BEAM Hertford opens Friday

Hertford’s new multi-purpose arts venue BEAM opens its doors on Friday 23rd August with a bank holiday weekend of theatre, cinema and events for the whole family.

BEAM's Family Festival will run over the bank holiday weekend, with activities including theatre and story-telling sessions, live music, Lego building and more. This will be followed by a week of family-focused shows to round off the school holidays. There will also be bookable tours of the new venue costing £2.

The £30m redevelopment of the former Hertford Theatre has taken over 3 years and was initiated by the previous Conservative administration at East Herts Council.

The new venue features three cinema screens allowing screenings of newly released films, a main auditorium with seating for 547, a second theatre space with seating for 150, a new dance studio, a riverside café and an additional upstairs bar for cinema goers.

BEAM's creative programme will blend the best of touring comedy, drama, music, and family performances while also showcasing local professional and community organisations.F irst release films will begin from Wednesday to Sunday each week, from Friday 23rd August.  

Sarah Hopewell, Executive Member for Wellbeing at East Herts Council said: "It's incredibly exciting to know the BEAM doors will be opening in just a few days. So much effort has gone into launching this landmark venue for the arts, and I know that the BEAM team can't wait to welcome you inside.
 
"The Family Festival is a fantastic way to kickstart the new venue, with a carefully curated programme of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.  Thank you again to the BEAM team for their huge level of passion and dedication to this project, our contractors GPF Lewis for the build, the Trison team for our digital screens, Hertford Town Council for contributions towards stage 2 and the many others who have joined us on this journey."

To find out more and book tickets, visit the BEAM website at beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on