Diss Corn Hall's latest eye-catching acts and films for the coming weeks

The Alter Eagles in Concert, February 4

This five-piece tribute to the mighty Eagles has built a reputation as one of the most faithful tributes around.

Coming to Diss Corn Hall next month, this band ensures that the audience enjoys a loving, note-for-note recreation of classics like Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, New Kid in Town, Take it Easy and Life in the Fast Lane, as well as newer songs like How Long and Long Road Out of Eden.

Windsor Observer described The Alter Eagles as “one of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing”, while Lemonrock Gig Guide said they were “world class”.

John Etheridge - Blue Spirits, February 2

Internationally acclaimed musician John Etheridge will take to the Corn Hall stage next month, bringing infectious, blues-soaked grooves and sizzling solos.

Blue Spirits sees Etheridge line up alongside violin legends Stephane Grappelli and Nigel Kennedy, classical guitar maestro John Williams, Pete Whittaker on organ and George Double on drums.

Critics have praised Etheridge for his versatility and showmanship, with The Guardian describing him as a musician “who can play everything from acid rock to gypsy swing – sometimes in the space of one solo”, while The Scotsman described the two-hour performances as “wonderfully personal and mind-bogglingly varied”.

Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, January 25

This two-hour film is being shown at the Corn Hall later this month.

Directed by Anthony Fabian and starring Lesley Manville and Isabelle Huppert, this comedy-drama follows the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s’ London.

The woman falls madly in love with a Couture Dior dress and decides she must have one of her own.

The film is an adaptation of the 1958 novel Mrs ‘Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico.

The Lost King, February 1

In this 12A rated film at, an amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III’s remains, which were lost for more than 500 years.

The quirky, heart-warming film, which stars Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan, is based on the true story of the search for King Richard III’s remains and how they were ultimately uncovered underneath a car park in Leicester in 2012.

Directed by Stephen Frears, the film is based on the 2013 book The King’s Grave: The Search for Richard III by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones.