Corn Hall Events January-March 2013

www.disscornhall.co.ukJAN-MAR 2013

If you want to shake off the winter blues, this January to March Corn Hall programme will bring asparkle to the dark months.A musical highlight of our year will be one of the first gigs by the new all-girl folk supergroup Carthy,Hardy, Farrell & Young. In January, the irrepressible and popular Churchfitters return with their high-energy fusion of jazz and folk, and there’s a light-hearted musical celebration of St Valentine’s Day withTerence Blacker and Derek Hewitson. Over Easter, The Merry Opera Company will perform theircritically acclaimed and unforgettable production of Handel’s Messiah, a joint event with St Mary’schurch. Two of the country’s best tribute bands Classic Clapton and Simply Take That round off aspectacular music season.The Antiques Roadshow’s popular expert, Eric Knowles will be with us to talk about his career andeven value your own treasured possession. The work of another famous name, Quentin Blake, the firstChildren’s Laureate and artist for Roald Dahl, will grace the Corn Hall Gallery in January.February 2013 would have seen the 70th birthday of the late Roger Deakin, the Mellis resident whosewritings and broadcasts have put him among Britain’s best-loved chroniclers of the natural world. Wemark the occasion with a celebration of his work. Roger’s beloved Waveney River is the subject ofPeter Knight’s exhibition of paintings, Campfires and Kingfishers.We’ve great family entertainment too. From Mere Players panto Cindy-Ella and SNYSB’s New Yearconcert with RAF Honington Voluntary Band, to The Keeper’s Daughter Springtime Showcase andour increasingly popular children’s Saturday Club events.Great films on Wednesday night and our Corn Hall Comedy Club nights put the finishing touches toanother great season.

STOP PRESSGreat news! The Corn Hall and the town have been successful in getting through the first stage of aHeritage Lottery Fund bid for a major regeneration project for the Hall and the Heritage Triangle.Check our website www.disscornhall.co.uk for developments and to find out how you can get involved.It’s going to be an exciting year!

Angela Sykes, Diss Corn Hall Manager

BOX OFFICE 01379 652241Mon-Fri 11am-4pm Sat 11am-2pmwww.disscornhall.co.uk

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DATE EVENT TIME PAGE4 Jan-2 Feb Art The World of Quentin Blake Box office hours 4Sat 5 Jan Film Brave (PG) 5pm 4Wed 16-Sat 19 Jan Panto Cindy-Ella – Mere Players 7.30pm,

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Sun 20 Jan Music SNYSB with RAF Honington Voluntary Band 7.30pm 5Wed 23 Jan Film 2 Days in Paris (15) 8pm 5Fri 25 Jan Comedy Corn Hall Comedy Club 8.15pm 6Sat 26 Jan Family Saturday Club – Sally and the Sunflower 2pm 6Sat 26 Jan Music The Churchfitters 8pm 7Wed 30 Jan Film The Imposter (15) 8pm 74 Feb-2 March Art Peter Knights – Campfires and Kingfishers Box office hours 8Wed 6 Feb Film A Royal Affair (15) – subtitled 8pm 8Fri 8 Feb Music Carthy, Hardy, Farrell & Young 8pm 9Sat 9 Feb Word Roger Deakin – in his own words 7.30pm 9Wed 13 Feb Film Berberian Sound Studio (15) 8pm 10Thurs 14 Feb Music Funny Valentine – Terence Blacker & Derek Hewitson 7.30pm 10Sat 16 Feb Family Saturday Club – Suitcase Circus 2pm 11Wed 20 Feb Film Private Peaceful (12A) 8pm 11Fri 22 Feb Family How High? – Theatre Jemilda 11am & 2pm 12Fri 22 Feb Word Luke Wright’s Stand-up Poetry Club 8pm 12Sat 23 Feb Music Simply Take That – Diss & District Rotary Club 7.30pm 13Wed 27 Feb Film Anna Karenina (12A) 8pm 13Fri 1 March Theatre The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

– Townsend Productions7.30pm 14

5-30 March Art Clare Johnson & Orson Kartt– Reinterpretations of the familiar

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Wed 6 March Film Tabu (15) – subtitled 8pm 15Fri 8 March Music Classic Clapton 7.30pm 15Wed 13 March Film In Love with Alma Cogan (PG) 8pm 15Sat 16 March Family Saturday Club – Bright Sparks 2pm 16Sat 16 March Theatre Springtime Showcase – The Keeper’s Daughter 7pm 16Wed 20 March Film Looper (15) 8pm 16Thurs 21 March Fashion Charity Spring Fashion Show – WI & M&Co 7pm 17Fri 22 March Comedy Corn Hall Comedy Club 8.15pm 17Sat 23 March Word Eric Knowles – Antique Antics Valuations 6.30pm,

Show 7.30pm18

Wed 27 March Film Oil City Confidential (15) 8pm 18Sat 30 March Music Handel’s Messiah – The Merry Opera Company 7.30pm 19

“one of the world’sfavourite illustrators”

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Quentin Blake is one of the world’sfavourite illustrators of children’sbooks, known especially for hisassociation with Roald Dahl; hismischievous characters haveamused and charmed threegenerations. We are delighted tobe holding an exhibition of Blake’sfirst original etchings andlithographs, made to celebrate his80th birthday. This show is ‘off thepage’ as none of the work comesfrom his book illustrations, but isentirely derived from the artist’simagination and experience.Based around three themes – Girl and Bird, Girl and Dog andInsects – this will be the first exhibition of the work following itslaunch by London’s prestigious Marlborough Fine Art inDecember.

Art

An exhibition in the Diss Corn Hall Gallery4 January-2 February Box office hours Free

Lunchtime viewing Sunday 6 January 11am-3pm

The World of Quentin Blake

Film

Saturday 5 January 5pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

Brave (PG)

Directed by Mark Andrews andBrenda Chapman, 2012USA, 100 minutesVoiced by Kelly Macdonald,Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson

Chosen to close this year’sEdinburgh Film Festival, Braveis set in a mythic Scotland, witha teenage princess (KellyMacdonald), who is all tousledred curls and attitude. Naturallyshe falls out with the King andQueen (Connolly andThompson) over a choice ofhusband and sets off on heradventures. Humorous,entertaining with the occasionalscare, it’s a great way forparents and children to start theNew Year.

Join us for a perfect lunchtime treat.

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Pantomime

Wed 16 - Sat 19 Jan 7.30pmMatinee Sat 19 Jan 2.30pmTickets £9 tiered / £8 level

Mere Players present

Cindy-EllaCindy-Ella is the traditionalCinderella story but set in 1960sAmerica. All the essential pantoingredients are there: the cruelcross-dressing ugly sisters; theGood Fairy; the Demon King; themagic mice; audienceparticipation and a shed load ofbad jokes, but all dressed up injeans and circle skirts andpretending to be Grease.

With a brilliant score packed withpastiche 60s numbers, this is apanto that’s almost a musical.High energy, high camp andoodles of fun!

www.mereplayers.com

Film

Wednesday 23 January 8pm Tickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

2 Days in Paris (15)Written and directed by Julie Delpy, 2007, USA, 96 minutesWith Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg, Daniel Bruhl

The first and most entertaining of the 2 Days films sees Delpyand Goldberg returning from an unsatisfactory romantic breakin Venice to spend a few days withher parents before returning to theirsuccessful lives in New York. Butthe parents are a nightmare, oldsecrets emerge and Gallic andAmerican perceptions clash.Likeable, offbeat and stylish, with awicked sense of humour and a realunderstanding of relationships.

The SNYSB January concert is always ahighlight in the calendar. This year they areteaming up with new partners, the RAFHonington Voluntary Band to play a varietyof music including arrangements from wellknown film scores, songs from the showsand a selection of classical pieces.

The RAF Honington band, under the direction of the Director ofMusic Tom Milford, regularly performs at concerts, parades andother ceremonial occasions and our own SNYSB has performedto rapturous applause in Europe and as far afield as Singapore,Borneo and Thailand.

Refreshments will be served during the interval.

www.snysb.org.uk

Music

Sunday 20 January 7.30pm Tickets £9 tiered / £7 level

SNYSB in Concert withRoyal Air Force HoningtonVoluntary Band

“another line-up ofhot new comic talent”

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A delightful storyof a very smallgirl, a very tallsunflower and amagicaladventure. Sallyand the Sunfloweris an enchantingand inventive re-telling of Jack andthe Beanstalk withpuppetry,colourfulprojections andstorytelling.

Ripstop Theatrespecialise inshadow theatre,creating andperforminginnovative andengaging showsfor young people.

‘Shadow puppetry with exquisitesimplicity’ Time Out

Running time 45 mins.

www.ripstoptheatre.com

The Saturday Club

Saturday 26 January 2pmTickets £5 / Children £3 (3-7 yrs)

Ripstop Theatre presents

Sally and theSunflower

Comics who’ve performed at our comedy nights are regularlypopping up on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow andEdinburgh Comedy Festival Live. This month we have anotherline-up of hot new comic talent.

Tom DeaconTom is one of the hottest young stand-upson the circuit today, having alreadyperformed on The Rob Brydon Show andDave’s One Night Stand. From the new yearTom will host a weekly comedy show onBBC Radio 1.

‘with looks, confidence, charm and greatmaterial, expect other comics to lynch him’The Sunday Times

Paul SweeneyA fast-rising young performer, Paul blurs theline between stand-up and rock star with hissharp, self-deprecating and original comicsongs. His wildly imaginative style ofmusical comedy, is in turn both entertaining,beguiling and infinitely charming.

‘Intriguing and memorable’ Chortle

Jonny Freeman (compère) With a real stage presence, quick wit andaffability, we are in safe hands with tonight’sexperienced MC.

‘Highly impressive…’ London Is Funny.com

Food and full bar from 7.15pm.

Line up is subject to change.

Comedy

Corn Hall Comedy Club

Friday 25 January 8.15pmTickets Advance £9 / Door £10 Min age 18

Tom Deacon

Paul Sweeney

Jonny Freeman

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Film

Wednesday 30 January 8pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

The Imposter (15)

Directed by Bart Layton, 2012UK, 99 minsWith Adam O’Brian, Alan Teichman,Anne Ruben

Frederic Bourdin, a real-life serialimposter, convinced a Texas familythat he was their long-lost son –despite being seven years older andforeign-looking. Or did he? A mixtureof documentary (including interviewswith the family and Bourdin) and re-creation using actors. Pure suspensefrom the start, with a sensational twistto finish. ‘Enjoy one of the year’s mostprovocative movies.’ Observer

The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A doublebass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenching vocalsaccompanied by a musical saw. Foot-stompingly fast fiddlemixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. And traditionaltunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax.

The four virtuoso musicians from England, Ireland andFrance strut their stuff on a stage that bristles withinstruments – adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle,guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass and a sackful ofpercussion to their ensemble. Throw in some exquisiteharmonies, original songs and a few jokes that createinstant rapport and you’ve got a high-energy show thatalways leaves audiences cheering.

Mike Harding, a self-confessed ‘huge, huge fan’ calls them‘totally brilliant and beautiful’.

Running time 90 mins plus interval.

www.churchfitters.com

Music

Saturday 26 January 8pmTickets £10 / Concessions £9

The Churchfitters

“sensational perioddrama about illicitroyal romance”

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Film

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

A Royal Affair(15) – subtitled

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, 2012Denmark/Sweden, 137 minutes With Mads Mikkelson,Alicia Vikander,Mikkel Boe Folsgaard

A sensational period dramaabout illicit royal romance. It isthe early 1770s and a shrewdGerman doctor with a sidelinein seditious tracts issummoned to care forDenmark’s unhinged KingChristian. He finds a kindredspirit in the young queen andtogether they persuadeChristian to embark on a boldreform agenda. But theirmutual admiration turns tosomething racier, and thecourtiers start sharpening theirknives.

During May 2012 local artist Peter Knights, accompanied by hisbrother Paul, canoed the River Waveney from its source to the sea.

This unique exhibition depicts theirjourney exploring the extraordinarywetland wilderness and hiddenbackwaters of the Waveney in paintings,notes, sketches and photographs fromthe perspective of an artist on the river.

From wild solitude and big skies, tootters, buzzards, large dogs and giantstrawberries – all are captured in Peter’sevocative oil paintings.

Art

An exhibition in Diss Corn Hall Gallery4 Feb-2 March Box Office Hours Free

Afternoon demonstrationsOn Wednesday 13th, 20th and 27th from 1.30-4pm

Peter Knights – Campfires andKingfishers (An Artist’s Journey downthe River Waveney)

Peter will be working at his French box easel on a Waveneylandscape and will be happy to answer questions.

Evening viewings Wednesday 6 February 6-7.45pm andSaturday 9 February 6.30-7.15pm

Join us afterward on Saturday for our celebration of the life andwork of Roger Deakin (see p9).

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Four of the finest female fiddle players in British musicbring together passion, soul and enormous talent. Theirtight four-part harmonies and quartet fiddle playingrevive old favourites and initiate brand new songs.

Mercury Prize nominated superstar Eliza Carthy,undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engagingperformers of her generation, joins forces with BellaHardy, winner of the BBC Radio 2 Best Original Song2012. They are joined by Scotland’s rising folk pioneerKate Young and double folk-award nomineeLucy Farrell.

Four superb voices, four outstanding violinists –rhythms and harmonies in voice and bow – combine tomake this the perfect, all-female folk supergroup for ourtimes.

Music

Friday 8 February 8pmTickets £12 / Concessions £10

Carthy, Hardy,Farrell & Young

To mark what would have been his 70thbirthday, this event celebrates the verypersonal and distinctive work of the lateRoger Deakin as author, broadcaster andfilm-maker. With readings from his books,including the bestselling Waterlog,extracts from his famed Radio 4programmes and rarely-seen footagefrom documentaries made for Anglia TVin the 1990s, this will be an evocation ofthe countryside, East Anglia and hishome in Suffolk through the eyes, earsand words of one of the best-loved naturewriters and conservationists of moderntimes. Among the contributors will beRobert Macfarlane and Richard Mabey.

Running time 2 hrs including interval.

Word

Saturday 9 February 7.30pmTickets £10 / Concessions £9

Roger Deakin– in his own words

“evening of sparkylyrics and musicalsophistication”

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February

Film


Berberian SoundStudio (15)Directed by Peter Strickland, 2012UK, 92 minutesWith Toby Jones, Antonio Mancino,Susanna Capellaro

Toby Jones is the mousy English filmsound engineer working on a 1970sItalian pulp shocker. His unsettlingconfrontation with Italian cultureprovides the material for a uniquelyweird psychological thriller that is alsofunny and affectionate about moviestyles. Spot on sets, costumes, lighting,music and most importantly soundeffects complete the picture. ‘PeterStrickland has emerged as a key Britishfilm-maker.’ Guardian

What do Cole Porter, Sophie Tucker, Noel Coward, TomLehrer and Randy Newman think about love andromance? In this evening of sparky lyrics and musicalsophistication, Terence Blacker and Derek Hewitson,creators of the successful show Taboo-Be-Do! providesome surprising and often hilarious answers, raidingthe songbooks of the past and present for unforgettable,occasionally outrageous, songs of love true and false.

‘Relaxed, funny and enjoyably provocative.’ Neil Innes onTaboo-Be-Do!

Running time 1hr 45 mins including interval.

Music

Thursday 14 February 7.30pmTickets £8

Terence Blacker and Derek Hewitson present

Funny Valentine – A MusicalAntidote to St Valentine’s Day

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PrivatePeaceful (12A)Directed by Pat O’Connor, 2012UK, 100 minutesWith Richard Griffiths,Jack O’Connell,Frances de la Tour

Following Speilberg’s successfulversion of War Horse comes theadaptation of another MichaelMorgurgo novel. A classic rites ofpassage story of two brothers, itexplores the exuberance and painof their teenage love for the samegirl, the pressures of their feudalfamily life, the horrors and folly ofWW1 and the ultimate price ofcourage and cowardice. Brilliantportrayals of the hopes and fearsof youth from the young leads.

A delightfully heart-warming and interactive family-friendlyspectacular. Meet Wobulous Discombobulous, the anarchicsock as he presents a line up of extraordinarily talentedperforming objects, all with their own unique and captivatingstorylines.

Suitcase Circus features the most unlikely of performersincluding the world’s only acrobatic potato sack, a daredevil skiglove, an incredible dancing milkshake straw, the hypnotic tiesnake Windsor Knot, and the lovable yet bizarre magicalMexican hat Timrek.

‘Suitcase Circus are outstanding.’ Time Out London

‘A fantastic puppetry act who transform a potato sack into aflying ninja with wit and grace.’ The British Theatre Guide

Running time 60 minutes.

www.foldedfeather.com

The Saturday Club

Saturday 16 February 2pmTickets £6 / Children £4 (4+ yrs)

House presents Folded Feather with

Suitcase Circus

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“Expectthigh-slappingacerbic wordplay”

February

Expect thigh-slapping acerbic wordplay and bawdy barroom ballads as Wright introduces you to a cast of greedypoliticians and boozy ne’er-do-wells. Meet Jeremy, thepublic schoolboy who draws penises on everything;kung-fu fighting French copper Jean-Claude Gendarme;and witness the world’s first b-movie set in Brentwood.

‘The best young performance poet around.’ The Observer

‘The most relevant poet of his generation.’ Exeunt

‘Timely, patriotic, touching and consistently funny.’�� The Scotsman

‘An assured performer, Wright walks a dangerously thinline between politically weighty poetry and observationalstand-up but emerges completely unscathed.’ BroadwayBabyRunning time 1hr 45 mins including interval.

www.lukewright.co.uk

Word

Friday 22 February 8pmTickets £8 / Students £6

The Stand-up PoetryClub – Your New FavouritePoet featuring Luke Wright

A magical show which explores children’srelationship to the world using theconcept of height.

Hetty loves to measure things. Shemeasures in feet and hands, in sausagesand snails, in butterflies and Barbies. HerUncle Magnus travels the world in his hotair balloon, searching for the tallestthings he can find, sending her leavesfrom lofty treetops, snow from thehighest mountain and stories of giantsand trolls.

Join Hetty as she explores the world ofheight and meets an extraordinary newfriend. A captivating new show with livemusic.Running time 50 minutes.

Children

Friday 22 FebruaryTwo performances – 11am & 2pm Tickets £7 (Suitable for 3-8 yrs)

Theatre Jemilda in association withHalf Moon

How High?

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Film


Anna Karenina(12A)

Directed by Joe Wright, 2012UK, 130 minsWith Keira Knightley, Jude Law,Aaron Taylor-Johnson

From British director Joe Wright(Atonement. Pride and Prejudice)and featuring a great performanceby Keira Knightley, this lavish filmprovides a striking new take onTolstoy’s timeless classic. It is setentirely in a theatre. The story ofAnna’s doomed love for CountVronsky and her attempt to escapefrom her boring husband is visuallyinventive, beautifully acted with anadventurous script by TomStoppard.

Simply the ultimate Take That tribute band. All four lads inSimply Take That have performed since they were in theirteens and their outstanding vocals, tight dance routines andenergy provide a breathtaking show.

Featuring all your favourite Take That hits from the nineties, Itonly takes a Minute Girl, Pray, Million Love Songs right up totheir latest songs from the Circus Tour, Slice, Up all Night andPatience.

In Aid of Rotary ‘End Polio Now’ campaign and other Rotarycharities.

Running time 2hrs 45 mins including interval.

Music

Saturday 23 February 7.30pmTickets £15 / £13.50 / £12.50

Diss & District Rotary Club present

Simply Take That

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“Foreverrelevant andprovoking”

March

Theatre

Friday 1 March 7.30pmTickets £10 / Concessions £9

Townsend Productions present

The RaggedTrouseredPhilanthropistsBy Stephen LoweDirected by Louise Townsend

This hilarious, fast-paced adaptation ofStephen Lowe’s play, based on Tressell’sclassic book follows a group of decorators andtheir struggle for survival as they live onpoverty wages whilst generating huge profitsfor their masters. They are joined by Owen, anartist and visionary, who attempts to rouse hisfellow workers from their political complacency.Forever relevant and provoking, this gem ofperiod humorous theatre is first class irreverententertainment.

�� ‘Well worth catching.’ The Times(Libby Purves)

10/10 ‘Sensational’ Liverpool Echo

Running time 2hrs including interval.

www.townsendproductions.org.uk

At its best, art can make you feel you havediscovered something new, or rediscoveredsomething lost. The art of Clare Johnson andOrson Kartt, who work and live together, bringsthat rare sense of discovery and wonder.

Johnson’s vision of industrial buildings offers areminder of our historical heritage infused withmodern day meaning. Kartt uses art as a tool toconfront reality, sometimes embracing theridiculous in order to access the ordinary.

www.orsonkartt.com wwww.clarejohnson.co.uk

Art

An exhibition in Diss Corn Hall Gallery5-30 March Box office hours Free

Evening viewingWednesday 6 March 6-7.45pm

Clare Johnson andOrson Kartt– Reinterpretations of thefamiliar

Come and meet the artists in person. Join usafterward for our screening of festival-winner Tabu(see p.15).

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Film

Wednesday 13 March 8pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

In Love with Alma Cogan (PG)Directed by Tony Britten, 2012, UK, 99 minutesWith Roger Lloyd-Pack, Naimh Cusack, Gwyneth Strong

Filmed on and around Cromer pier, this gentle comedy dramarevolves around a seaside theatre on the slide. Its manager (Lloyd-Pack) clings to past glories, particularly the ghost of 60s singingstar Alma Cogan, who he oncemet. But he leaves it all behind tohelp long-suffering assistant(Cusack) to achieve her ambitionof becoming a singer, findingromance in the process. Norfolk-based director Tony Brittenexpects to join us to talk abouthis film (to be confirmed).

Film


Tabu (15) – subtitled

Directed by Miguel Gomes, 2012Portugal, 110 minutesWith Ana Moreira,Henrique Espirito Santo,Laura Soveral

A gently mysterious film set inmodern-day Lisbon and 70sMozambique. Now, Aurora (atremendous performance fromPaura Soveral) is a cantankerousgambling addict; then, she was acolonial adventuress. Themelodrama is offset by the elegantmonochrome imagery. A festivalprize-winner. ‘The absolutequintessence of movie romance.’Telegraph

The world’s No1 Eric Clapton tribute band. Featuring frontman MikeHall, who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like himtoo, Classic Clapton comprises four excellent musicians whostunningly recreate Slowhand’s electrifying stage performances.

From Cream to John Mayall’sBluesbreakers and Derek & The Dominosto the solo years and including all of hishits – Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff,Lay Down Sally, Crossroads, Tears inHeaven, Layla and even an Unpluggedsegment. A breathtaking two hour journeythrough the music of Eric Clapton.

www.classic-clapton.com

Music

Friday 8 March 7.30pmTickets £14 / Concessions £12

Classic Clapton

“comedy, movementand brilliant storytelling”

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March

Steve is a composer and performer whose appearances includetelevision, radio and concert venues throughout the country. Heplays mandolin, guitar, and a range of music-making toys. There willbe rhymes, action songs and audience participation. Heliballoonsand birds fly around and the baby elephantwalks and trumpets to an enchantingaccompaniment. People who came to themagical concert given by The Drones willremember him as the singer with that band.‘Inspirational’ Times Educational SupplementRunning time 50 mins.

www.dronesmusic.net

The Saturday Club

Saturday 16 March 2pm Tickets £5 / Children £3 (all ages)

Bright Sparks – a family concert

Film

Wed 20 March 8pmTickets £5 / Under 18s £2.50

Looper (15)

Directed by Rian Johnson USA, 119 minutesWith Joseph Gordon-Levitt,Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt

2074: when the mob wantsto get rid of someone, theywill send their target 30years into the past, where alooper – a hired gun –awaits. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a looper who learnsthat the mob wants to ‘closethe loop’, sending back hisfuture self (Willis) forassassination. As thought-provoking as it is thrilling,Looper delivers anuncommonly smart blend ofsci-fi and goodold-fashioned action.

TheatreSaturday 16 March 7pmTickets £10 / Students £5 (Suitable for 8+ yrs)

The Keeper’s Daughter present

Springtime ShowcaseThe Keeper’s Daughter present an evening of theatrical gems fromtheir professional company of actors and equally talented youngcompany, including brand new devised pieces as well as classicsfrom their previous shows. If you’re a fan of the company you willlove the imagination on show tonight. If you’ve never seen a TKD

show, come and experience theatre asyou’ve never seen it before!A family friendly evening filled with comedy,movement and brilliant storytelling.‘Theatre should always be this vital andthrilling’ Diss ExpressThis event is a fundraiser for Diss CornHall’s resident theatre company, TheKeeper’s Daughter. Running time 2hrs.

www.thekeepersdaughter.org.uk

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Fashion

Thursday 21 March 7pmTickets £5

Diss WI in conjunction withM&Co present

A CharitySpringFashionShow Enjoy a show of the latestSpring fashions with modelsaged from 6 to 80+ and allsizes.

Soft drinks and home-madebiscuits will be included in theprice. Craft stall and prizedraw with proceeds in aid oflocal charities.

Running time 2hrs 15mins includinginterval.

Julian Deane‘assured and brilliant… underplayed and honest,Deane is a class apart. Each seemingly everydaytale ends with a brilliant and believable punchline.A master of the pull back and reveal, Deaneconsistently rewards the audience with hilarioustwists and turns.’ Chortle Review (New Act of theYear 2011)

Charmian HughesComedian Charmian studied clowning underPhilippe Gaulier and Theatre de Complicite butunable to uphold the mime vow of silence, ranaway to play stand-up comedy clubs throughoutthe nation, entertaining everyone from membersof the House of Commons to ‘Lifers’ in prison(not to be confused).

‘Charming ribaldry’ The Guardian

Jim Smallman (compère)Jim started his comedy career in 2005,completely by accident and with no intention ofturning it into a full-time job. However, he loveddoing it from day one and now you can find himperforming all over the country pretty much everynight of the week. Away from stand up Jimpresents a weekly TV wrestling show called TheSlam, makes silly videos and writes a blog.

‘Smallman playfully ruminates on his very comic life experiences…an engaging and entertaining performance and a truly enjoyableevening’ Three Weeks, 2010

Food and full bar from 7.15pm.

Line up is subject to change.

Comedy

Corn Hall Comedy Club

Friday 22 March 8.15pmTickets Advance £9 / Door £10 Min age 18

Julian Deane

Charmian Hughes

Jim Smallman

“A rip-roaring account ofone of the best bandsBritain ever produced”

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March

Film


Oil CityConfidential (15)

Directed by Julien Temple, 2009UK, 106 minutesWith John Martin, Lee Brilleaux,Wilko Johnson

The final instalment of JulianTemple’s brilliant trilogy on theBritish music scene. As much aboutthe times (the 1970s) and the place(Canvey Island) as it is about theband (Dr Feelgood), this is a verycinematic, compelling documentary.‘A rip-roaring account of one of thebest bands Britain ever produced bya film-maker who looks increasinglylike our very finest rockumentarian.’Mark Kermode

BBC Antiques Roadshow’s, Eric Knowles will give afascinating and entertaining illustrated talk which takes thewraps off a business in which he has been immersed for over30 years. Eric has become the friendly face of an industryshrouded with no small element of mystery. Fortunately, he isone of those rare individuals who is able to share hisextensive knowledge in a warm, humorous and down-to-earth manner.

The first part of the evening is given over to what are quiteoften irreverent anecdotal reminiscences, ably supported byexcellent images. The second half is devoted to theaudience’s own treasures, 25 of which will have beenselected by Eric during an initial valuation session.

Members of the audience who would like to meet Eric beforethe show and have an item valued (1 per person) shouldarrive at the earlier time of 6.30pm. The show itself will startat 7.30pm.

Running time of show 2hrs plus interval.

Word

Saturday 23 March Valuations 6.30pm / Show 7.30pmTickets £12

Eric Knowles – Antique Antics

FILMS TO LOOK OUT FOR NEXT SEASON:Skyfall – 23rd Bond film, directed by Sam Mendes(American Beauty) which has smashed box office records.Great Expectations – starring Helena Bonham Carter asMiss Havisham Beasts of the Southern Wild – “Utterlyoriginal… a total triumph” The Telegraph

Friday 5 April7.30pm£10 /Under 16s £8

The Trench – The eagerly anticipatednew show from razor-sharp theatrecompany, Les Enfants Terribles. “A totaltheatre experience of engrossingintensity, The Trench employs acting,mime, music, puppetry, film...” Must SeeShow, The Stage

Saturday 6 April£7.30pm£15.50 /£12.50

Raymond Froggatt – The top UK countrymusic entertainer who has made over 40records and was voted the top malesinger by the British Country MusicAssociation for six years in a row, is backby public demand.

Saturday13 April£14 /Concessions £128pm

Spiers & Bowden – “They’ve recordedfive rapturously received albums,expanded the basic duo into an allconquering big-band Bellowhead, andgenerally given the British folk movementits biggest shot of energy and inspirationfor years.” mojo magazine

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COMING TO

Here are just some of the great events wealready have lined up throughout the year.Events with prices are on sale now.

After ecstatic reactions around the country totheir performances of the Messiah in 2012,we are delighted to bring the Merry OperaCompany’s unforgettable version of thisgreat work to Diss.

Staged in costume with twelve professionalopera singers, here are some audiencereactions and press quotes:

‘That was the Messiah I have waited all mylife to hear.’

‘Goose-bumpingly good.’

‘…the entire audience stood and cheered atthe end.’

‘Imaginative new staging… workedbeautifully… creatinga wall of sound withthe power to moveevery spectator.’British Theatre Guide

‘A powerful andaffirmingperformance… adelight.’ Opera Now

This joint event withSt Mary’s Diss will beheld in the church.

Music

Concert in St Mary’s Parish Church, DissSaturday 30 March 7.30pmTickets £12

Merry Opera Company presents

Handel’s Messiah

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

For more details go to theHiring page on our website

www.disscornhall.co.uk,come to the box office inthe Old Stables or phoneAngela Sykes on 01379

652239.

Viewings may be made byappointment.

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

Please complete this form and send it, along with yourcheque 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

become a Good/ Very Good Friend

– enclosing £ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GIFTVOUCHERSDiss Corn HallGift Vouchers make greatChristmas or birthdaypresents. And, you’ll behelping to support the CornHall at the same time!

HIRE

This impressive historicbuilding in the heart of

Diss offers flexibleaccommodation whichcan meet a variety of

needs at very reasonablecost. This includes theAssembly Hall (seating

capacity 300) for dinners,dances, wedding

receptions, corporatehospitality, productions,

fairs, sales andexhibitions, indoor sport

and educationalgatherings. The Waveney

Room and CouncilChamber provide

excellent locations forclasses and workshops,rehearsals and seminars.

With a range of roomsizes, versatile seating

and layout possibilities, afully-equipped bar,

kitchen and large dancefloor, Diss Corn Hall is theobvious first choice when

organising your event.

Vouchers are redeemablefor 12 months from the

date of purchase andmay be made up to

whatever value youwish, starting from just

£5.

We can also provide giftFriend member ships, seebelow for more informationabout costs and benefits.

To purchase a GiftVoucher or gift Friendmembership, visit theBox Office in the OldStables Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-2pm orring on 01379 652241.

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Wilderness StoresANTIQUES & DECORATIVE HOMEWARE

HARLESTON, NORFOLK

Bullock Fair Close, Harleston IP20 9ATTel 01379 853067

www.wildernessstores.com

Shabby-chic and…French rustic…

…furniture andmuch, much more

Tel: 01379 640555 [email protected]/east-anglia

Haines WattsChartered Accountants

Norwich ❖ IpswichDiss ❖ Thetford

Lowestoft ❖ Great Yarmouth

Haines Watts are delighted to support Diss Corn Hallby providing experienced, qualified and expert

business and financial help and advice.

CORN HALL

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Any main course and a glass

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Open Monday to Saturday from 11am

lunchtimes and 5.30pm evenings

Booking advisable

Credit and debit cards accepted

Eat early and still get to see the show

Lunches

From

£5

1-dayPaint Your OwnFurniture Workshops– visit website fordates

Family Friendly

Pizza & Pasta

Restaurant

01379 644447

3 Cobbs Yard

Diss IP22 4LB

Thursday18 April 8pm£24

Elkie Brooks – One of the mostsuccessful and popular singers the UKhas ever produced is back.

Thursday23 May7pm£8 / Children £4

The Girl with the Iron Claws – Followinga sell-out success at Edinburgh 2011 anda critically-acclaimed tour of the UK andIreland during 2012, comes this dark fairy-tale about a wayward girl who dares tofollow her longing. Stunning puppetry,enchanting music and deft humourcombine in this fierce coming-of-age story.

Thursday6 June£9 /Concessions £8

Callas – sensitive and candid portrayal ofthe legendary singer based exclusively oninterviews with ‘La Divina’ throughout herlife. “There are no false notes in AnnaKorwin’s superb performance....Unmissable” What’s On in London

Saturday8 June7.30pm£14 /Concessions £12

The Jerry Lee Lewis Story – starring thesensational Peter Gill, this exhilaratingshow tells the story of the first wild manof rock and without doubt rock ‘n’ roll’smost exciting performer.

Saturday29 June7.30pm£15 /Concessions £14

Bootleg Shadows – a unique tributeconcert that encompasses The Shadowsamazing career from 1960 up until theearly 80s and includes all their fantastichits. In aid of the East Anglian AirAmbulance.

Thursday19 September7.30pm£8

Landermason – exceptional musicianswho introduce a multitude of instrumentsinto a winning repertoire of hauntingballads, jaunty jazz and folk tunes, andthe bounciest of jigs.

Fri 1 November7.30pm£15 / Groupdiscount £13 forbookings of 4 ormore / Under16s with anadult £2.

Blowzabella – come and dance to thislegendary band who are touring tocelebrate their 35th anniversary.www.blowzabella.com

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CLASSES &COMMUNITY

COMING TO

Here are just some of the great events wealready have lined up throughout the year.Events with prices are on sale now.

Blood DonorSessions1.00-3.30pm and 5.00-7.00pm Tuesdays 29 January & 12 MarchNew donors please register inadvance at www.blood.co.uk.

MontereyLine Dance Club– Improvers ClassMonday evenings 7.15-9.00pmfrom 21 January)Line Dancing is an excellent way tokeep fit and classes place greatemphasis on socialising and havingfun. Led by qualified instructor MelissaHawkes.Further details phone 01379 651773.

WeeklyActing Classes– With The Keeper’s DaughterTheatre CompanyTuesday evenings term time(8 Jan-26 Mar)Ages 13-18 7.00-9.00pm12 week block: £125.00Devise a brand new show with one ofthe most imaginative professionaltheatre companies in the region! Learnindustry skills, perform in public andgrasp what it takes to be an actor.Further detailswww.thekeepersdaughter.org.ukOR phone Mark on 07876 184 187.

The Keeper’sDaughter is DissCorn Hall’s residenttheatre Company

7-Course Christmas Day lunch for £35Christmas Day Opening times:

12 noon-5pm

Come and celebrate Christmas with us.Book now for your parties

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15%Discount

on everyTake-Away order

plus a FREE bottle ofwine with

orders of £30or more.

(COLLECTION ONLY)Free home delivery

availableAll major credit cards acceptedwhen spending over £20.

EXCLUSIVE INDIAN & NEPALESE CUISINEONLY NEPALESE CUISINE IN NORFOLK!

Market Place, Diss IP22 4JTWe are situated next door to Diss Post Office

Telephone: 01379 640222 or 640777www.spice-cottage.co.uk

Opening times: Lunch 12 noon – 2pm Evening 5.30pm – 11pm (11.30pm Fri & Sat)Open 7 days a week including Bank Holidays.

Lunch menu available. Meals from £5.50.

Spice Cottage

Tel: 01379 676523email: [email protected] Website: www.buffys.co.uk

Buffy’s Brewery Ltd, Rectory Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk NR15 2DD

Enjoy Buffy’s Beersat Home!

Our Beers are now available Bottle Conditionedand in 5 litre Mini Cans!

Please contact thebrewery by phoneor email to leave

your order.

Also availablefor nationaldelivery viaour website.

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 thedoor or 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].

AccessThere are three disabled parking bays on thestreet directly outside the Corn Hall. Themain hall, bar and accessibility toilet are fullyaccessible to wheelchair users via the sideentrance. Please inform the box office whenbooking.

Bar and door opening timesThe bar and auditorium will usually open 45mins before the start of a performance,unless otherwise stated.

Getting involvedIf you are interested in helping at the CornHall as a steward, in the box office, or in anyother way, please get in touch by [email protected]. We’d love to hearfrom you.

ThanksOur most heartfelt thanks go to: Diss Town Council, South Norfolk Council, Norfolk County Council, DissCorn Hall Trustees and our dedicated team of volunteers.

Special thanks to our Good FriendsTerence Blacker, David Case, Lynn Clark, Peter Dudley, Don Dunkin, Brian & Gunilla Falk,Christopher Grocott, Charles & Liz Handy, Stephanie Harrison, Jo & Gary Hincks, Martha Kearney,Jay Leader, Mrs A Leitch, Dr A Linder, Glynne Lloyd-Davis, Richard Mabey, Elizabeth Mooney,Sheila Moss-King, Laura Purling, Sue Shrager, John Taylor, Richard Vivian and Corporate Friends:Buffy’s Brewery; Haines Watts Chartered Accountants, Il Divo, Mere Players, Spice Cottage andJohn Taylor Builders.

PatronThe Duke of Norfolk.

BOX OFFICE 01379 652241Mon-Fri 11am-4pm Sat 11am-2pmThe Old Stables, beside the Corn Hall,St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB

www.disscornhall.co.uk email: [email protected]

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Corn Hall Events January-March 2013

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