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Exterior of BEAM (Venue). Brick walls on a sunny day.. UK Theatre Award Winner logo on the right (2025)

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.

On Stage

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

Explore our stage programme
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Comedy Store

Fri 19 Sep 2025 - Fri 6 Nov 2026
Duration: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval
Stage One
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Hidden Jazz Club

Hidden Jazz Club

Fri 3 Oct 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
Duration: 120 minutes
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Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot

Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot

Tue 21 Oct 2025
Duration: 120 minutes
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On Screen

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

Explore our cinema screenings

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Wed 17 Sep - Thu 23 Oct 2025
Duration: 122 minutes
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NT Live: Inter Alia

NT Live: Inter Alia

Thu 18 Sep - Wed 22 Oct 2025
Duration: 120 minutes
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One Battle After Another (15)

One Battle After Another (15)

Fri 26 Sep - Thu 23 Oct 2025
Duration: 162 minutes
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Social and Special Events

BEAM is a smile on your face.

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BEAM Behind the Scenes Tour

Wed 17 Sep 2025 - Sun 25 Jan 2026
Duration: 90 minutes
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Zentangle Beginners Workshop

Arts in East Herts: Zentangle Beginners Workshop

Mon 20 Oct 2025
Duration: 60 minutes
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Work-in-progress sharing - Fluid

Arts in East Herts: Work-in-progress sharing - Fluid

Thu 23 Oct 2025
Duration: 90 minutes
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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.
Exterior of BEAM (Venue). Brick walls on a sunny day.

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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We listened to your feedback and are pleased to say we are working on a brand-new website to improve your experience with us.

Welcome to Act 1 - our temporary site that is in place whilst we add the finishing touches to the crescendo. Act 2 is now in development and the curtain will raise early 2026.