Letter from the Chairman, Jo Brown 29/07 /2020
It is with a very sad heart that I have to inform you all that our friend John has passed away. John, as we all know, was an invaluable member of the Drama Society for over 50 years and I am sure we all have memories of sharing the stage with him in many a production. I personally will never forget him as my husband Albert Parker in ” When we are Married ” a part he played three times over the years and his performance as Crabtree in ” ‘Allo ‘Allo ” will always make me smile.
Unfortunately, John’s last years were plagued by illness and he was unable to continue to take an active part in the Society, however he was forever a big supporter of Billesdon Drama.
All our thoughts I know will be with Chris and the family at this very sad time and I am sure you will agree that a bit of Billesdon Drama Society has now been lost, but will never be forgotten.
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John as Bob in ” Pack of Lies” 1988 with Monica Turner.
and here with Anne Day in the same play.
In 1991, again with Monica Turner, in Plaza Suite.
As Albert Parker in When We are Married in 1994, one of three appearances in this role with the society.
Dancing at Lughnasa was a joy to perform, here is John as Jack in 1995.
1996 brought the first play in the new Coplow centre “Habeas Corpus” with John playing Shanks .
In 1997 John played Ezra in All in Good Time with the unforgettable line ” He walked through here like it were a public convenience “
In 2004 John narrates The Snowman in the Celebration of Christmas.
In 2013 John reprised the role of Roy Hubley in Plaza Suite.
These images have been scanned from photographs in the drama society’s archive. They are my personal selection drawn from the great variety of parts John has played over the years.