpossible to imagine that this couldbe anything other than a solid goldhit which will feature on Christmasromcom lists for years to come.

‘Lots of laughs and goosebumpmoments’ The Guardian

‘A sunny, singalong smash’Digital Spy

Yesterday (12A)

Weds 27 Nov 10.30am & 7.30pm

More information andtrailers about these filmsmay be found on our websitewww.thecornhall.co.uk

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‘They were absolutely fantastic,bringing the entire audience roaringto its feet.’ Telegraph

The first major female star of the 80s,award winning singer-songwriterHazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980starring in the film Breaking Glass.Accompanied here by virtuososaxophonist Clare Hirst (The BelleStars, Communards, David Bowie)on sax & vocals and Sarah Fisher(Eurythmics) on keyboards andvocals, Hazel’s ageless songs –including Eighth Day, Will You andGive Me An Inch – all seem evenmore relevant in our present times.Unmissable.

‘It’s all there, that voice, soaringsax… timeless.’ Glastonbury Festival

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

Hazel O’Connor– Hallelujah Moments

Saturday 9 November 8pm £20

Music

By Simon Wood

Don’t miss this witty anddevastating portrait of thegoverning class starringtwo-time Olivier Awardwinners, Lindsay Duncanand Alex Jennings, broadcast live from the National Theatre.

It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician RobinHesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house heshares with Diana, his wife of 30 years. But all is not asblissful as it seems. As the day draws on, what starts asgentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrappingquickly turns to blood-sport.Approx 3hrs incl interval.

Hansard

Thursday 7 November 7pm £12 / Under 18 £10

Screen Arts

Meet a family of zany Eggs on Legs, living in a lost pocket ofthe globe. One day the wind blows a huge egg into their tree

and they are excited to play with it. Butwhat happens if it hatches and can theyprotect it from the slithery snake?

A poetic, Dr Seuss world full ofeggcentric puppets and music to makeyou roll around with laughter. Acracking family show bursting withwonder and surprise.Approx 60mins.

Garlic Theatre presents

Eggs on Legs

Saturday 9 November 2pmAdults £7 / Child £5 / Family £22 (2 Adults, 2 Children)Age 3-8yrs

Saturday Club

‘…bringing theentire audienceto its feet’

The comedian and star of ITV’s TheChase, Paul (The Sinnerman) Sinhahas thus far lived his life content inthe understanding that stability andemotional happiness were lovelyideas but not really for him.Nonetheless, several decades ofcheerfully bearing boozy witness tothe narratives of others can slowlychange a man. And so cana prosecco-fuelled Christmas.

As well as winning numerouscomedy awards, Paul is a familiarpresence on tv and radio appearingon QI, Would I Lie to You?,Taskmaster, Just A Minute and TheNews Quiz.

‘One of our most thoughtful andenjoyable comedians’ Times

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

Paul Sinha– Hazy Little ThingCalled Love + Support

Friday 15 November 8pm£15 (Age 18+yrs)

Comedy

Join the party with Peppa and George in their brand newadventures as they dance in the mud at a children’s festival,celebrate Grandpa Pig’s birthday at a restaurant for the first

time, and take a tripto the cinema to seeSuper Potato’s bigmovie feature.Our toddler screenings aredesigned for pre-schoolers togive them their firstexperiences of the cinema.They are kindly supported byDiss Cyclathon.

Peppa Pig Festival of Fun (U)

Wednesday 13 November 10.30-11am £2.50

Toddler Screening

“What did thy song bode, lady?Hark, canst thou hear me? I will play the swan,And die in music…”

It’s stormy outside. In here, tensions are simmering. As atouring swing band gather for their next performance,malevolent trickster Iago begins to sow the seeds of mistrust.

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons relocate Shakespeare’sclassic tragedy of jealousyand deception to a jazz-age setting, with livemusic, intense drama, andmore than a hint of theirown inimitable brand oftheatrical mischief.Approx 2hrs 10mins incl interval.

The Pantaloons present

Othello

Thursday 14 November 7.30pm£13.50 / Concessions £9.50 (12+yrs)

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Two times winner of the BBC Folk Awards,Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzoukiplayer Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrellhas been described by some of the biggestnames in folk music as one of the mostimportant singers to come out of Ireland inrecent years.

While his rise to fame has been largelythrough word-of-mouth excitement andfollowing a live session on the BBC Radio 2Folk Show, he has played with a list ofmusicians which reads like a Who’s Who ofinternational folk music including: ChristyMoore, Gerry O’Connor, Dónal Lunny,Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill.

‘Effortless, instinctive, natural… the realdeal.’ Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 FolkShow

Approx 1hr 50mins incl interval.

Daoiri Farrell

Saturday 16 November 7.30pmAdvance £13 / On the day £15

Music

This exhilarating show from the multi-talented AnnaMudeka – including traditional and contemporarymusic, projected visuals, song, energetic dance andspoken word – will take audiences on an inspiring andthought provoking journey to ancient and modern-dayZimbabwe.

An epic presentation of migration, DNA and origins.

‘Beautiful theatre relevant to today’s lives’Audience comment

Approx 1hr 40mins incl interval.

Zimbabwean Song& Dance WorkshopAnna Mudeka willlead a vibrantworkshop ofZimbabwean mbiramusic where you’lllearn clapping mbirarhythms, songs,ululating and dance:all the things thatbring the Bira Shonacelebrations to life!

An uplifting,re-energisingexperience for allages.

Anna Mudeka– Kure Kure/Faraway

Thursday 21 November 7pm£12 / Concessions £10 (Age 11+yrs)

Workshop 2-3pm £9 / Children £5

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Don’t miss this night filled with classic party anthems you knowand love from the 90s & 00s!

We will be taking you on a journey back to the good old days ofthe 90s and 00s where our DJs will be playing everything from thebiggest Pop Hits, R&B Grooves and TV/Movie Soundtracks to the

greatest Indie Anthems andClassic Rock singalongs.There really will besomething for everyone aswe celebrate two decadesof non-stop, wall to wall,classic party bangers!

Move fast, these events sellout quickly.Strictly 18+ yrs

Never Forget the 90s & 00s!

Friday 22 November 7.30pm-1amEarly Bird £8 / 1st release £10 / 2nd release £12 / Door £15

Disco

Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsendand Gary Fletcher celebrate 40 fabulous years together. Whenthese five established virtuosos decided to form a band ‘just toplay the blues’ no one could have predicted that four decadeson, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship

and virtuosity.

Quite simply, TheBlues Band areBritain’s finest, mostskilled practitioners inthe art of the blues andevery performance isone to remember.Approx 2hrs incl interval.

The Blues BandSaturday 23 November 8pm £27

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Captured live from The Old Vic,Andrew Scott (Sherlock, Fleabag)‘dazzles in Coward’s enduringclassic comedy’ Guardian

As he prepares to embark on anoverseas tour, star actor GarryEssendine’s colourful life is indanger of spiralling out of control.Engulfed by an escalating identitycrisis as his many and variousrelationships compete for hisattention, Garry’s few remainingdays at home are a chaoticwhirlwind of love, sex, panic andsoul-searching.

HHHHH ‘illuminating andluminously funny’ WhatsOnStage

Approx 3hrs incl interval.

PresentLaughter

Thursday 28 November 7pm£12 / Under 18 £10

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‘…had me intears of laughter’

Mark Dolan (MC) – You’ll know Mark from his many tvappearances, The Jump and Ball’s of Steel for starters. Healso won Celebrity Come Dine With Me and co-hosted thecomedy panel show If Katie Hopkins Ruled The World.He’s also a brilliant stand-up!

Duncan Oakley – Tonight’s headliner was voted EnglishComedian of the Year in 2015 and has musical skills thatwould easily fit into many rock bands. Performing aninfectious mix of musical comedy and stand up he neverfails to put on a show with laughs you’ll remember foryears to come.

‘… the encore had me in tears of laughter’ BBC

Dimitri Bakanov – fast proving an audience favourite withhis honest, sharp and sometimes dark humour.

Jinx Yeo – ‘Absolutely killed it’ HHHHH The Funny Tonne

Food and bar from 6.30pm.

Chill in our Vinyl Bar afterwards where an eclectic selection of discs willbe curated by our resident DJ Sgt Sid. Free entry when you buy yourcomedy ticket.

Vinyl Bar only (9.30pm-11pm) pay what you like. Bring a vinyl 45 and addto Sid’s playlist!

Corn Hall Comedy Club

Friday 29 November 8pmAdvance £11 / Door £13 (Min age 18yrs)

Comedy

An authentic modern day celebrationfeaturing the powerhouse vocals ofretro King, Si Cranstoun and his band’sblend of Doo Wop, Rock n’ Roll andRocking Rhythm & Blues.

Known as King of the Vintage Scene,Si’s energetic performances and hisability to turn every show into a partyhave made him a regular at all themajor Swing and Blues Festivals in theUK and Europe.

“Wow, how good is Si Cranstoun”Chris Evans, BBC Radio

Approx 2hrs 15mins incl interval.

Terry Dash Music presents

Twistin’ theNight Away– The Retro Rockin SoulExtravaganza

Saturday 30 November 8pm£20 / Concessions £19

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A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenchingvocals accompanied by a musical saw. Foot-stompingly fastfiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms, all delivered aspart of a high energy show that always leaves audiencescheering. The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other.

Their “Christmas Cracker” show is a mouthwatering selectionof traditional and originalfestive season songswhich will see Christmasin with a bang, a paperhat-full of surprises,novelties – and someterrible jokes too!

‘totally brilliant andbeautiful’. Mike Harding

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

The ChurchfittersSaturday 7 December 7.30pm £12 / Concessions £10

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Gabi from Gabriel’s Garden has arenowned and unique floristry style.Enjoy a relaxing morning making astunning natural moss basedwreath full of festive berries, driedflowers, seasonal foliage, and seedheads. By the end of the sessionyou’ll have created the perfectadornment for your door towelcome friends and family thisChristmas, or to use as a beautifultable centre.

All materials will be provided butfeel free to bring bits from yourgarden to add that personal touch.

Please bring secateurs or scissorsand an apron.

Make a Wreathfor Christmas

Friday 6 December10.15am-1.15pm£45 including tea or coffee & cake

Workshop

Following The Searchers decision to retire in March this year –their lead singer and guitarist for over 33 years – SpencerJames will be carrying on the band’s legacy and keepingSearchers fans delighted with his new solo show.

Spencer James was also a member of the band ‘First Class’which gave him his first big hit withBeach Baby in 1974. Singing manyclassic hits like Sweets For MySweet and Needles and Pins, fromhis life with The Searchers,plus many others from his life overthe years.Approx 2hrs 20mins incl interval.

The Searchers’ SpencerJames – Solo Show

Friday 6 December 7.30pm £15

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A regular seasonal sell-out atRonnie Scott’s, the Royal AlbertHall’s Elgar Room and many othervenues, acclaimed repertory quintetJazz at the Movies present astocking-full of holiday classics andcuriosities in a delightfully jazzyblend of the sublime, swinging,sentimental and plain silly – theperfect way to begin the festivities. 

Featuring Joanna Eden (acclaimedvocalist, star judge of BBC TV’s AllTogether Now and longtimeteacher/mentor to pop superstarSam Smith), Mark Crooks(woodwind star of the world-renowned John Wilson Orchestra)and the Chris Ingham Trio.Approx 2hrs 20mins incl interval.

Diss Jazz Club presents

Jazz at theMovies– A SwingingChristmas 2019!

Thursday 12 December7.30pm £15

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Just in time for Christmas! Localcraftswoman and Fluffology founder, TraceyBaldwin will guide you through the processof creating a needle felt robin. Priceincludes the full starter kit with additionalmaterials to take away and make another athome. Christmas themed bags of wool willbe available on the day to make moreanimals – ideal for gifts with a personaltouch.Age 14+yrs

Make a VintageChristmas Robin

Friday 13 December 10.15am-1.45pm£40 incl tea or coffee & cake

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Do your Christmas shopping and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

Throughout the day the HeritageTriangle will be thronging withstalls, entertainment and seasonalactivities. Cobbs Yard, NorfolkHouse Yard and DesignerMakerswill host a wide variety of stallsand the Corn Hall and all of theenticing independent shops in theHeritage Triangle will be open.

There’ll also be a range ofdelicious food, live music, hotroasted chestnuts and carolsinging with The Salvation ArmyBand to really get you into theChristmas spirit!

St Nicholas Winter FayreSunday 15 December 11am-4pm Diss Heritage Triangle

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The nefarious Sheriff of Nottingham isfed up with his riches being robbed andwill stop at nothing to rule supreme inSherwood Forest – and there is one manwith his Merry Men standing firmly in hisway! The Sheriff has a dastardly plan tocapture not only the finest archer in theland, but also the heart of Maid Marion –and maybe bag himself a much revered‘Silver Turnip’ along the way!

Will good win out? Will love triumph?Will somebody please tell me what’s sogood about a silver turnip?

This will be the Corn Hall’s funniest,biggest and boldest pantomime yet, somake your festive season a special oneand join us for a feast of fun, fairmaidens and fabulous panto magic forall the family!

www.facebook.com/DissPanto

Approx 2hrs incl interval.

LP Creatives & the Corn Hall present

Robin Hood

20-30 December various times£13.50 / Child £12.50 /Family £50 (4 tickets)

Pantomime

Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

One of the most delightful ways to discover theenchantment of ballet – and a delicious seasonal treat for allthe family, Tchaikovsky’s music is matched to a magicaladventure on Christmas Evefor Clara and her Nutcrackerdoll. Their journey to theLand of Sweets brings with itmuch-loved ballet moments,such as the Dance of theSugar Plum Fairy and theWaltz of the Flowers.Approx 2hrs 30mins incl interval.

The Nutcracker

Friday 3 January 7.15pm £13.50 / Under 18 £10

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Ancient artefacts are disappearing from museums and privatecollections all over Europe. Either someone’s on their ownpersonal antiques road trip, or they’re trying to summon darkforces and gain mystical powers. But to what end… and why?

Julian Harries and DickMainwaring once again don thedeerstalker, plus fours andtravelling capes of Holmes andWatson to bring you anotherclassic Christmas comedy thriller.

‘A glorious piece of Christmas fun’Andrew Clark, EADT on Justin &The Argonauts

Approx 2hrs incl. interval.

Common Ground Theatre Company presents

Sherlock Holmes & TheWarlock of Whitechapel

Sat 4 January 4pm & 7.30pm £13 / UC: £7 Age 8+yrs

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Showcasing an ever-changing range of award-winningGrain beers, alongside a hand-picked selection of the bestdrinks around.

The new Corn Hall bar will be operated by Grain Brewery who are based just down theroad in Alburgh. They bring their range of traditional cask beers, alongside cask andkeg beers inspired from across the world. The same quality is applied to their selectionof wine, spirits, mixed and soft drinks, drawn from their experience from their threeowned pubs. Their claim to serve up ‘The best G&T in Diss’ is not an exaggeration!

The Grain Bar at the Corn Hall is open from 6.15pm before events.Pre-order your interval drinks to avoid the queue.

JOIN US FORA DRINK at the GRAIN BAR…

Café

Booking recommended for pre-event diningEmail: cafe@thecornhall.co.uk or call 07963 355588

For coffee, brunch, lunch ordinner in a friendly, welcoming

and relaxed atmosphere

Now open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pmand before events for evening dining

HOW TO BOOKIn person: during Box Office opening hours.Telephone: 01379 652241 – if you reach our answering machine please leave your details and yourcall will be returned as soon as possible.Online: register on our new website www.thecornhall.co.uk to book for any event.By Post: Please include your name, address, contact number, email address and full details of yourbooking along with your cheque made payable to ‘Diss Corn Hall Trust’. Add £1 to your booking totalif you wish your tickets to be posted. You can also email the Box Office usingboxoffice@thecornhall.co.uk.Charges: A booking fee of £1.50 applies per transaction for online and telephone bookings.The booking fee will not be added to bookings made in person.A £1 fee will be added should you wish your tickets to be posted.

ACCESSIBILITYThe Corn Hall Trust is committed to making thevenue as accessible as possible. The Box Office,Hall, Waveney Room, gallery, bar and café are all onthe ground floor and we have lift access to the firstfloor studio, exhibition and heritage research space.Both floors have fully accessible toilets.

We can only accommodate a limited numberof wheelchairs at events. Please inform the

Box Office when you book so we can reserve yourspace. If your mobility requirements requiresomeone to assist you with your visit we canarrange a complimentary ticket for your companion.Please enquire at the Box Office.

The Hall and the Waveney Room are bothequipped with induction loops. These work for

amplified events.

CAFE and BARThe cafe will open between 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday, from 6.30pm before evening events, andan hour before Sunday daytime events. The Bar opens from 6.30pm before events.

THANKSSpecial thanks to our Good FriendsKeith & Sue Best, Eve Boyd, Ray Bryant, Anita Burnard, David Case, Jenny Chamberlin, Lynn Clark,Paul Curson, Peter Dudley, Margaret Evans, Brian & Gunilla Falk, Alan & Stephanie Franks, David Gillett,Anita & Nicholas Hales, Charles Handy, Jo & Gary Hincks, Paul Howling, Anne Hyde, Maz Jackson,Martha Kearney, Dr Anders Linder & Shelia Linder, Kate Lloyd, Glynne Lloyd-Davis, Dr Linda Merricks,Elizabeth Mooney, Ruth and Patrick Murray, Jeffrey Parker, Pru Parker, Glyn Pugh, Jill Robinson,Chris Shaw, Sue Shrager, Linda & Andy Simpson, Sue Smith, Terry & Katherine Smith, Ann & David Steele,John Taylor, Linda Whyte and Corporate Friends: Dayburst Couriers and Grain Brewery.

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