Hooky Players
11 Jul 2023
John was a founder member of Hooky Players and appeared in the first ever production 'Murdered to Death', playing the character of Colonel Charles Craddock.
Beloved Husband of Deirdre, much loved Dad of Lucy, Jo and Catrina, and loving Pops of Leo, Rohan, Xavi, Albie, Barney, Jonty and Tahlia. John will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on Friday 4th August 2023, 1.00pm at North Oxfordshire Crematorium
John was a founder member of Hooky Players and appeared in the first ever production 'Murdered to Death', playing the character of Colonel Charles Craddock. He featured in several plays over the years as well as in numerous pantomimes in which he was often cast into titled roles - for instance, King Richard the Lionheart in Robin Hood, Sir Arthur in The Pied Piper of Hamlyn and King Henry in St George and the Dragon. He also turned his hand to directing when the Players staged their 2012 pantomime 'Treasure Island'. John's final performance was as the Sultan of Morocco in the 2015 pantomime, Dick Whittington. John had such a genial approach to acting and took his roles, and all that entailed very seriously without losing sight of the fact that amateur dramatics is an enjoyable and fun leisure activity.
Rest in peace John. From your fellow thespians in Hooky Players
Old actors never die - they just perform on a different stage
Credits:
Murdered to Death - Colonel Charles Craddock - 2001 June
Find The Lady - Tim Cantel - 2002 June
Robin Hood & The Babes in The Wood - King Richard the Lionheart - 2002 January
Blithe Spirit - Prompt - 2003 June
Old-Time Music Hall Review - Ensemble Cast - 2003 September
Secondary Cause of Death - Cardew Longfellow - 2004 June
Secondary Cause of Death - Colonel Charles Craddock - 2004 June
The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Sir Arthur Mow - 2004 January
A Tomb With A View - Marcus Tomb - 2005 September
Strictly For The Birds - Inspector Irving - 2008 June
St George & The Dragon - King Henry - 2010 February
Dick Turpin Rides Again - Peter Dimwit - 2011 January
Role Play - Derek Jobson - 2012 September
Treasure Island - Director - 2012 January
Snow White - King Hector of Pleasantland - 2014 January
Dick Whittington - Sultan of Morocco - 2016 January