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Displaying events between 01 September 2026 and 30 September 2026

A Message For The Future A Message for the Future is an inclusive, multi-sensory art installation and gig theatre experience designed for early years (ages 0-3) and family audiences. DIY punk poetry gig theatre parents Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy offer a multi-sensory experience that subverts the early years genre through joyful rock n roll storytelling, celebrating a journey of nature and kindness. This calm pocket of punky joy explores a future full of hope, the wonders of the environment, and its unsung heroes. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information
A Message For The Future - Babes in Arms Children under 18 months go free! All babes will still require their own ticket for this event, so please select the number you require. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information
BEAM Masterclass: Write a picture book in a day, with Robyn Wilson-Owen You might have some ideas brewing, or you might have none at all, either way, come along for a day at BEAM, working with internationally published author and illustrator, and lecturer on Goldsmiths' MA in children's book illustration, Robyn Wilson-Owen. You will leave with a picture book text, and perhaps even some thumbnails to go with it! 10-4pm, with a break for lunch. Dates: Sat 19 Booking and More Information
BEAM Seniors: Primavera A talented violinist, Cecilia, confined in an orphanage, meets Vivaldi who becomes her teacher. Under his mentorship and through his music, she gains courage to break free from the life she was destined for and pursue her passion. Language: Italian Dates: Thu 17 Booking and More Information
BEAM Seniors: The Stranger In the 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach. Language: French Dates: Thu 03 Booking and More Information
Children's Corner x Family Fest: The Little Mermaid sing-along When young mermaid Arial falls in love with human Prince Eric, she strikes a dangerous deal with sea witch Ursula in order to meet her prince on land, win his love and make her dreams of becoming human come true. Dates: Sat 26 Booking and More Information
Children's Corner: Shark Tale When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidentally killed while on the hunt, his would-be prey and his vegetarian brother decide to use the incident to their own advantage.

Children's Corner meets Flashback with this screening of Shark Tale!
This September, BEAM will be screening the works of legendary film director, Martin Scorsese.
As a fun addition to the season, we've added Shark Tale to the offer.

Whilst Scorsese did not direct the film, he voices Sykes, a money hungry pufferfish. Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information
Comedy Store With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us. Dates: Fri 25 Booking and More Information
Dom Joly - Trigger Happy TV, the 25th Anniversary Tour It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information
Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler Tate Britain is now holding the first major retrospective of Whistler in three decades. This blockbuster exhibition promises to reawaken the world to just how important Whistler is to art history, uniting world-famous masterpieces with rarely seen works. Dates: Sun 20 Booking and More Information
Fanny Galore's Big Bingo Party Join us for a fun game of bingo with your hostess with the mostest Fanny Galore, our favourite drag queen. With a glass of bubbles or soft drink on arrival, get those dabbers ready as it could be lucky for some! Eyes down for a full house with Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party! Dates: Sat 05 Booking and More Information
Flashback: After Hours This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

Ordinary word processor Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) experiences the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit Marcy, a Soho resident that he met that evening at a coffee shop.

Often overlooked when compared to other titles in Scorsese's vast filmography and viewed as a product of its time; After Hours is an original and offbeat comedy, full of frantic energy due to the chapter of accidents that occur.

With stellar performances from Griffin Dunne and Rosanna Arquette and New York City presenting as a fully fledged supporting character, setting the backdrop to this urban fairytale, After Hours is now widely praised for its ability to make the nightmare of desperation a humorous fever dream. Dates: Wed 09 Booking and More Information
Flashback: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

A recently-widowed woman is on the road with her precocious young son, determined to make a new life for herself as a singer.

With an Oscar winning performance by lead actor and key driver of the film Ellen Burstyn; and a stellar supporting cast in Dianne Ladd, a young Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel and Kris Kristofferson, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore is undoubtedly a nuanced female centered film both in front of and behind the camera. Dates: Wed 23 Booking and More Information
Flashback: Cape Fear (35th Anniversary) This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.

Starring Robert De Niro, Jessica Langue and a young Juliette Lewis, we revisit Scorsese's 13th feature film in its 35th year. Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information
Flashback: Casino This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
Robert De Niro stars alongside Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci in his eighth feature collaboration with Martin Scorsese. Adapted from Nicholas Pileggi’s book Casino: Love and Honour in Las Vegas, this masterful crime epic explores themes of greed and betrayal in Scorsese’s signature filmmaking style. Dates: Sun 20 Booking and More Information
Flashback: Goodfellas This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

Recounting the life of Brooklynite Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), from low level gangster to crime informer; Goodfellas covers the complexities of his relationship with his wife Karen and mob partners Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci) as he advances through the mob ranks.
Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas goes down as both a narrative and technical masterpiece. Dates: Wed 02 Booking and More Information
Flashback: Mean Streets This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

Featuring the first of many collaborations with Robert De Niro and thought to be Scorsese’s breakthrough film, Mean Streets is set in New York City's Little Italy, where a devoutly Catholic mobster must reconcile his desire for power, his feelings for his epileptic girlfriend, and his devotion to his troublesome friend. Dates: Sat 26 Booking and More Information
Flashback: Raging Bull This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

Known for it's monochromatic beauty, powerful use of sound in addition to Oscar worthy editing by the incomparable Thelma Schoonmaker, Raging Bull tells a tale of toxic machismo and pride and the toll that both take on LaMotta and those closest to him. Dates: Sat 05 Booking and More Information
Flashback: The Departed (20th Anniversary) This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.

Having its 20th anniversary and starring the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson, The Departed received critical acclaim upon its release – winning four Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Martin Scorsese; a first for the film titan. Dates: Wed 16 Booking and More Information
Flashback: The King of Comedy This September, BEAM will be screening the works of auteur and master craftsman, Martin Scorsese.

Rupert is an aspiring stand-up comedian, who is willing to go the extra mile in his attempt to appear in the late night show hosted by his idol.

Widely known as a commercial failure upon its release, The King of Comedy has gone on to inspire a generation of films - most notably The Joker (2019) for its exploration of delusion, obsession and fame; ultimately giving birth to the concept of the ‘anti-hero’. Dates: Wed 30 Booking and More Information
General Medical Emergency Ward 10 It’s Dr Ann Fleming’s first day at St David’s, where her unfortunately-named mentor Dr Death, is determined to show her who’s boss. As medical emergencies overload the hapless staff, Dr Fleming has to juggle a complicated budding love affair, with a kidney, and a nosey Hospital boss. Not literally. Dates: Sat 19 Booking and More Information
Ginger Johnson: Show Pony Ginger Johnson is an award-winning artist, writer, powerhouse drag performer and the winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race UK series 5, she will tour her new cabaret show in 2026 - expect hilarious songs, stories and white knuckle audience interaction. Dates: Sat 19 Booking and More Information
Hidden Jazz Club Hidden Jazz Club is not your average night out. Dreamed up and run by musicians, this underground series drops you straight into the beating heart of London’s world-class jazz scene — no velvet ropes, no awkward small talk, just seriously good music and a night to remember. Dates: Thu 10 Booking and More Information
Jay Rayner: Nights Out in the Kitchen Jay Rayner faces some serious questions and in Nights Out in the Kitchen, the show marking the publication of his fabulous new cookbook, he’s finally going to answer them. Dates: Thu 24 Booking and More Information
Jonathan Pie Join Jonathan Pie as he road-tests brand new material for his forthcoming national tour. Dates: Wed 09, Thu 10 Booking and More Information
LIGHTHOUSE: Blue Heron Sophy Romvari’s stand out feature debut unpicks lived memories, childhood and family dynamics.
Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight year old Sasha and her Hungarian family as they attempt to start afresh in a new town.
As the narrative progresses through the eyes of Sasha, daily life becomes strained by the increasingly dangerous and challenging behaviour of her older brother, Jeremy. Her observations bring light to both the quiet and loud fears held within the family and highlights the complexities of family life.
Drawing on her own memories through bold and exciting artistic choices, Romvari crafts a unique and deeply personal portrait of childhood, loneliness in all its forms, and the fragility of recollection.
Blue Heron won both the Locarno Film Festival 2025 Swatch First Feature Award and the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Best Canadian Discovery. Dates: Thu 17 Booking and More Information
LIGHTHOUSE: Kokuho Lee Sang-il’s ode to art, births a cultural phenomenon in this epic tale of growth and dedication.
Taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor, after the death of his father and leader of a yakuza gang; 14-year-old Kikuo dedicates himself to the traditional form of theatre alongside the actor’s only son Shunsuke.
We follow the pair as they navigate ambition, betrayal, and scandals - evolving personally and in their art as performers across the span of decades.
Kokuho dominated the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize, winning a whopping ten awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Premiering at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, it also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
The profound emotional performances and care and respect given to the Kabuki artform has supported Kokuho to become the highest grossing live action domestic film in Japan’s history. Dates: Thu 03 Booking and More Information
Ministry of Science Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Dates: Fri 11 Booking and More Information
NT Live: The Misanthrope Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play. Dates: Tue 22, Sun 27 Booking and More Information
On Your Bike Baffo Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show. Wondering how to blow up a tyre or ride a bike? Baffo’s got you covered… sort of. Expect wild stunts, ridiculous feats and plenty of belly laughs, all set to live music. It’s pure fun from the starting line to the finish. Dates: Sun 20 Booking and More Information
Rhys James: Chop Logic Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours. A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups. Dates: Wed 16 Booking and More Information
Romeo and Juliet Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Dukes Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet — a bold reimagining and faithful retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, blending fresh vision with the enduring power of the original text. Dates: Wed 30 Booking and More Information
Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin Hailed as 'one of the most dazzling performers to emerge on the fringe circuit', Marcel Cole gives a 'stunning one-hour treatment' to the extraordinary life and career of the greatest physical comedian of all time. Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information
Story Time with Mama G Mama G, described as "Everyone's favourite pantomime dame," (Metro) will be sharing original stories and songs, and some of the best picture books on the market, in an uplifting story time for the whole family. There'll be dancing and giggles galore as Mama G shares the power of being who you want and loving who you are! Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information
Strange, But True Crimes Explore the world’s most hard-to-believe crimes with former forensics lecturer and police recruit trainer Jennifer Rees. Dates: Fri 18 Booking and More Information
Susie Dent – Word Perfect A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith’. With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be. Dates: Sun 20 Booking and More Information
The D-Day Darlings - Victorious Theatre Following the success of their VE Day 80 tour and triumphant
performances at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved
songbirds, The D-Day Darlings, proudly present their brand-new stage spectacular, Victorious, fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby. Dates: Fri 11 Booking and More Information
Thrum There’s the sound of somewhere else and the permanence of a plant pot and the ubiquity of a phrase and the heartbreaking brevity of a very long time. There’s figs and worms and an old dog rejecting a blanket. There’s a woman, on a train, wearing a badge. There’s music, more or less throughout, at least two funny voices and upwards of three jokes. A New Comedy Show by Daniel Kitson.
 Dates: Tue 22 Booking and More Information
Tom Brace's Magic Roulette Join magician Tom Brace as he hosts a magic show with a twist. Featuring guest performances from the very best in variety, surprises throughout the night and prizes to be won by the audience. No two performances are the same at Magic Roulette as you, the audience, choose what happens next! Dates: Thu 17 Booking and More Information
Vox Lumiere Metropolis Vox Lumiere shatters the boundaries between concert hall and cinema. Award-winning Vox Lumiere transforms Fritz Lang’s iconic 1927 silent masterpiece METROPOLIS into an explosive live experience with live band, thrilling original new music and powerhouse vocals. It's a rock concert, theatrical event, and cinematic journey rolled into one. Dates: Wed 23 Booking and More Information
Wifi Wars The live comedy game show where you play along! Log in with your smartphone/tablet and compete in games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show! Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain, "Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit"). Different games/quizzes at each - come to both! Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information

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