Remy Beasley
Remy Beasley is a Welsh actress renowned for her versatile performances across theatre, television, and film, having trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.[1] She first gained prominence for her role as Beyoncé Evans in the Sky One comedy-drama series Stella, where she portrayed a key character in the ensemble cast.[1] Beginning her career in theatre with notable companies such as Paines Plough and National Theatre Wales, Beasley has built a reputation for dynamic stage work that blends contemporary and classical elements.[2] In recent years, Beasley has expanded her television presence with roles in acclaimed series, including Meg Hooton in the 2024 BBC thriller Nightsleeper and Suzanne in the Netflix adaptation of One Day that same year. In 2025, she appeared in the BBC series Death Valley as Rhiannon Hopkins and Out There as Lowri Evans.[1] On stage, she has earned critical attention for her involvement in the National Theatre's production of Nye in 2024 and 2025, a biographical play about Aneurin Bevan that toured to the Wales Millennium Centre.[2] Her theatre credits also include innovative works like Growth and Love, Lies and Taxidermy with Paines Plough, as well as productions with Frantic Assembly such as The Insatiable and Inflatable Candylion.[2] These roles highlight her ability to tackle complex characters in both intimate fringe settings and major venues like Shakespeare's Globe, where she appeared in The Taming of the Shrew.[2] Beasley's filmography features supporting roles in projects like Steeltown Murders (2023), where she played Young Christine Kappen, and Near Miss (2024) as Vic, demonstrating her range in dramatic narratives.[1] Her transition from theatre to screen underscores a career marked by collaboration with prestigious UK institutions, contributing to her status as an emerging talent in British acting.[2]Early life and education
Early life
Remy Beasley was born in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales.[3][4] From a young age, Beasley expressed interest in acting, appearing in a school production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and participating in Stagecoach and the National Youth Theatre of Wales.[4] She grew up in the town, where her mother, Alison Beasley, worked as a landlady managing several local pubs, including The White Lion/Pye Corner and The King's Head.[5][6] Alison, a prominent figure in the Chepstow community, shaped a lively environment for her family through her role in these establishments.[7][8] Beasley's upbringing in this close-knit Welsh border town laid the foundation for her early years.Education
Beasley received her formal training in acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, Wales.[9] She studied there with a focus on developing theatre skills, which provided a foundational basis for her professional career in performing arts.[10] This training occurred prior to her early professional theatre work in the late 2000s and 2010s and was a natural choice given her roots in nearby Chepstow.[4]Career
Theatre work
Remy Beasley began her professional acting career in theatre shortly after graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she honed her skills in ensemble and devised work. She initially collaborated with prominent UK companies such as Paines Plough and National Theatre Wales, focusing on innovative and site-specific productions that emphasized collaborative storytelling.[11][2] Among her early standout roles was Tranio in the 2013 all-female production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe, directed by Joe Murphy. She participated in the Paines Plough Roundabout season at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where she performed in ensemble capacities across multiple short plays, including Growth and Love, Lies and Taxidermy, showcasing her versatility in comedic and dramatic vignettes. In 2019, Beasley appeared as Helena in a vibrant production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, directed by Dominic Dromgoole, which highlighted her ability to navigate the play's romantic and chaotic dynamics in an open-air setting. That same year, she took on a more auteur role in Do Our Best at the Edinburgh Fringe, serving as performer and co-creator of the piece—a self-written, devastating comedy exploring personal loss—produced by Francesca Moody Productions and directed by Hannah Banister.[12][13][14] Beasley's theatre trajectory reached a milestone with her involvement in Tim Price's Nye (2024–2025), a biographical play about Aneurin Bevan co-produced by the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre; she portrayed Gwen Davies alongside ensemble duties at the Olivier Theatre, later taking on replacement roles during its West End run. This production underscored her roots in Welsh theatre while bridging to larger national stages.[15][16] Throughout her stage career, theatre served as Beasley's foundational medium, where she developed core performance techniques through the intimate, ephemeral nature of fringe festivals, Welsh ensembles, and National Theatre collaborations—experiences that built her reputation before transitioning to prominent television roles. Her work in these scenes emphasized adaptability and narrative depth, often in ensemble-driven formats that prioritized collective impact over individual spotlight.[11][2]Television roles
Beasley gained prominence in television through her breakthrough role as Beyoncé Evans, the arch-rival of the titular character in the Sky One comedy-drama series Stella, where she appeared as a recurring character from 2015 to 2017 in the Welsh-set production.[11][17] Following this, she took on supporting roles in several notable series, including Georgia in the 2018 BBC miniseries The Salisbury Poisonings, which dramatized the Novichok incident. In the same year, Beasley portrayed Maisie in an episode of the comedy Sick of It and Hari across six episodes of the mockumentary Tourist Trap, both highlighting her comedic timing in ensemble casts.[18][19] Her television work continued with the role of Portia Montgomery in a 2019 episode of the crime drama Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators.[20] Beasley's career progressed into more dramatic and investigative parts in the 2020s, including DC Victoria Henderson in the 2022 true-crime drama The Walk-In, Anna in the 2023 comedy Still Up, Nia in an episode of the medical drama Maternal, PC Dolan across two episodes of the BBC comedy Black Ops, and Young Christine Kappen across two episodes of the crime miniseries Steeltown Murders that same year.[21][22][23][24][25] She further expanded into ensemble leads with Meg Hooton in the 2024 thriller miniseries Nightsleeper, Suzanne in an episode of the Netflix adaptation of One Day, Rhiannon Hopkins in three episodes of the 2025 dark comedy Death Valley, and Lowri Evans in the 2025 BBC thriller The Guest.[26][27][28][29] This trajectory reflects Beasley's rise from supporting characters in Welsh-centric comedies and dramas to prominent detective and ensemble roles across genres like comedy, historical drama, and crime thrillers, showcasing her versatility and increasing recognition in British television.[11] Her theatre training at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has notably informed her dynamic presence in these on-screen ensembles.[11]Film roles
Remy Beasley's involvement in film has been limited but notable, beginning with short films that showcased her early dramatic range before transitioning to feature-length projects. Her screen debut came in the 2009 short Twenty Questions, directed by Rungano Nyoni, where she played Bea, a young woman navigating emotional tensions during a final weekend getaway with her partner before their baby's arrival.[30] This 15-minute piece highlighted her ability to convey subtle relational dynamics in intimate settings.[30] In 2013, Beasley appeared in another short, Beat, directed by Aneil Karia, portraying Aggro Girl 2 in a taut narrative about a man teetering between despair and exhilaration amid personal crisis.[31] The 12-minute film, which premiered at festivals, emphasized her skill in supporting roles within high-tension, character-driven stories.[31] Her first feature film role arrived in 2016 with Love Is Thicker Than Water, a romantic drama directed by Ate de Jong and Emily Harris, in which she played Brenda, a quirky family member in a tale of star-crossed lovers from contrasting backgrounds attempting to unite their families.[32] The film, which received a 5.9/10 rating on IMDb from nearly 500 users, marked Beasley's pre-2020 entry into longer-form cinema and drew praise for its honest portrayal of cultural clashes.[32][9] Post her television breakthrough, Beasley has increasingly pursued film opportunities, focusing on independent productions and adaptations, though her output remains modest relative to her extensive work in TV and theatre. A key recent role is Vic in the 2024 independent feature Near Miss, directed by Jamie Rafn, a drama exploring the profound impacts of sexual assault on relationships and communities.[33] Starring alongside David Fynn and Tahirah Sharif, the film premiered at festivals like the Edmonton International Film Festival, underscoring her growing presence in socially resonant ensemble pieces. In 2025, she appeared in the sci-fi film Out There, directed by Simon Ryninks, which premiered in works-in-progress at the BFI London Film Festival in September 2025.[34][35] Her prior television experience in ensemble dramas has notably influenced these film castings, allowing her to bring layered authenticity to supporting characters.[1]Filmography
Television
Remy Beasley's breakthrough in television came with her recurring role in the comedy series Stella.- 2015–2017: Stella, Beyoncé Evans, 28 episodes.
- 2020: The Salisbury Poisonings, Georgia, miniseries.
- 2018: Sick of It, Maisie, 1 episode.
- 2018: Tourist Trap, Hari, miniseries.
- 2019: Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators, Portia Montgomery, 1 episode.
- 2023: Black Ops, PC Dolan, 2 episodes.[24]
- 2023: Maternal, Nia, 1 episode.[25]
- 2023: Still Up, Anna, 1 episode.
- 2023: Steeltown Murders, Young Christine Kappen, miniseries.
- 2022: The Walk-In, Detective Constable Victoria Henderson, miniseries.[36]
- 2024: Nightsleeper, Meg Hooton, miniseries.
- 2024: One Day, Suzanne, 1 episode.[37]
- 2025: Death Valley, Rhiannon Hopkins, series.
- 2025: The Guest, Lowri Evans, BBC series.[28]
Film
Remy Beasley began her screen career with short films before transitioning to feature-length projects, expanding her work beyond television in the 2010s.[2] Her film credits, listed chronologically, are as follows:| Year | Title | Role | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Twenty Questions | Bea | Short | Released |
| 2013 | Beat | Aggro Girl 2 | Short | Released |
| 2016 | Love Is Thicker Than Water | Brenda | Feature | Released |
| 2024 | Near Miss | Vic | Feature | Released |
| 2025 | Out There | DC Chrissie Bull | Feature | Post-production[35] |