Story Time with Mama G

Storyteller and pantomime dame Mama G brings her beloved live show to the venue, following a career spanning Britain's Got Talent and an Off-Broadway run.

BEAM with Baby: Sense and Sensibility

A charming new stage adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, performed in a relaxed setting suitable for adults with babies.

BEAM Seniors: A Private Life

A fortnightly film screening for audiences aged 65 and over, held every other Thursday in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

BEAM Seniors: The Summer Book

A film adaptation of Tove Jansson's novel, screened as part of BEAM Seniors — a fortnightly cinema event for audiences aged 65 and over.

BEAM Seniors: How Deep is Your Love

A fortnightly cinema club for over-65s screening How Deep is Your Love in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere every other Thursday.

BEAM Seniors: These Violent Delights

A fortnightly Thursday cinema screening for those aged 65 and over, showing These Violent Delights in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

BEAM Seniors: The Last One for the Road

A charming, award-winning road movie set in Northern Italy, screened as part of BEAM Seniors — a regular Thursday programme for cinema lovers aged 65 and over.

BEAM Seniors: Just an Illusion

A relaxed fortnightly cinema event for over-65s screening Just an Illusion, where you can come alone, with a friend, or meet fellow film lovers.

Exhibition on Screen: Monet

A cinema screening celebrating Tate Britain's Monet and Time exhibition, exploring the Impressionist master's revolutionary use of light, colour and his iconic garden.

Tom Brace's Magic Workshop

Join professional magician Tom Brace for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn mind-reading, card tricks, and more using everyday household items.

Fallen Angels by Noël Coward

Flashback Noirvember: Gilda (80th Anniversary)

Flashback's Noirvember series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Gilda, one of cinema's most iconic film noir classics.

Fun For Little Ones - Live Tribute to 'Ms Rachel'

A live interactive tribute to children's YouTube star Ms Rachel, featuring singing, dancing, and fun for little ones and their grown-ups.

Matinee (1993)

A showman producer arrives in Key West to launch his latest B-movie spectacle in this 1993 comedy-horror homage.

Sarah Luke Performing Arts Presents: Let's Dance

Sarah Luke Performing Arts marks its tenth anniversary with a student showcase featuring ballet, tap, modern, street, lyrical, ACRO dance, and musical highlights.

Elite Performers Academy Presents: Battle of the Decades

Elite Performers Academy students take to the stage at BEAM for a song and dance showcase spanning the 1960s through to the 2000s.

Wifi Wars

An award-winning interactive live show where the whole audience plays games and quizzes on their own smartphones, hosted by comedian Steve McNeil.

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat + programmer intro

A screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, exploring the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and its impact on decolonization at the UN, with a programmer intro.

Flashback: Blow-Up + Intro by Mik Wilkojc

A screening of Blow-Up with an introduction by Mik Wilkojc, part of the monthly Flashback classic film series.

A Raisin in the Sun (65th Anniversary) + programmer intro

A screening of A Raisin in the Sun marking its 65th anniversary, preceded by a 10-minute programmer introduction.

Flashback Noirvember: The Maltese Falcon (85th Anniversary)

Flashback's Noirvember screening marks the 85th anniversary of The Maltese Falcon, John Huston's landmark 1941 noir classic.

Flashback Noirvember: Mildred Pierce

Flashback's Noirvember edition screens Mildred Pierce as part of its monthly classic film series.

Flashback Noirvember: The Third Man

A monthly classic film screening series presents The Third Man as part of its Noirvember programme.

Flashback Noirvember: Sunset Boulevard

Flashback's Noirvember screening presents the classic film Sunset Boulevard, part of a monthly series celebrating landmark films from across cinema history.

Flashback Noirvember: Double Indemnity

Flashback's Noirvember screening series presents Double Indemnity, a cornerstone of classic film noir, as part of a monthly celebration of must-see cinema.

Flashback: The King of Comedy

An aspiring stand-up comedian goes to extraordinary lengths to appear on the late night show of his idol.

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

A documentary telling the story of Cymande, the pioneering band who found US success but disbanded in 1975, told through archival footage and new interviews.

K-Pop Party

An interactive, high-energy K-Pop show for families and pop fans of all ages, featuring hits from BLACKPINK, BTS, Chappell Roan and more.

Jennifer's Body (Extended Version)

A demon-possessed cheerleader terrorizes a small Minnesota town in this screening of the extended version of the cult horror film.

LIGHTHOUSE: Cactus Pears + Two Black Boys in Paradise

A Lighthouse double bill pairing Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Cactus Pears with the short animated film Two Black Boys in Paradise — both Pay What You Feel.

LIGHTHOUSE: Super Nature

Shot on antique Super 8 cameras across 25 countries, Super Nature is a poetic meditation on the natural world, executive produced by Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia.

Local Creative Network Gathering

An informal meetup giving local creatives the chance to connect and catch up with one another.

Stand-up Comedy Course Showcase with Alistair Barrie

Students from Alistair Barrie's BEAM Stand-Up Comedy Masterclass perform their original sets live for the first time.

LIGHTHOUSE: The Ugly Stepsister

A dark reimagining of Cinderella told through the stepsister's eyes, blending body horror influences with an Academy Award-nominated look.

Tracy Borman OBE - Tudors on Tour

The drama. The scandal. The dynasty. The Tudors like you've never seen them before. The Tudors are big box office – and it’s easy to see why. With larger-than-life monarchs, gripping court intrigue, epic battles, forbidden love, and more than a few beheadings, no other royal dynasty captures the imagination quite like this one.

Cody Dahler: The State of This!

Award-winning comedian and satirist Cody Dahler performs his new live show exploring the state of modern British politics, joined by special guest hosts.

Hertford Symphony Orchestra: Legends and Landscapes

The Hertford Symphony Orchestra performs Wagner, Sibelius and Stravinsky, including the Firebird Suite and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2.

The BBC Big Band, “A Swinging Christmas”

The BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie perform a night of swinging Christmas classics with live vocal talent.

Kate Garner’s Christmas Party At The Piano

Kate Garner leads a festive piano singalong, taking the crowd through classic songs and Christmas favourites in a fun, sociable atmosphere.

Man In The Mirror – A Tribute To Michael Jackson

A live Michael Jackson tribute concert starring tribute artist CJ, performing classic hits including Thriller, Billie Jean, and Beat It with full choreography and production.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

A live stage show celebrating Simon & Garfunkel, combining original film footage, large projections, and a full band performing all the classic hits.

An Evening with Liverpool Legends

Liverpool legends John Barnes and Jan Mølby share football stories, laughs, and dressing-room tales, with a live Q&A and optional VIP meet and greet.

Q The Music

A pioneering live Bond music concert spanning 20+ years, covering theme songs, chase music and orchestral suites from across the film series.

Supreme Queen

Supreme Queen is a world-class Queen tribute show featuring top performers, authentic staging, and specialist sound and lighting effects.

Tap Factory - Reloaded

A high-energy mix of tap dancing, acrobatics, live music and comedy suitable for the whole family.

La Voix Live

La Voix performs live, combining powerhouse vocals, outrageous comedy and razor-sharp wit for an unforgettable night of glamour and entertainment.

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

The only American tribute show celebrating the music of the Four Tops and legendary Motown artists, touring the UK.

The Illegal Eagles – Their Greatest Hits Tour

The Illegal Eagles perform the classic Eagles album in full, plus hits including Hotel California and Life in the Fast Lane.

Tommy Blaize: The Golden Age Of Swing

Tommy Blaize performs Great American Songbook classics and timeless ballroom standards, backed by a hand-picked ensemble of top UK musicians.

Jack Dee: Jack’s Joke Show

Jack Dee celebrates 40 years in stand-up with a show of his favourite jokes, stories and anecdotes — guaranteed no new material.

An Acoustic Evening with Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas perform a special acoustic set of songs from their back catalogue, with stripped-back arrangements and stories behind the music.

The Man Who Was Magic

World-renowned magician James Phelan brings an all-new show for 2025, featuring the acclaimed act that sold out The Magic Circle and earned a string of five-star reviews.

Kai - My Revolution

Kai returns to the stage with My Revolution, a personal dance theatre show blending Ballroom, Latin, and Contemporary with choreography, live performance, and iconic hits.

Ed Patrick: Numb and Number

Ed Patrick brings his critically acclaimed stand-up show Numb and Number to the stage, praised by The Telegraph, The Guardian, and Matt Lucas.

Tits Up - Comedy Play with a serious message!

Three women. Three lives. One fight! Tina is a devoted mother, Rachel, a career driven businesswoman and Rosie a rebellious young spirit. They couldn’t be more different. But when breast cancer brings them together, they find strength, laughter and resilience in the most unlikely of places.

Without

Neil Reidman performs his acclaimed one-man show Without, following a British Black Theatre Awards nomination for Best Male Lead Actor.

We've Had Such a Lovely Time

Creator and performer Araminta Wraith draws on her life as a classical ballet soloist in this personal dance theatre piece exploring love, obsession and letting go.

Comb

A one-woman show in which Charlotte uncovers the rest of her grandfather's unfinished banshee story — and discovers she may be cursed.

The Noise Next Door

Award-winning improv comedy troupe The Noise Next Door turn your audience suggestions into instant comedy masterpieces, live on stage.

David Eagle: Funny Folk

Blind comedian David Eagle brings his brand-new solo show of stand-up, storytelling and folk-flavoured comedy songs, including his acclaimed George Formby parody.

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie Parody

Jon improvises an entirely new Star Wars film solo — every character, trailer, and soundtrack — based on audience suggestions.

Matt Richardson: Bit Much Mate

Matt Richardson brings his stand-up show Bit Much Mate to the stage — a high-octane, unapologetic set from the TV personality and online star.

Take It Or Leave It (4K restoration)

A 4K restoration of the Madness film tracing how seven Camden Town mates formed the band behind the iconic Nutty Sound.

Preview: Dune: Part Three

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his rise to power amid political intrigue and a galaxy-wide holy war in Dune: Part Three.

Off The Kerb Productions Presents: Comedy Crackers

A festive night of stand-up comedy at Hertford BEAM featuring Rich Hall, Dane Buckley, Kelly Convey, Jack Skipper, and Mike Rice.

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

Kane Brown performs fully improvised crowd work comedy, with no script and no plan — just spontaneous laughs every time, plus support acts.

The Craft (30th Anniversary)

A 30th anniversary screening of the cult 1996 supernatural horror film The Craft, with a photosensitive epilepsy warning for flashing light sequences.

Flashback: 24 hour Party People

A blackly comic chronicle of Madchester's music scene and the birth of The Haçienda, screened as part of the monthly Flashback classic film series.

Flashback: Taxi Driver (50th Anniversary)

Scorsese's landmark 1976 thriller screens in a special 50th anniversary retrospective, starring Robert De Niro as a troubled Vietnam vet turned New York City taxi driver.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Roman Polanski's 1968 psychological horror classic, starring Mia Farrow as a pregnant woman who suspects a dark conspiracy surrounds her unborn child.

Pet Sematary (1989)

A 1989 horror classic based on Stephen King's novel, following a family who discovers the terrifying secrets of an ancient burial ground near their new home.

The Exorcist (Director's Cut)

William Friedkin's landmark 1973 horror film, presented in a restored digital print supervised by the director himself.