Diss Corn Hall events - July to Sept 14

www.disscornhall.co.uk

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Thank you to the many who have responded so positively to our Corn Hall and Heritage Trianglefundraising campaign. What has been especially heartwarming is the extraordinary notes of support andencouragement that have accompanied your donations, saying what a difference the Corn Hall hasmade to your lives.

We’re well on the way to reaching our fundraising target of £100,000 but, if you have been thinking ofdonating and haven’t done so yet, we still urgently need your help!

We now have our Heritage Triangle website up and running, so to find out more about the project, keepup with all the latest news and to download the donation form, go to www.heritagetriangle.co.uk.Every contribution, large or small, will make a difference.

We may have been busy fundraising and putting the project bid together but we haven’t stoppedworking to bring you yet more great entertainment. We’re thrilled that we are now able to show world-class productions from top venues, live via satellite. Thanks to the clever technology involved, it’s beendescribed as ‘having the best seat in the house but at a fraction of the cost’. This quarter features twoof the very best known operas from Glyndebourne, Don Giovanni and La traviata, from the NationalTheatre we have Medea, and the Monty Python team’s final reunion will be live from the O2 in London.

In August, our popular Art Workshops return with Printing, Life Drawing, Making Sketchbooks andPhotography. Give yourself a treat. Improve your knowledge and skills from experienced practitioners.

The season is also jam-packed with music of every variety. We have tributes to two of the greats –Neil Diamond and Dolly Parton, an evening of outstanding drumming, dancing and singing from theKakasitsi Royal Drummers of Ghana, plus concerts from 60s pop sensations The Honeycombs, thebrilliant Anna Mudeka Band, the fabulous Budapest Café Orchestra and Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle:Made in the Great War, a memorable and unique event featuring top folk musicians Sam Sweeney,Paul Sartin and Rob Harbron, with the award-winning storyteller Hugh Lupton.

And, if great film, theatre, art, poetry, comedy and family entertainment are what you’re looking for,we have plenty of that in store throughout the summer too!

Angela Sykes, Diss Corn Hall Manager

BOX OFFICE 01379 652241Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pmwww.disscornhall.co.uk

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1-19 July Art The Illustrated Life of Michael Sheehy Box office hours 4Wed 2 July Film The Invisible Woman (12A) 8pm 4Thurs 3 July Theatre Mary Shelley and the Curse of Frankenstein 7.30pm 4Sat 5 July Music The Honeycombs 7.30pm 5Sun 6 July Screen Arts Don Giovanni – Glyndebourne Festival 7pm 5Wed 9 July Film Her (15) 8pm 5Fri 11 July World Culture Kakatsitsi Royal Drummers of Ghana 7.30pm 6Wed 16 July Film The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) 8pm 6Thurs 17 July Theatre The School for Husbands 7.30pm 6Sat 19 July Family The Saturday Club – Kan Kan the Baby Kangaroo 2pm 7Sun 20 &Thurs 24 July

Screen Arts Monty Python Live (Mostly) 7pm 7

21 Jul-9 Aug Art Tory Lawrence – Mystical Creatures Box office hours 7Wed 23 July Film The Past (12A) 8pm 8Fri 25 July Comedy Corn Hall Comedy Club 8pm 8Sat 26 July Music The Neil Diamond Story 7.30pm 928 Jul-9 Aug Drama Acting Summer School with The Keeper’s Daughter 10am-4pm 9Wed 30 July Film The Lunchbox (PG) 8pm 9Aug Various Workshops August Art Workshops 10am-4pm 10Wed 6 Aug Film Under the Skin (15) 8pm 11Sat 9 Aug Theatre Remembrances of Yours (2 performances) 3pm & 6pm 11Sun 10 Aug Screen Arts La traviata – Glyndebourne Festival 5.30pm 1111-30 Aug Art A Print Quartet Box office hours 12Wed 13 Aug Film Lift to the Scaffold (12A) 8pm 12Wed 20 Aug Film The Double (15) 8pm 12Sat 23 Aug Family The Saturday Club – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 2pm 13Wed 27 Aug Film Tracks (12A) 8pm 13Fri 29 Aug Word Luke Wright’s Stand-Up Poetry Club 8pm 13Sat 30 Aug Music Anna Mudeka Band Workshop & Gig 4pm & 8pm 143-27 Sept Art Gary Breeze Box office hours 14Wed 3 Sept Film 20 Feet from Stardom (12A) 8pm 15Thurs 4 Sept Screen Arts Medea – National Theatre Live 7pm 15Sat 6 Sept Music Budapest Café Orchestra 8pm 15Wed 10 Sept Film Calvary (15) 8pm 1612 & 13 Sept Heritage Heritage Open Days Box office hours 16Sat 13 Sept Theatre Big Daddy Vs Giant Haystacks 7.30pm 16Wed 17 Sept Film Locke (15) 8pm 17Fri 19 Sept Theatre Dylan Thomas – Return Journey 7.30pm 17Sat 20 Sept Family The Saturday Club – The PoetryJoe Show 2pm 17Sat 20 Sept Music The Dolly Parton Story 7.30pm 18Wed 24 Sept Music Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle – Made in the Great War 8pm 18Thurs 25 Sept Theatre Beauty’s Legacy 7.30pm 18Fri 26 Sept Comedy Corn Hall Comedy Club 8pm 19Sat 27 Sept Music SNYSB – Songs from the Shows 7.30pm 19

The Old Stables, beside the Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB

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“Oscar-winning screenplayand witty direction”

July

Michael Sheehy’s illustrations haveappeared in the national press forover 20 years. His is a world of visualideas, dream-like juxtapositions andstrange wit. His interpretations ofarticles have enlivened the pages ofthe Guardian, Independent, Times,Radio Times and numerous otherpublications and he has won nationaland international awards for his workin advertising, design and television.It is rare to see a collection of originalartworks by a contemporary workingillustrator brought together.

www.michaelsheehy.co.uk

Meet the artist.

An exhibition in the Corn Hall Gallery1-19 July Box Office Hours Free

Evening viewingWednesday 2 July 6.30-7.45pm

The IllustratedLife ofMichael Sheehy

Art Film

Wednesday 2 July 8pm Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

The Invisible Woman (12A)

Directed by Ralph Fiennes, 2014, UK, 111 minsWith Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Felicity Jones,Tom Hollander

Ralph Fiennes follows up hisdirectorial debut, Coriolanus,with this engrossing dramaabout Charles Dickens. Fiennesstars, with Scott Thomas as themother of the author’s long-termmistress (Felicity Jones, who isexcellent). Abi Morgan adapted Claire Tomalin’s pioneeringbiography as a basis for an intimate, intelligent examination ofthe complex, egotistical celebrity novelist and the three invisiblewomen in his life. The period detail is acute and telling.

Theatre

Thursday 3 July 7.30pmTickets £12 / Concessions £10 / Under 16s £6

Common Ground Theatre Company presents

Mary Shelley and theCurse of FrankensteinThe extraordinary myth of Frankenstein is related by MaryShelley herself as she traces the journey of her own life, andtries to come to terms with her personal creative struggle,

her grief for those she has lovedand lost, and her craving forrecognition and respectability.

Set against a new world ofscientific discovery, this play withmusic is about innocence andrejection, love and revenge.

‘An unforgettable theatricalexperience’ East Anglian Daily Timeson The Fisherman & the Turtle

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When ‘Have I the Right’ wasreleased in the summer of ‘64 itsoared up the UK charts tobecome the first song to knockThe Beatles off the No 1 slot. Fiftyyears on, we welcome sixties popsensations, The Honeycombs(headlined by founder memberMartin Murray), live on stage aspart of their 2014 anniversary tour.

This night of sixties nostalgia willfeature their worldwide hits likeThat’s the Way and Something

Better Beginning, classic sixtiescovers, plus of course, the group’sfoot-stomping debut single. Be apart of rock ‘n’ roll history!

www.thehoneycombs.biz

Saturday 5 July 7.30pm Tickets £15 / Concs £13.50

TheHoneycombs

Music Screen Arts

Sunday 6 July 7pm Tickets £14 / Under 18s £10

Don Giovanni – Captured Live

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Compulsive philandering is one thing, but brutal rape and murderare quite another. As an unrepentant Don Juan continues to eludehis earthly pursuers, other-worldly powers are forced to intervene,leading to a fire-and-brimstone climax that ranks among Mozart’smost earth-shattering achievements. A screening of Glyndebourne’shighly acclaimed 2010 production.You may bring your own intervalpicnic if you wish but we’d askyou to patronise our bar.Alongside our usual drinks menuwe will be selling glasses of fizzand strawberries & cream.glyndebourne.com

Film


Her (15)Directed by Spike Jonze, 2013, USA, 126 minsWith Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson

A lonely introvert (Phoenix) falls in love with the voice of hiscomputer operating system (Johansson). So far, so sciencefiction. But the director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptationhas much more to offer with his Oscar-winning screenplay andwitty direction, as the onlinerelationship undermines ourhero’s everyday life. LosAngeles in the near-future isevoked through stunningvisuals; the melancholyromance has plenty to sayabout the future of love in anera of artificial intelligence.

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An evening of outstanding WestAfrican drumming, dance andsinging from the leading Africantraditional group in the UK.Kakatsitsi’s music takes traditionalrhythms and chants from the Gatribe of Southern Ghana, and otherWest African cultures and rearrangesthem in a modern and accessibleway which delights all ages.Last year they performed theirirresistible, exhilarating music at aprime slot at Glastonbury. We’redelighted to welcome them to theCorn Hall – come and join in the fun! www.indigenouspeople.org.uk

Friday 11 July 7.30pmTickets £12 / Concs £10 /Under 18s £8

Kakatsitsi RoyalDrummersof Ghana

World Culture

“irresistible,exhilarating music”

July

Film


The Grand Budapest Hotel (15)

Directed by Wes Anderson, 2014, USA, 100 minsWith Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Jude Law, Tony Revolori,Willem Dafoe

Anderson follows up his exquisite Moonrise Kingdom withanother closely-choreographed confection. But this time theresult is great screen comedy – thanks not least to RalphFiennes as the wilyconcierge whose pursuit ofwealth despite greatdanger is the spine of thefarce. Star cameos (HarveyKeitel, Tilda Swinton, JeffGoldblum, Bill Murray etc)spice the action as thesatirical set pieces openand close like clockwork.

Theatre

Thursday 17 July 7.30pm Tickets £12 / Concessions £10

DOT Productions present

The School for HusbandsBy Molière

DOT Productions returnwith the commediadell’arte romp – or ‘RomCom in Corsets’ – TheSchool for Husbands, byone of the greatestmasters of comedy inWestern literature. Fun,witty and punctuated withpolitical satire, this hugelyenjoyable evening maycontain a lesson!

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The animals are gathering for theGreatest Show on Earth – theAnimal Olympics! They’re jumpingand running, swimming anddancing.

In the wacky and wonderful worldof the Animal Olympics, Kan Kan’smummy is going for a Gold medaland nothing is going to stop her!But will this be one Olympic sizejump too far for Kan Kan the BabyKangaroo…?

A refreshing show with lots of funand more puppets than we cancount, especially suitable for firsttheatre experiences.

Saturday 19 July 2pmTickets £6 /Children £4 (Age under 5)

Jactito Theatre present

Kan Kan theBaby Kangaroo– A Long Jump fromHome!

The Saturday Club Screen Arts

Sunday 20 July 7pmThursday 24 July 7pm (Encore screening)Tickets £15 / Concessions £13

Monty Python Live (mostly)Monty Python hold a place amongst the world’s finest evercomedians, influencing a generation and revolutionisingcomedy. They are set to fly again for a final reunion, which willbe broadcast live in venues across the world. John Cleese,Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin willperform together live on stage for the first time sinceperforming at theHollywood Bowl on15 September 1980.

This promises to be thebiggest live screeningevent of 2014.

Art

An exhibition in the Corn Hall Gallery21 July-9 August Box Office Hours Free

Evening viewingWed 23 July 6.30-7.45 pm

Tory Lawrence – Mystical CreaturesTory Lawrence’s imagery is usually rooted in the natural world –its landscape and its animals. In this exciting new series ofminiature works, she has allowed her imagination much agreaterfreedom, resulting in a menagerie of mythical and mysticalcreatures that originated in artefacts, discovered in museumsand on ancient sites. Tory’s solo exhibitions include The NationalHorseracing Museum, Thomas Williams Fine Art, Bond Streetand the European Commission. She has shown frequently at theRoyal Academy SummerExhibition and in group showsinternationally.

Meet Tory Lawrence in person.

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“an exhilaratingemotional whodunnit”

July

Directed by Asghar Farhadi, 2013,

France, 130 mins

With Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim,

Ali Mosaffa, Ali Mostafa

Like Farhadi’s last film, ASeparation, this is about the truthof a relationship as it is revealedthrough crisis. Bérénice Bejo (starof The Artist and outstanding here)and Tahar Rahim are the troubledcouple at the heart of achallenging, intimate drama set inParis. Both are encumbered byother partners; there arecrosscurrents of reproach andguilt. Sombre, yes, but anexhilarating emotional whodunnitas well.

Wednesday 23 July 8pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

The Past (12A)

Film

Keith FarnanFormerly a solicitor, Keith hasperformed as a stand-up all over theworld, appeared on Michael McIntyre’sComedy Roadshow and One NightStand. ‘Brilliant, thought-provoking and laughout loud funny’ Time Out

‘Artful, satirical…and a hefty helping ofroguish Celtic charm’ The SundayTimes

‘If Eddie Izzard had been Irish, he’dsurely have turned out a lot like KeithFarnan’ The Scotsman

Liam WilliamsOne of the most talked about youngcomedians on the circuit following anacclaimed Fringe run ‘the most excitingact from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe’(Guardian), a sold out London transferand a debut national tour. ‘Every elegiac word has been polisheduntil it sings’ HHHHH Metro

Tania Edwards (Compère)Stand up comic and writer for Stand Upfor the Week, Mock the Week and TheUnbelievable Truth, Tania was a finalistin the Amused Moose, Leicester Squareand Latitude Festival competitions. ‘Akin to a female Simon Evans…brilliant’ ChortleHot chilli & rice and bar from 6.30pm.

Line up is subject to change.

Keith Farnan

Liam Williams

Tania Edwards

Corn Hall Comedy Club

Comedy

Friday 25 July 8pmTickets Advance £9 / Door £10 Min age 18

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Saturday 26 July 7.30pmTickets £12

Bob Drury presents

The NeilDiamondStory– The life of alegend in song

Music Theatre

Mon 28 July-Sat 9 August (not Sun 3) 10am-4pm Ages 13-18 £125 (per student)

Acting Summer School– with The Keeper’s DaughterWork with professional actors to create an immersive theatreproduction! Two weeks of professional acting training, culminatingin a public performance!

‘Approachable leaders, brilliant script; bestway to spend two weeks’ Participant feedback

For more details contact us at

[email protected]

Film


The Lunchbox (PG)Directed by Ritesh Batra, 2013, India (Hindi and English), 104 mins

With Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui

This bittersweet romantic comedy has a nod to Bollywood but isalso a sensitive portrait of Mumbai, where tradition and progresscompete. Irrfan Khan (from Life of Pi) is a widowed clerk drawn intoa written correspondencewith the unhappy youngerhousewife who prepareshis hot lunches. Theresulting distant romanceis beautifully handled andacted; the couple learnthe value of how ‘thewrong train can get you tothe right station.’

As Neil Diamond prepares tomark 50 years at the top of hisprofession, singer and guitaristBob Drury – ‘The UK’s Voice ofNeil’ – celebrates the life andwork of this musical legend.Featuring iconic songs such asCracklin’ Rosie, SweetCaroline, and Americaalongside more recent acousticmaterial, Bob Drury’s one-manshow is a ‘must see’ for allDiamond fans.‘If I didn’t know better I’d havesaid that was Neil Diamondsinging’Pat Marsh, BBC Radio Kent

www.theneildiamondstory.co.uk

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Lucy’s philosophy is to ‘seek beauty in the everyday’ in everything shephotographs – focusing on light, shadow, textures and patterns tohighlight the world around us. The course will consist of a mixture of demonstrations, discussions andpractical exercises – perfect for beginners!

Booking is essential. For more information about any of the workshops, please contact the BoxOffice on 01379 652241, email your query to [email protected], or visit theWorkshops section of our website www.disscornhall.co.uk.

“designed toexpandknowledge andskills.”

August

1-3 August 10am-4pm Cost £120 / Students (over 16) £75



One day course 23 August 10am-4pm Cost £40Two day course 24-25 August 10am-4pm Cost £80Three day course 23-25 August 10am-4pm Cost £120 / Students (over 16) £75

Art Workshops

A three day course which will give students detailed knowledgeof working with linoleum as a vehicle for generating printedimages. Dale is a Slade graduate and an innovative printmaker.

A comprehensive three day Life Drawing course led by an experienced tutorwith exceptional professional models. Discover why life drawing is used tofurther your observation and technique. Suitable for all abilities and includinga broad range of activities designed to expand knowledge and skills.

Working with Lino– Dale Devereux Barker

Life Drawing Summer School– Rebecca Lyne

Making Sketchbooks– Diane GriffithsStudents will have an opportunity to make at least twosketchbooks during one day and to learn a variety of bindingtechniques on the other days. There will also bedemonstrations of techniques and a chance to make decorated end leaves and book cloth.

Digital Photography forBeginners – Lucy Kayne

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Directed by Jonathan Glazer,

2013, UK, 108 mins

With Scarlett Johansson,

Jeremy McWilliams,

Lynsey Taylor Mackay

She is an alien seductresstouring Scotland in a whiteTransit van: hitchhikers becomevictims of her mysterious needfor bodies. But this is no crudeshocker: some of ScarlettJohansson’s vivid encountersare unscripted, with non-actors; this bold, mesmerisingfilm has an almostdocumentary feel; there is evenwry humour. Jonathan Glazerhas been working to adaptMichel Faber’s novel since hefinished Sexy Beast in 2001 –it’s been worth the wait.

Wednesday 6 August 8pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

Under theSkin (15)

Film Theatre

Saturday 9 August 3pm and 6pmTickets £5 (suitable for ages 8+)

The Keeper’s Daughter Young Company present

Remembrances of Yours– An immersive adaptation ofShakespeare’s HamletExperience the greatest tragedy ever told, from theinside out, as the State of Denmark descends intocorruption and madness. Immerse yourself in this multi-mediaexperience – the culmination of the two week acting summer schoolfor teenagers – told with humour, movement and vivid imagination.‘True entertainment – brought Shakespeare to life! Please do moreshows of this kind!!!!!!!!’ Audience feedback on Starcross’d

Recommended for able walkers. Limited number of tickets per show.Running time 1 hour.

Screen Arts

Sunday 10 August 5.30pm Tickets £14 / Under 18s £10

La traviata – LiveBy Giuseppe Verdi

The beautiful but frail Violetta Valérymeets the well-born Alfredo Germontand, for love of him, abandons her lifeas a courtesan. But Alfredo’s fatherdemands that she renounce Alfredoand she agrees to the sacrifice, leavinghim only a note. When Violetta appears at a ball with anadmirer, Alfredo is furious and insultsher. Violetta’s friends desert her, she isleft penniless and becomes ill.Alfredo’s father tells him of Violetta’snoble act and encourages him to seekher forgiveness but it is too late andshe dies in Alfredo’s arms.

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“Quick-witted, elegant,funny and unsettling”

August

An exciting mix of work by fourprintmakers who are all at adifferent stage in their journey toexplore the diversity and challengeof printmaking. The images onpaper and fabric, as well as framedwork and in book form, prove theliveliness and range of printmakingtechniques. They explore colour,form, texture and often play withthe overlaying of images orjuxtaposition with text.www.annetterolston.com www.inprintartsandpoetry.co.uk

Meet the artists.

An exhibitionin the Corn Hall Gallery11-30 August Box Office HoursFree

Evening viewing Wednesday13 August 6.30-7.45pm

A Print Quartet– Di Griffiths,Annette Rolston,Suzanne Breeze &Mike Fenton

Art Film

Wednesday 13 August 8pm Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

Lift to the Scaffold (12A)

Directed by Louis Malle, 1958, France, 93 minsWith Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Yori Bertin, George Pujouly

A quintessential film noir which came at the start of the newwave in French cinema: influenced by Hollywood (in this caseDouble Indemnity), strong narrative (a criminal plot goes badlywrong) and moody black and whitephotography. Add an enticinglyimprovised Miles Davis score andstylish direction – and the supremelywatchable Moreau launching hercareer. Recently re-released to greatacclaim, this is a rare treat.

Film


The Double (15)Directed by Richard Ayoade, 2014, UK, 93 minsWith Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Chris Morris, Sally Hawkins

After the offbeat success of Submarine, Richard Ayoade ofThe IT Crowd tackles Dostoevsky, turning his novella into ablack comedy. The premise is simple: a nerdy clerk’s despairdeepens when his confident exact double joins the firm (bothplayed by Eisenberg – of course). As paranoia sets in, the newarrival absurdly tries to help him get the girl he is too shy towoo. Quick-witted, elegant, funny and unsettling.

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Luke Wright’s mighty Stand-UpPoetry Club returns with twobrilliant poets – Molly Naylor andJohn Osborne. Their sitcom will bebroadcast on Sky later this year.Molly’s storytelling shows mixingmusic, verse and warm, anecdotalprose have received stellarreviews. John Osborne, writer ofthe smash hit show John Peel’sShed, will wow us again with hisnew poems about sad restaurantowners, mopey star gazing andKylie’s attempts at internet dating.Luke is the host with buttery toast.Don’t Miss.

‘Brave, tough, funny and beautifulwriting.’ The Guardian (on Molly)

‘Gentle, self-deprecating, funny’The Guardian (on John)

Friday 29 August 8pmTickets £8 / Students £6

Luke Wright’sStand-upPoetry Club

WordThe Saturday Club

Sat 23 August 2pm Tickets £5 / Children £3 (Ages 4+)

Garlic Theatre presents

Sorcerer’s ApprenticeTake one castle, one broom and a book of sorcery, add a boywith the tingle of magic in his fingertips, stir in a spell thatspirals out of control and you havethe classic tale of The Sorcerer’sApprentice!

The award-winning Garlic Theatreare back with a bewitching tale fullof mystery and enchantment whichblends physical theatre, humourand technical wizardry. Puppets,mime and a dash of real magic willleave adults and children enthralled.Running Time 45 minutes.

www.garlictheatre.org.uk

Film


Tracks (12A)Directed by John Curran, 2013, Australia, 120 minWith Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver

In 1977 Robyn Davidson set off on the 1,700 miles from AliceSprings to the west coast, with four camels and a dog. Hermemoir of the trek has been turned into an engrossing,intimate exploration of thestunningly scenic outback,starring Mia Wasikowska.The animals become familyand the expedition’s on-offphotographer (Adam Driver)provides the love interest.An unsentimentalcelebration of lonely resolveand downright heroism.

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“rocky, funky reggae andAfrican all at the same time.”

Aug-Sept

Workshop & Music

Saturday 30 August 8pmTickets £12 / Concessions £11 /Gig & Workshop £17

Dance workshop 4-5.30pm Tickets £8

The Anna MudekaBandA five-piece band playing a fusion of styles, TheAnna Mudeka Band is rocky, funky reggae andAfrican all at the same time. Their sound issimply known as ‘sunshine music’ by theirfollowers.Lead by the extraordinaryAnna Mudeka –Zimbabwean-born singer,dancer and Mbira player –their refreshing and originalsound and driving drumbeat, makes this band oneof the best on the worldmusic scene.

Anna has more than 20 years experienceteaching people of all ages and abilities. Herworkshops are engaging and educational butmost of all, great fun.

Art

An exhibition in the Corn Hall Gallery3-27 September Box Office Hours Free

Evening viewingWednesday 3 September 6.30-7.45pm

Gary BreezeFrom a small workshop in the centre of Diss,Gary Breeze has established an internationalreputation as a lettering sculptor, exhibitingwidely and winning numerous public and privatecommissions over 20 years. Major commissionshave included the Princess of Wales memorial atAlthorp, a fountain in cast lead for the cloister atChrist Church, Oxford. Other work can be foundat the Imperial War Museum, WestminsterAbbey, Chatsworth House and the V&A. Gary’swork also features on a series of postage stampscommemorating the First World War, issued thisyear.

‘…Breeze works as anethnographer as muchas a carver… His work isimmersed in theparticularities of wordsand voice and culture.He restores language tous through his lettering.’Edmund de Waal

Meet the artist. Join us afterward for ourscreening of 20 Feet from Stardom (see p15).

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One of our best ever Corn Hallnights. If you didn’t see the BCOlast year, don’t miss them this time.Comprising four fabulous playersof violins, guitar, accordion, doublebass, saz and balalaika, the BCOplay powerful and driving folk-based music inspired by the musicof European gypsies. Fromimpassioned Hungarian Czardasand tender Russian folk melodiesto rollicking Moldavian dances andbittersweet Jewish laments.‘…the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finestpurveyors of Eastern Europeangypsy music... will leave you with agrin on your face and rhythm inyour feet…’ Times

‘Joining the Ukelele Orchestra ofGreat Britain stands the BudapestCafe Orchestra, hugely entertaining,immense skill and profoundmusicianship.’ Reading Chronicle

www.budapestcafeorchestra.co.uk

Saturday 6 September 8pmTickets £12 / Concessions £10

The BudapestCafé Orchestra– in concert

MusicFilm

Wed 3 September 8pm Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

20 Feet from Stardom (12A)Directed by Morgan Neville, 2013, USA, 91 minsWith Darlene Love, Gloria Jones, Lou Adler, Claudia Lennear

The Oscar-winning documentary about the unsung heroes ofpopular music – the singers who are (usually) content just tosupport. This affectionate film glows with life, music andenergy as backing singers – and stars like Stevie Wonder andBruce Springsteen – talk about their work. It’s a great story,with plenty of archive footage,which also asks questionsabout fame and gender. Fiftyyears of music – from RayCharles to Bruce Springsteenand plenty in between.

Screen Arts

Thursday 4 September 7pm Tickets £12 / Under 18s £10

Medea – LiveBy Euripides

Helen McCrory (The Last of the Haussmans) returns to theNational Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerfultragedy, in a new version by BenPower, directed by Carrie Cracknell.Medea is a wife and a mother. For thesake of her husband, Jason, she’s lefther home and borne two sons in exile.But when he abandons his family for anew life, Medea faces banishment andseparation from her children. Cornered,she begs for one day’s grace.It’s time enough. She exacts anappalling revenge and destroyseverything she holds dear.

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By Brian Mitchell and Joseph Nixon

Every Saturday, from 1976 to 1988,millions of Britons, were in the gripof an extraordinary sportsphenomenon: watching two fatmen (a.k.a. Shirley Crabtree andMartin Ruane) pretend to fighteach other. This is their story.

Ambitious, touching and hilariousBig Daddy Vs Giant Haystacks isthe bout of the century and acomedy drama not to be missed.

‘Big Daddy Vs Giant Haystacks isa knockout!’ HHHH Metro

‘Hilarious… Side-splitting…Champion comedy’.HHHH Three Weeks

Sat 13 September 7.30pmTickets £11 / Concs £9

Komedia Entertainment and TheFoundry Group present

Big Daddy VsGiant Haystacks

TheatreFilm

Wed 10 September 8pm Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

Calvary (15)

Directed by John Michael McDonagh, 2014, Ireland/UK,101 minsWith Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Dylan Moran

The writer/director and star of The Guard are reunited in amoving black comedy. This time Gleeson is a priestthreatened in the confession box with savage revenge for thesins of the church. He is agood man already besetwith scorn from publandlord, doctor and banker,and with a troubleddaughter. How should hetackle the threat to his life?This is a sincere drama notafraid to tackle big issues.

Heritage

Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September 10am-4pm Free

Heritage Open DaysDiss Corn Hall is a Grade II listed classical hall built in 1854,and believed to be the last corn exchange in England to beused for its original purpose. As well as guided tours of thebuilding, there will be displays of early photographs of theCorn Hall and the Heritage Triangle, screenings of John

Betjeman’s film about Diss and theexciting plans for the future.

Designermakers21 across the road (anearly 19th century shop and townhouse with a late nineteeth centurywooden shop front), will also be openand Diss Museum will have extendedopening hours.

www.heritageopendays.org.uk

September

“Ambitious, touchingand hilarious”

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Directed by Steven Knight, 2013,

UK, 85 mins

With Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman,

Ruth Wilson

The critical acclaim awarded thisfilm might seem surprising. Thereis just one location and onecharacter on screen – IvanLocke, a construction foremandriving to London. The rest arevoices on his mobile phone. Theway he deals with the personaland professional problems thatdevelop reveal a man whoseneed to control is threatened.Why is this so compelling? TomHardy’s superbly understatedperformance certainly, but alsoSteven Knight’s masterful scriptand tight direction.

Wed 17 September 8pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

Locke (15)

Film Theatre

Friday 19 September 7.30pm Tickets £12 / Under 18s £9

Richard Jordan Productions

Dylan Thomas – Return JourneyOriginal Direction by Sir Anthony Hopkins

2014 is the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas, one of ourgreatest – and most fascinating – poets and writers. This criticallyacclaimed production (it was Critics Choice in The Times, TimeOut and The Guardian), combines theatreand poetry in a thrilling eveningcelebrating Thomas’ life and work. Bob Kingdom’s electrifying performanceas the Welsh genius who lived hard anddied young has received ecstatic praiseworldwide.‘Thomas’ intense love affair with languagetransmitted with hypnotic beauty’New York Times

‘Bob Kingdom is magnificent’ Variety

The Saturday Club

Sat 20 September 2pm Tickets £6 / Children £4 (Ages 3+)

The PoetryJoe ShowJoin PoetryJoe, star of CBeebies’ Rhyme Rocket, performer,writer and – of course – poet, in his light-up, pop-up world offabulous foods, beastly bugs and peculiar pets!In this fun-packed, interactive family show incorporatingelements of magic lantern, shadow puppetry and live poetry,PoetryJoe introduces anaughty but nice hamster,a cheating cheetah, and awhole family made out ofpaper and light.Take part in the fun andlearn how to make your veryown poems that glow!www.thepoetryjoeshow.com

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“…the audiencedidn’t want theshow to end.”

September

Created & Written by Mark Finbow

and Simon-Anthony Rhoden

Part Frankenstein,part Bladerunner, part SlimmingWorld – Beauty’s Legacy is a sci-ficomedy/drama about reveredgeneticist Victor, who discoversthe potential to eradicate alldisease, ugliness andunhappiness. But when thescience council threaten to closehim down, his maladjusted labassistant becomes his guinea pig.

Victor creates the most beautiful,stylish and vain monster the worldhas ever seen, setting off awhirlwind of events that threaten totear apart his career, his marriageand all known society.

thekeepersdaughter.org.uk

Thurs 25 September 7.30pmTickets £8 / Concessions £5

The Keeper’s Daughter present

Beauty’sLegacy

TheatreMusic

Saturday 20 September 7.30pm Tickets £16.50

The Dolly Parton StoryA fantastic two hour journey through the sensational career ofone of country music’s most successful and much-lovedartists featuring early classics such as Coat of Many Coloursand Joshua, through to the later smash hits such as Jolene,Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5.

Andrea Pattison’s vocal style bears an uncanny resemblanceto Dolly and combined with a four piece band plus an array ofamazing, rhinestone-encrusted replica costumes, this show isa real treat, not just for fans, but for anyone who enjoys greatentertainment.

‘…the audience didn’t want theshow to end. We had threeencores before Andrea left totremendous applause’ CrossCountry Magazine

www.dollypartonstory.com

Music & Storytelling

Wed 24 September 8pm Tickets £15 / Concessions £13

Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle– Made in the Great WarBellowhead fiddle player, Sam Sweeney collaborates with theaward-winning storyteller Hugh Lupton, fellow Bellowhead bandmate Paul Sartin and the acclaimedconcertina player, Rob Harbron to create amulti-media performance which will markthe 100th anniversary of the start of WorldWar I and tell the incredible personal storyof his fiddle made by non-returning WorldWar I soldier, Richard Howard. Supported by funding from Arts CouncilEngland and the English Folk Dance &Song Society.www.samsweeneymusic.com

www.madeinthegreatwar.com

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Sol BernsteinSol escaped the Nazis in Germanyand went on to become an all-roundentertainer, performing all over theworld at venues including TheLondon Palladium, Carnegie Hall,Caesars Palace and ScunthorpeBaths. He’s a comedian, a magicianand a Jazz musician (Sol was rated“Best Triangle” player in the USA inthe 50s by Louis Armstrong andDuke Ellington).

‘An instantly winning creation’Evening Standard

Matt PriceMatt is a craftsman of hilariousstories and a master of audiencebanter. Once he’s on stage, youknow you’re in safe hands.

‘Price is a terrific comedian andwonderful storyteller’ Kate Copstick,The Scotsman

Jonny Freeman (Compère) A regular MC at central Londoncomedy clubs The Funny Side,Jonny is perhaps most recognisablecurrently for his role of FrankLondon in the CBBC series M.I.High.

‘…a true comedy performance’Whatsonstage.com

Hot chilli & rice and bar from 6.30pm.

Line up is subject to change.

Sol Bernstein

Matt Price

Jonny Freeman

Corn Hall Comedy Club

Comedy

Friday 26 September 8pmTickets Advance £9 / Door £10 Min age 18

This anniversary concert celebratesSNYSB’s 40 years in Diss and will bepart of a series of events in Diss tomark this milestone. As a thank youto their supporters, and so that asmany people as possible can comealong to celebrate with them, ticketsfor this show are at a special price.

The programme will contain a variedmix from popular musicals performedby SNYSB with guest Vocalist JayneMay-Sysum. Musical Director MikeBooty will conduct.

Refreshments will be served in theinterval.

Saturday 27 September 7.30pmTickets £2.50

SNYSB– Songs from the Shows

Music

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Thursday2 October7.30pmTickets £11/ Concs £9

Call Mr Robeson: A Life with Songs –A rollercoaster journey through African-American actorand singer Paul Robeson’s life, highlighting how hisactivism led to his downfall. Features Ol’ Man River andother famous songs as well as fiery oratory. One of the20th Century’s most impressive but overlooked figuresis revived in this powerful, compelling tour-de-forceperformance.

Friday3 October8pmTickets £12

Spiro – redefine English folk music. ‘Cinematic, breath-taking and beautiful…traditionally English and yetwholly of the now. Folk has never seemed so relevant.’HHHHH Songlines‘One of the most imaginative acoustic groups around…incredible’ Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2www.realworldrecords.com

Sunday5 October7.30pmTickets £14

Jazz at the Movies – Fronted by acclaimed singerJoanna Eden – ‘the UK’s answer to Norah Jones andDiana Krall’ Time Out – and featuring the outstandingChris Ingham Quartet, this show features songs andsoundtrack themes from classic films. An enchantingevening, rich with anecdote, sophistication and swing.

Fri 10 Oct5-11pm&Sat 11 OctNoon-11pm

Corn Hall Beer Festival – in association with GrainBrewery – established now as the Beer Festival forthose who love great beers, delicious food and top livemusic. It’s just a cracking good time – don’t miss it!

Thursday23 October8pmTickets £15

Marcus Brigstocke: Je M’accuse –I Am Marcus Podium dancer, oil rig worker, ex-Goth,muppet fan, award winning comedian and chiefbeverages operator at the Little Chef – screw politics!Let’s talk about me. ‘Rare is the stand-up show thatmakes you laugh, think and then fight back the tears.This is it’ The Daily Telegraph

Saturday25 October8pmTickets £12/ Concs £10

Spikedrivers – Described as ‘haunting’, ‘gutsy’, ‘tribal’and even psychedelic, Spikedrivers have been comparedto Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and even Pink Floyd.Inspired by blues legends, they add their own blend ofnorth African and Native American rhythms, gospelharmonies, 60s blues and rock guitar. ‘If you have notseen them, you simply must.’ Blues in Britain

COMING TO

These forthcoming events are on sale now.Go to www.disscornhall.co.uk for more information and thelatest updates.

CLASSES &COMMUNITYPilates ClassesMondays except Bank Holidays9.30-10.30am and 10.30-11.30amWednesdays 12 noon-1pm- Waveney Room,Diss Corn HallA fantastic form of exercise toimprove your health, posture,concentration andcoordination. Getting togethereach week to exercise with aPilates group feels good!For more information contact

Amanda on 07557 025513 or

go to:

http://amandapilates.com

Baby Café1pm-2.30pm– Waveney Room,Diss Corn HallEvery Monday except BankHolidaysBaby café has a friendly,relaxed atmosphere withadvice and support always onhand for those who arebreastfeeding.Contact the Children’s Centre

on 01379 651786.

Blood DonorSessionsTuesdays 1 & 22 July, 5 Augand 16 Sept1-3.30pm and 5-7pm New donors: Please register in

advance at www.blood.co.uk

Saturday1 November8pmTickets £15/ Concs£13.50

Desperado – Heart of the Eagles - payhomage to Hotel California, arguably one ofthe most iconic albums ever, by faithfullyrecreating the entire album plus many moreof your favourite Eagles songs.www.desperadolive.co.uk

Friday7 November7.30pmTickets £15/ Buy 8 get1 FREE

Supersonic 70s Show: A Celebration of theGolden Age of Pop – jam-packed withclassic 70s hits and complete with genuine70s costumes, Supersonic 70s will take youfrom Queen and ELO to the pop of TheOsmonds, David Essex and David Cassidy andfrom the Glam Rock of Sweet, Mud and T Rex,to the classic sounds of The Carpenters,Saturday Night Fever and Grease. It’s thehottest ticket in town!

Saturday8 Nov8pmTickets £10/ Concs £9

The Churchfitters – is a folk band like noother. A double bass made out of a saucepan,heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by amusical saw and foot-stompingly fast fiddlemixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. Andtraditional tunes reinvigorated withmesmerising jazz sax. Always a sell out!

Saturday29 Nov8pmTickets £17/ Under 18s£10

Louis de Bernières’ Mr. Handel – Renownedauthor and Handel-lover, Louis de Bernièresjoins leading early music ensemble, TheBrook Street Band, to weave a magical talewhich brings Handel to life in a story ofmusic, passion, rivalry, friendship, struggle,and above all, success.

19 Dec7.30pm20 & 21December11am &4pmTickets £9/ Under 16s£7 /Family £30(Ages 7+)

The Perils of Pinocchio – presented by DissCorn Hall & The Keeper’s Daughter, thethrilling story of the little puppet who dreamsof being a real boy is brought vividly to life ashe encounters a fairy with blue hair, a deviousfox and cat and discovers the secret of“Funtown”. Each adventure forms a parableof the often difficult process of growing up.With music, songs and lots of laughs, it’sperfect Christmas entertainment for the wholefamily!

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COMING TO

These forthcoming events are on sale now.Go to www.disscornhall.co.uk for more informationand the latest updates.

For more details go to theHiring page on our website

www.disscornhall.co.uk, cometo the box office in the Old

Stables or phone Angela Sykeson 01379 652239.

Viewings may be made byappointment.

HIRE

This impressive historicbuilding in the heart of Diss

offers flexibleaccommodation which canmeet a variety of needs atvery reasonable cost. Thisincludes the Assembly Hall(seating capacity 300) fordinners, dances, wedding

receptions, corporatehospitality, productions, fairs,sales and exhibitions, indoor

sport and educationalgatherings. The Waveney

Room and Council Chamberprovide excellent locationsfor classes and workshops,

rehearsals and seminars.

With a range of room sizes,versatile seating and layout

possibilities, a fully-equippedbar, kitchen and large dance

floor, Diss Corn Hall is theobvious first choice when

organising your event.

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Please complete this form and send it, along with your cheque made out to“The Diss Corn Hall Trust”.

To: Diss Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB

I would like to become a Friend – enclosing £25

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Become a Friend of Diss Corn HallIf you believe that the Corn Hall should be an important feature in the life of Diss– please support us by becoming a Friend – and there are of course benefits!

Become a Friend for £25 a year (under 25s £15) – get £1.50 off tickets at most performances and £1 off films

Become a Good Friend for £100 or a Very Good Friend for £250– Good Friends get 6 free tickets, and Very Good Friends 15 free tickets each year

GIFTVOUCHERSDiss Corn HallGift Vouchers make greatpresents. And, you’ll be helpingto support the Corn Hall at thesame time!

Vouchers are redeemable for 12 monthsfrom the date of purchase and may bemade up to whatever value you wish,starting from just £5.

We can also provide gift Friend member -ships, see below for more information aboutcosts and benefits.

To purchase a Gift Voucher or gift Friend

membership, visit the Box Office in the

Old Stables Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat

10am-2pm or ring on 01379 652241.

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01379 652241 WWW.DISSCORNHALL.CO.UK

Christmas Show 2014

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long nose!

Christmas Show 2014

Songs

Laughs

Grain Brewery, Alburgh, IP20 0BS www.grainbrewery.co.uk 01986 788884

TicketsIn person: During box office opening hours.By phone: Card payment is accepted (credit cards incur a 50p processing fee). Outside box office openinghours you may leave a message and your call will be returned. Tickets will be held for collection on the dooror can be posted to you for an additional 50p if requested.By post: Send full details of the tickets you require along with a SAE and a cheque for the full amount.Cheques should be made payable to the Diss Corn Hall Trust.Online: Tickets for most events may be booked online at www.disscornhall.co.uk.Email: You may email requests for tickets to [email protected].

AccessibilityThere are three disabled parking bays

on the street in front of the Corn Hall. The hall,bar and accessibility toilet are fully accessibleto wheelchair users via the side entrance.Please inform the box office when booking.

The main hall is fitted with aninduction loop which covers all seats.

Hearing aids should be switched to thet-position. Please note: soundenhancement is only available for filmsand amplified performances.

Bar and door opening timesThe bar opens at 6.30pm on event nights.The auditorium will usually open 30 minutesbefore the start of the performance.

Getting involvedIf you are interested in volunteering as a steward, in the box office, or in any other way,email [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

ThanksOur heartfelt thanks go to: Diss Town Council, South Norfolk Council, Norfolk County Council and ourdedicated team of volunteers.Special thanks to our Good FriendsTerence Blacker, David Case, Lynn Clark, Peter Dudley, Don Dunkin, Brian & Gunilla Falk,Charles & Liz Handy, Stephanie Harrison, Jo & Gary Hincks, Judith Howard-Rees, Alun Howkins,Paul Howling, Rosemary Jones, Martha Kearney, Jay Leader, Mrs A Leitch, Dr A Linder, Glynne Lloyd-Davis,Richard Mabey, T. Manning, Linda Merricks, Elizabeth Mooney, Sheila Moss-King, Laura Purling,Sue Shrager, John Taylor, Richard Vivian and Corporate Friends: Conisbee structural and civil engineers,Dayburst Couriers, Grain Brewery, Il Divo, Mere Players, John Taylor Builders and Wilderness Stores.

PatronThe Duke of Norfolk.

BOX OFFICE 01379 652241Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pmThe Old Stables, beside the Corn Hall, St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LBwww.disscornhall.co.uk email: [email protected]

diss.cornhall @disscornhall

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