Stakeholders and partners, including GPF Lewis, Bennetts Associates, Bristow Consulting, Trison UK and Everyone Active, who played critical roles in the execution of the development, as well as local and district councillors, were also present to celebrate the completion of this monumental legacy project.
The district landmark, with its new state of the art facilities, will welcome visitors for the first time this bank holiday weekend, where they can enjoy a packed few days of theatre, tours, cinema and events.
Previously known as Hertford Theatre, BEAM has undergone a £30m redevelopment over the last three years. It now features:
• Three bespoke 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
• A community room
• Improved access to all areas of the building, including backstage areas and dressing rooms
The venue’s varied creative programme will blend the best of touring comedy, drama, music, and family performances while also showcasing local professional and community organisations.
Cllr Ben Crystall, Leader of East Herts District Council, said, “It’s tremendous to see so many of the council’s partners attend the opening of BEAM, a venue which promises to serve our district community for generations to come.”
“Much effort has been made by each party involved in the delivery of BEAM. As such, the facilities, the programme, and the new team working to invigorate this iconic venue certainly deserve the spotlight this bank holiday weekend. Like Castle Cinema, Castle Hall and Hertford Theatre before it, I look forward to BEAM becoming a cultural landmark at the heart of East Herts.”
To find out more and book tickets, visit the BEAM website:
https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/
