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Cinema Strands

Alongside new release films, we also offer four dedicated cinema strands to help make film accessible to all.

Lighthouse is a fortnightly discovery strand designed to give the film lovers of Hertford and beyond, an opportunity to watch films that might be slightly more off the beaten track than your mainstream titles.

Taking place every other Thursday at 7pm, Lighthouse screenings will include a variety of titles which vary from arthouse directorial debuts to heartfelt documentaries and quirky body horror titles. All Lighthouse screenings will operate a 'Pay What You Feel' pricing structure which will allow you to choose the price point that best suits you.

My Father's Shadow

LIGHTHOUSE: My Father's Shadow

Thu 30 Apr 2026
Duration: 93 minutes
Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their…
Satellite image of Kenmure Street

LIGHTHOUSE: Everybody to Kenmure Street

Thu 28 May 2026
Duration: 99 minutes
In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid triggers one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In Pollokshields,…
Dead Man's Wire

LIGHTHOUSE: Dead Man's Wire

Thu 25 Jun 2026
Duration: 106 minutes
On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off…

Flashback is our film strand that celebrates all things classic.

Whether it be a must see from the early 1900s or a film released in the last decade, we are looking back at films from that past we think all film lovers should see. Each month there will be a core classic film screened – think, top 100 list, but given that there is so much that can be explored in film canon, Flashback will have so much more to offer.

Flashback: Cinema Paradiso

Sun 19 - Wed 22 Apr 2026
Duration: 123 minutes
Salvatore, a famous film director, returns to his hometown for the funeral of the local theatre's film projectionist, Alfredo. He reminisces about his…
Police Line Up of cast from The Usual Suspects

Flashback: The Usual Suspects

Wed 20 May 2026
Duration: 101 minutes
A con man is interrogated by the police after surviving a deadly shoot-out. When questioned about the incident, he reveals a story about five criminals…
Flashback: Brazil

Flashback: Brazil

Wed 17 Jun 2026
Duration: 137 minutes
In a retro-future world, Sam Lowry, a clerk in the ministry department, is given the task to rectify an administrative error. However, in the process,…

A regular opportunity for cinema lovers aged 65 and over to watch great films every other Thursday.

Taking place every other Thursday at 11:30, these screenings are aimed at creating a welcoming space for those aged 65+ to enjoy films at a quiet time of day for £5.At BEAM Seniors, you can come alone, join us with a friend or family member or spark up a conversation with a fellow audience member. It’s totally up to you.*If you’re not a BEAM Senior, you are welcome to attend with someone aged 65+.

BEAM Seniors: Eternity

BEAM Seniors: Eternity

Thu 30 Apr 2026
Duration: 115 minutes
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life…
A green mountain scene with a shepherd and his flock of sheep

BEAM Seniors: The Shepherd and the Bear

Thu 14 May 2026
Duration: 101 minutes
Set high in the majestic French Pyrenees, The Shepherd and the Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of…
BEAM Seniors: 100 Nights of Hero

BEAM Seniors: 100 Nights of Hero

Thu 28 May 2026
Duration: 91 minutes
When a charming house guest arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride Cherry, and their devoted…

A dedicated space for parents and guardians to enjoy the big screen with their babe in arms.

Join us every Wednesday at 11am for BEAM with Baby, where parents and guardians can watch the best new films whilst bringing their little ones aged 12 months and under, along for the ride.To make the screenings comfy for all, the lights are left slightly up, and the sound is lowered. Where possible, screenings will also be captioned.

Two brothers standing in the middle of a whisky distillery

BEAM with Baby: Glenrothan

Wed 22 Apr 2026
Duration: 99 minutes
After 35 years in the United States, Donal returns to his family-owned whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his brother, Sandy.…
Michael Jackson performing on stage

BEAM with Baby: Michael

Wed 29 Apr 2026
Duration: 127 minutes
The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson - from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels…
Miranda and Andy standing together in a lift

BEAM with Baby: The Devil Wears Prada 2

Wed 6 May 2026
Duration: 120 minutes
Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining…