Serendipity brought beautiful and talented Annalei to Beaumaris Theatre in 2020 when she joined our D.K Productions Adult Masterclass, looking for a theatrical outlet after many years of involvement with Calisthenics and her desire to continue performing.

Annalei was a natural actor and performer. Her passion and dedication to her craft, improving her skills and challenging herself was inspiring. She had an innate gift for storytelling and her face lit up with delight when she shared a story, whether it be true or fictional.

She loved Beaumaris Theatre from the moment she walked in the door and she became a member and a loyal, enthusiastic and appreciative audience member and enjoyed helping behind the scenes with creative artwork.

In 2022 Annalei’s wonderful husband Stew purchased a voucher at an Ovarian Cancer fundraiser and stepped out of his comfort zone to share Annalei’s love of all things theatrical. Annalei and Stew eagerly attended classes together and loved every marvellous moment of their new shared hobby.

Last year, they were both invited to join the cast of our very special Beaumaris Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Christmas Panto-Revue and they adored working together and creating some very precious and treasured memories and making lots of new forever friends.

Annalei passed away peacefully on Saturday 19th of October, aged 36.

Annalei was gorgeous inside and out and she radiated ebullience and a zest for life, she had a fabulous sense of fun and humour and she had the most stunning and dazzling smile.

We will all miss Annalei and we are all richer for knowing her and her cherished friendship.

Our love and heartfelt condolences are with her loving family and her adored and adoring husband Stew.

Several members of our theatre community are taking part in Frocktober to raise money for ovarian cancer research in memory of Annalei. Click here if you would like to support them.