 I am sorry to report the sad news from Alec Atchison that John Stacey passed away a few days ago. John was a delightful person, and a joy to work with. John Dobson's archive records note that as well as being one of our most inventive designers (he designed 65 shows between 1970 and 2006) and he was not adverse to carrying a spear or two on stage (24 appearances - including several coarse acting roles).
He was Head of Design for a few years, but never really liked administration. He was also a member of the Pitshanger Poets for many years. John was also a talented painter, and I'm proud to own a work he painted of a Chiltern Hills landscape.
Alec says that John had been in a home for some time, first in Ealing, and latterly in Southall, but was taken into Ealing Hospital a week or so ago, and died there.
Doug King
Phillip Sheahan:
Sad news. I remember John very well. He had an engaging sense of humour as well as his talent as a designer. RIP John.
Lyn Langridge-Jones:
Sad news. I have fond memories of him, and his dry sense of humour.
Paul Collins
Thanks Doug - sad news.
Fiona Partington
Very sad news. He was a lovely, gentle, thoughtful soul - with a delightful sense of humour. Thanks for letting us know. xx
Maggie Turner
Thank you to Doug and Alec for passing on this sad news. We, too, have one of John Stacey's oil paintings on our wall.
Graham Bowe
John was one of the most delightful and talented people I have known.
Anne Neville
What a sad loss. I remember he made my cart for Mother Courage and I could pull it with one finger! He was a darling.
Michael Langridge
Sad news indeed. John was a lovely man, very talented and great fun to work with. He used to add little motifs to his sets like the odd mouse or spider. 'Just for the cast' he used to say.
Anne Gilmour
Very sad news indeed. He was a lovely man with a great sense of humour. I too have one of his paintings and recall his artistic talents. RIP.
Rachel Griffiths
Oh how sad. I remember him well as a spear carrier in Coarse Shakespeare. He came up to me wearing his Roman costume and said completely deadpan 'Does my bum look big in this?'
Howard Shepherdson
I am very saddened to hear this. A talented and lovely man. He designed for me when I did Noyes Fludde the opera outside Questors and his set was beautiful.
Sue Kendrick
So sorry to hear this sad news. I assisted John on my very first production.
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