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Welcome to BEAM

Whether we’re ‘beaming’ onto our big screens or shining a spotlight at our stages, BEAM is a place for everyone to enjoy everything we have to offer.

The cast of Beauty and the Beast at BEAM Hertford. Purple background with 5 characters wearing bright, colourful costumes.

Beauty and the Beast

Come and join us for the magical family panto Beauty and the Beast starring RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist and musical theatre sensation, Divina De Campo as The Enchantress, alongside Britain’s Got Talent’s Mama G, hilarious comedian and magician Tom Brace, impressionist and comedian Nerine Skinner and musical theatre stars Michael Quinn and Lucy Ireland.

On Stage

BEAM is a spotlight that picks out a performer on a stage

Explore our stage programme

Comedy Store

Fri 19 Sep 2025 - Fri 6 Nov 2026

Duration: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval

Stage One

Hidden Jazz Club

Hidden Jazz Club

Fri 3 Oct 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026

Duration: 120 minutes

The cast of Beauty and the Beast at BEAM Hertford. Purple background with 5 characters wearing bright, colourful costumes.

Beauty and the Beast - Panto 2025

Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026

Duration: 120 minutes

On Screen

BEAM is a ray of light seen from the projector in a darkened cinema.

Explore our cinema screenings

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Sun 16 Nov - Fri 12 Dec 2025

Duration: 90 minutes

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wed 26 Nov - Thu 11 Dec 2025

Duration: 140 minutes

NT Live: The Fifth Step

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Thu 27 Nov - Sun 14 Dec 2025

Duration: 100 minutes

Social and Special Events

BEAM is a smile on your face.

BEAM Behind the Scenes Tour

BEAM Behind the Scenes Tour

Wed 17 Sep 2025 - Sun 25 Jan 2026

Duration: 90 minutes

BEAM Amplify: Stand-up Comedy Course with Alistair Barrie

Tue 3 Feb 2026

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Venue Hire

Want to bring your own show to our stage or hire a screen for a special birthday screening? We offer an excellent range of hire packages for all of our spaces, helping you to create a booking that’s perfect for your needs.

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Eat & Drink

Our two fully-accessible bars are open from 9am daily.

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Opening Hours

We’re open from 9am till late, most days of the year. So whether you’re popping in for a coffee or settling down for a night in front of the big screen,…

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Access for All

If you need additional support in navigating our venue, we’re here to help. For more information on how we can support you in visiting BEAM, check out…

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