BEAM with Baby: Wicker

A storytelling show for babies and toddlers following a quirky Fisherwoman on a quest to find a companion in a seaside village.

BEAM with Baby: Wild Horse Nine

Set before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris and Lee travel to Easter Island on their boss's orders in this screening event.

Children's Corner: Matilda (1996)

A screening of Matilda (1996) for children aged 3 and up, with an adult companion required for all under-13s.

BEAM with Baby: The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping

A relaxed weekly cinema screening for parents and guardians with babies under 12 months, featuring softer sound and gentle lighting.

Children's Corner: Little Angel Theatre: The Pixie and the Pudding

Children's Corner: Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie

A Children's Corner screening of Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie, open to children aged 3 and over with accompanying adults.

Children's Corner: Julia Donaldson Shorts

An hour-long programme of Julia Donaldson animated shorts — Room on the Broom, Tabby McTat, and Zog and the Flying Doctors — for families with children aged 3+.

The Magic Bookmark

Mama G battles the dastardly Book Worm in this family storytelling show full of panto fun, original songs, and the magical power of books.

Family Folk Show With Megson

Award-winning folk duo Megson perform a gentle, family-friendly concert of children's folk songs old and new, specially designed for younger children.

Children's Corner: A Goofy Movie

Goofy drags Max away on a family road trip just as Max has made plans to impress his dreamgirl in this classic Disney animated feature.

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.

Christmas 2026: It's A Wonderful Life (80th Anniversary)

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of It's A Wonderful Life, screening this Christmas 2026.

Flashback: Stalker

Flashback is a monthly classic film screening series, this month presenting Tarkovsky's landmark 1979 film Stalker.

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.

Flashback Noirvember: Gilda (80th Anniversary)

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

Christmas 2026: Arthur Christmas

Santa's son Arthur embarks on a wild last-minute adventure to deliver one missed Christmas present, joined by Grandsanta and a rebellious elf.

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.

Katrina Dance Academy Presents: We Are Family

Katrina Dance Academy showcases students of all ages at BEAM, with performances spanning ballet, acro, street dance and more.

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.

Christmas 2026: The Polar Express + Pyjama Party

Festive screening of The Polar Express paired with a pyjama party — come in your cosiest nightwear for this Christmas Eve adventure.

Musical Magic

HDS's annual studio show celebrates ballet, modern and contemporary dance with performances inspired by beloved West End musicals.

Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Double Bill Atlantic Inferno and Attack of the Alligators!

Two newly restored 4K Thunderbirds episodes screened as a double bill: Atlantic Inferno and Attack of the Alligators!

Christmas 2026: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

The 1994 festive comedy-drama in which a department store Santa claiming to be the real Kris Kringle ends up on trial.

Flashback: Metropolis (Centenary)

Fritz Lang's landmark 1927 sci-fi silent film Metropolis returns to the big screen for its centenary screening.

Flashback: The Sacrifice

Flashback is a monthly classic film screening series — this month spotlighting The Sacrifice as part of its celebration of cinema history.

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.

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: Nostalghia

Flashback is a monthly classic film series. This edition screens Andrei Tarkovsky's Nostalghia.

Thelma & Louise

Two women's weekend road trip spirals into a life-changing adventure on the run in this iconic 1991 feminist classic.

Flashback: Do The Right Thing

Flashback is a monthly classic film screening series. This month features Do The Right Thing.

Flashback: 9 to 5

Flashback is a monthly classic film series — this month screening the beloved comedy 9 to 5.

Flashback: In the Mood for Love

Two neighbors bond over suspicions of unfaithful spouses while agreeing to keep their own relationship strictly platonic.

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.

LIGHTHOUSE: Bitter Christmas

Bitter Christmas is a multilayered story from Pedro Almodóvar, screening at Lighthouse, drenched in his signature vivid colours.

LIGHTHOUSE: I Love Boosters

A group of shoplifters target a ruthless fashion maven, stealing and reselling her clothes at a lower price in a bold act of defiance.

LIGHTHOUSE: Queen at Sea

A play following a family navigating love, loss, and difficult decisions as dementia erodes a woman's ability to communicate her inner life.

LIGHTHOUSE: Being Heumann

Based on true events, Being Heumann tells the story of the 1977 disabled rights activists who staged the longest occupation of a federal building in American history.

LIGHTHOUSE: American Doctor

Three doctors of different backgrounds united by a commitment to save lives, documented from Gaza's besieged hospitals to the halls of Congress.

Katzeye

Katzeye – The Ultimate Tribute performs a concert-style show featuring hit songs, choreography, and audience interaction.

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.

Doctor Who: The Satan Pit - The Extended Movie Cut

An extended cut of the Doctor Who two-parter screens alongside exclusive bonus material and a new special guest interview, as part of Doctor Who Day.

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.

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha Yeah Sound

Stand-up comedian Josh Pugh performs his show Ha Ha Yeah Sound, as seen on Mock The Week, The Last Leg, Hypothetical and more.

The Searchers Experience

Spencer James, lead vocalist of The Searchers for 37 years, performs the band's classic Sixties hits including Needles and Pins and When You Walk in the Room.

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.

Flashback: Solaris

Flashback is a monthly classic film series — this month screening Solaris as part of its celebration of essential cinema history.

The World As We See It

ACE dance and music presents a powerful double bill of new works exploring humanity, conflict and our connection to the earth through African Diaspora dance.

The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry: Unravelling the Norman Conquest

Historian David Musgrove and British Museum curator Michael Lewis explore the mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry and its extraordinary account of the Norman Conquest.

Emilio Santoro as Elvis: 50th Anniversary

Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Emilio Santoro, backed by 1950s band The Creoles, performs classic hits spanning Elvis's Sun Records era through the '68 Comeback Special.

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.

An Evening with Sir Trevor Brooking

West Ham legends Sir Trevor Brooking, Julian Dicks and Tony Gale reunite for an evening of stories, memories and audience Q&A.

The West End Tenors

The West End Tenors bring their first UK tour to town, featuring stars of Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and more in a celebration of musical theatre and film.

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.

Alvanis plays Beethoven: An Evening of Great Piano Music

Pianist Alvanis performs four Beethoven sonatas, including the Pathétique, Waldstein, and Appassionata, in an evening of great piano music.

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.

The Drifters

The Drifters return to the UK performing classic hits including Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, and more.

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.

Massaoke: Sing The Musicals

A live band-led mass sing-along celebrating musical theatre and film, with lyrics on giant screens and songs from Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables, and more.

Mark Steel: What The F*** Is Going On?

Mark Steel's new stand-up show takes an exasperated but clear-eyed look at the madness of the modern world.

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.

Coldplace

Coldplace is a world-class Coldplay tribute act performing 20+ years of hits, with lasers, confetti, video screens and Xyloband LED wristbands.

John Kearns Tilting at Windmills

John Kearns performs Tilting at Windmills, a fragmented and bleak portrait of modern life that has earned five-star reviews from The Guardian and Chortle.

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.

Porridge

The classic BBC sitcom Porridge is brought to life on stage, following Fletcher and Godber navigating life inside Her Majesty's Prison Slade.

Jingle Balls: Divina De Campo & Veronica Green

Drag Race UK stars Divina De Campo and Veronica Green headline this camp Christmas show featuring live vocals, comedy, and a full chorus line of dancers.

Pete Firman: Jokus Pocus

UK comedian-magician Pete Firman brings his Jokus Pocus show to the stage, mixing mind-boggling illusions with big laughs.

Comb

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

Christmas 2026: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Michael Caine stars alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the Muppets in this festive retelling of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story.

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.

More Than A Mum

Comedian Susie delivers an honest and funny stand-up show about the chaos, questions and curveballs of modern parenthood.

James Rowland: Team Viking

James Rowland's acclaimed comic storytelling show returns for a special tenth-anniversary edition, blending music, humour and heart in a tale of friendship and death.

Hundred Watt Club – An evening of Burlesque & Cabaret

Hundred Watt Club returns with a night of burlesque, cabaret and variety entertainment, hosted by Lena Love and featuring a hand-picked cast of performers.

My English Persian Kitchen

A life-affirming play featuring live cooking on stage, exploring memory and belonging through the tastes and aromas of an Iranian kitchen.

The Funny Mummy: Mums' Night Out Comedy

A mums' night out comedy show hosted by The Funny Mummy, featuring UK stand-up comedians alongside games, music and prizes.

I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven

Christopher Brett Bailey performs his acclaimed solo show following a deadbeat narrator who crosses paths with a washed-up Satan in a wild, genre-defying misadventure.

Andrew Frost: Just Let Me Have This

Andrew Frost brings his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show on tour — a five-star blend of magic, laughs and emotional trickery.

Cocktails with Joyce Grenfell

Nicola Keen and Malcolm McKee celebrate Joyce Grenfell with her iconic comedy songs and monologues, alongside classic material from Flanders & Swann and Noël Coward.

Mrs Smith 1,2,3, Eyes On Me!

Mrs Smith returns with her follow-up show after a sellout 2023 tour, as part of the BEAM Comedy Festival 2027.

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.

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.

Christmas 2026: Die Hard

New York cop John McClane takes on a group of terrorists who seize control of the building he's in.

The Horne Section: Six Absolute Helmets (Tour Preview)

Alex Horne and the Horne Section bring their 2027 tour Six Absolute Helmets to the stage, packed with new songs, comedy, and choreography of dubious quality.

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.

Jeff Innocent: Leaning In

Veteran stand-up Jeff Innocent, 71, brings his latest show to the stage, exploring life's later years with characteristic wit and warmth.

Josh Jones: Confessions of a Leggy Blonde

Manchester comedian Josh Jones performs his stand-up show, as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Jonathan Ross Show and Would I Lie To You.

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.

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

A documentary exploring the life of Jeff Buckley through archive footage and personal accounts from family, bandmates, and fellow musicians.

Flashback: Lady Bird (10th Anniversary)

A special 10th anniversary screening of Lady Bird, part of the Flashback monthly classic film series.