Beam

Beam

24 upcoming events

The Wash, SG14 1PS, Hertford

BEAM is a creative arts and culture venue situated in the heart of Hertford town centre. Located on the site of the previous Hertford Theatre, BEAM continues the legacy of bringing high quality entertainment and arts to the town, whilst growing to also offer brand new first-release films, a new, flexible studio theatre, community facilities including a Changing Place and a variety of public spaces to work, socialise or just relax in. We are proud to be a fully accessible and step-free venue.

Upcoming events at Beam

23 events

Strange, But True Crimes

Strange, But True Crimes

Explore the world’s most hard-to-believe crimes with former forensics lecturer and police recruit trainer Jennifer Rees. This fascinating evening includes: • The serial killer who gained work in law enforcement – and was then tasked with hunting himself! • The researcher whose career began with an encounter in a lift with a serial killer – carrying a bag believed to be containing decapitated heads. • One woman’s plan to free a prolific, convicted serial killer by committing a copycat murder! • The hunt for a phantom female serial killer whose DNA was found at over 40 crime scenes… but did not exist. • Learn how the police could have DNA, fingerprints or an eyewitness tying you to a crime you did not commit!

18 Sep 2026
19:30

About the venue

BEAM is located in the centre of Hertford town on The Wash. Our venue postcode is SG14 1PS, for use with walking to our venue only. This postcode will not take you to any public parking spaces.


If you’re walking, head towards the grey flight tower that looms over our building – you can’t miss us.