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A Complete Unknown In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide. Dates: Fri 17, Sun 19, Wed 22, Thu 23, Fri 31, Sun 26, Wed 29, Thu 30, Fri 24, Sat 25, Sat 18 Booking and More Information

A Real Pain Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honour their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history. Dates: Fri 17, Thu 23, Sat 18, Wed 22, Sun 26, Wed 29, Thu 30, Sun 19, Fri 24, Sat 25 Booking and More Information

An Evening with Arsenal Legends Ray Parlour and Paul Merson Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends; Ray Parlour, Paul Merson and Perry Groves are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers. Dates: Thu 23 Booking and More Information

Babygirl A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. Dates: Wed 15, Thu 16, Sun 12, Sat 11, Fri 10, Thu 23, Fri 17 Booking and More Information

BEAM Seniors: Black Dog Former stunt motorcyclist Lang returns to his hometown on the outskirts of the Gobi desert, where he was a local celebrity prior to his imprisonment. Now residing with his father, Lang must avoid the spiteful local gangster "Butcher Hu", who aims to exact revenge on Lang for his role in his nephew's death. Lang decides to seek the bounty placed on a wild dog as part of a larger program to remove unwanted animals in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and eventually strikes up an unlikely friendship with the canine. Dates: Thu 23 Booking and More Information

BEAM Seniors: Paris, Texas A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is until one day his brother finds him and cures him of his sickness. As his memory returns, he makes contact with various ghosts from his past. Dates: Thu 16 Booking and More Information

BEAM Thank You Event: The Devil Wears Prada With an aspiration to become a journalist, Andy, a young graduate, travels to New York. She starts working as an assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the cynical Miranda Priestly. Dates: Thu 09 Booking and More Information

Beam With Baby: A Complete Unknown In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide. Dates: Wed 22 Booking and More Information

BEAM with Baby: A Real Pain Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honour their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history. Dates: Wed 29 Booking and More Information

Beam with Baby: Nosferatu Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Dates: Wed 15 Booking and More Information

Beam with Baby: We Live in Time Almut and Tobias are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of their unconventional love story. Dates: Wed 08 Booking and More Information

Better Man The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Dates: Wed 29, Sat 25, Sun 26 Booking and More Information

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Step into a world of pure imagination at the newly opened BEAM Theatre in Hertford with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the spectacular Broadway musical! This dazzling production brings Roald Dahl’s timeless tale to life with amazing staging, unforgettable songs, and a cast bursting with talent. Follow Charlie Bucket as he embarks on a magical adventure through Willy Wonka's fantastical factory, where surprises, wonder, and delicious delights await. Perfect for all ages, this highly ambitious production promises a night of joy, laughter, and enchantment. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this captivating musical in Hertford’s stunning new theatre! Dates: Thu 30, Fri 31 Booking and More Information

Children's Corner: Shrek 2 When Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon, her parents, the rulers of Far Far Away, invite them over. But as the king does not like Shrek, he enlists a fairy to keep him away from his daughter. Dates: Sat 18 Booking and More Information

Cinderella & the Glass Slipper Our Christmas Show is supported by Trison

You shall go to the ball as panto returns to Hertford!

Prepare to be swept off your feet as we present an enchanting production of Cinderella and the Glass Slipper at BEAM. Dates: Wed 01 Booking and More Information

Conclave Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world's most secretive and ancient events -- participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Dates: Sun 05, Wed 08, Thu 09, Fri 10, Thu 16, Sun 12, Fri 31, Wed 15, Fri 24, Wed 29, Sat 25, Thu 30 Booking and More Information

Ed Byrne's Tragedy Plus Time From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).
As seen as Hosting Live At The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC). Dates: Fri 24 Booking and More Information

Hard Truths (12A) Pansy, angry and depressed, lashes out at family and strangers. Her constant criticism isolates her, except from her cheerful sister Chantal, who remains sympathetic despite their differences. Dates: Fri 31 Booking and More Information

HD&OS Dick Whittington Hertford’s traditional Pantomime returns bringing a classic story with some modern twists. A cast of over thirty performers, a five piece band and spectacular staging, costumes and effects along with hilarious jokes and slapstick mean this is a show the whole family will be able to enjoy. Dates: Sat 18, Sun 19, Thu 16, Fri 17 Booking and More Information

Maria Famed opera singer Maria Callas retreats to Paris in the 1970s after a glamorous yet tumultuous life in the public eye. Dates: Fri 10, Wed 15, Sun 12, Sat 11, Fri 17, Sat 18, Wed 22, Thu 23, Thu 30, Sun 26, Thu 16, Sun 19 Booking and More Information

Moana 2 Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors. Dates: Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18, Sat 25 Booking and More Information

Mufasa: The Lion King Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies. Dates: Thu 02, Wed 01, Sat 04, Sun 12, Fri 10, Sat 18, Sun 19, Sun 26, Sun 05, Thu 09, Sat 11, Fri 03, Wed 08 Booking and More Information

Nickel Boys Elwood Curtis' college dreams are shattered when he's sentenced to Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory in the Jim Crow South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival. Dates: Fri 17, Sat 18, Sun 19, Wed 22, Thu 23 Booking and More Information

Nosferatu Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Dates: Wed 01, Thu 02, Fri 03, Sat 04, Wed 22, Thu 23, Wed 15, Thu 16, Fri 17, Sat 18, Sun 19, Fri 10, Sat 11, Sun 12, Thu 09, Wed 08, Sun 05 Booking and More Information

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet. Dates: Thu 02, Wed 01, Sat 04, Fri 03, Sun 05, Sat 18, Sat 11, Sun 12 Booking and More Information

The Brutalist Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognises his talent. Dates: Fri 24, Sat 25, Sun 26, Thu 30, Wed 29, Fri 31 Booking and More Information

UK Pink Floyd Experience Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE’ tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music. Dates: Sat 25 Booking and More Information

We Live in Time Almut and Tobias are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of their unconventional love story. Dates: Wed 01, Sat 04, Thu 09, Sun 05, Sun 12, Wed 15, Thu 16, Fri 10, Sat 11, Fri 03, Wed 08, Thu 02 Booking and More Information

Wicked Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. Dates: Sat 04, Thu 09, Fri 03, Wed 08, Thu 16, Wed 15 Booking and More Information