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John Toogood (17 Dec 1944 - 27 Mar 2019)
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In loving memory of John Toogood who sadly passed away on 27th March 2019.
Father; brother; son; Theatre General Manager; jazz fanatic; published author; lively dancer; talented carpenter; snazzy dresser; bingo caller; keen gardener; grasstrack & motorcycle racing fan; a man with a contagious laugh and trademark hat who lived life to the full.
However you knew our beloved and much admired dad John, we'd like to invite you to celebrate his life with us on Friday 26th April 2019, 13:00, St Mary Magdalene Church, Bailgate, Lincoln. Followed by a reception at the Tower Hotel, 14:00 - 17:00. All are welcome.
No flowers by request. But if you would like to make a donation to Cancer Research in John's name, you can find the details on this page.
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A respected Theatre Company Manager and General Manager, mostly in the West End and on Number One tours, John was also a stalwart of SMA for many years and our Board Chair from 1984, serving in that capacity or as a Board Director until his retirement in 2001. John was always a great advocate and supporter of SMA and the craft of Company and stage management; his charm, wit, and storytelling kept us all entertained when we met at various events; he will be sadly missed here at SMA and by many colleagues in the industry.
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Unique. I feel very lucky to have met and enjoyed John's company.
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John we will miss you dearly xx
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Goodbye John,
Thanks for some great memories of our time in the West End together.
God bless. Maureen x
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John you will be sorely missed. You spread sunshine. Keep dancing up there xxx
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So sad to lose you Tooey. I’ve known you for so long, and all that time you have been such a great support for me. You’ve been with me through two weddings, first as Best Man and then as a loyal friend. There are so many times I will remember. Thank you for everything, Tooey. GP
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we had some good times in europe at grasstrack meetings
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My friendship with John 'Old Timer ' Toogood was through our common interest in grass track history and we only met up face to face at some of the bigger grass track meetings with phone calls being our main way of answering the many questions that used to pop up regarding missing results and former meetings / riders etc. I will miss our chats as well as seeing the great man in person. R.I.P. John it was great fun while it lasted.
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Will be sadly missed but never forgotten god bless.
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John outside his old digs with passer by
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Outside our shared digs in Canning Street, Liverpool 8 ,renamed the legendary '13 Club' where unsuspecting but not unwilling guests were entertained after the other clubs closed for the night, Nuff said! Nice one Toosie, miss it all, especially you.
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John with John Lennon outside the cavern culb
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Very sad news . John and I had the best of times at the Liverpool playhouse in the 70's . John was a big influence in my career .We had so much fun , it was a pleasure to have John as a friend. God Bless.
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Very sad news . John and I had the best times at the Liverpool playhouse in the 70's .John was a big influence in my career , we had so much fun , it was a pleasure to have John as a friend . God bless .
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John receiving his David Ayliff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Stage Management at the SMA Awards 2016
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John I’ll remember you in your YSL suit over dinner and in your leather “clubbin” hat dancing the night away. I’m so lucky to have got to know you. I’d say RIP but I doubt that you’re resting or peaceful even now. X
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BOVTS tour to the Atheneum Theatre 1966 in Plymouth. Tricia Martin, Richard Glyn Lewis, Roger Jeffries (our teacher on the Technical Course) & John. Cricks, we all look so young!😊
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Are you sure? Sweet thing doesn't look old enough to drink a pint!
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1969 - ‘The Boss’. Liverpool Playhouse. During the last programme of the season - Music Hall - John decided that the SM team needed to be occupied in a useful manner & maintain the ‘Haystack’ above the stage. It was a bit of a frolic 😊 but it got done!
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Those were also 'my' Toosie days. Me at the ramshackle Everyman, he lording it at the esteemed Playhouse and both of us sharing a multi bed sit house in the infamous Canning Street, Liverpool 8. What crazy heady days! What fun and happiness. What dreams we all had-most of them requited, and proud to be of service and part of the business. We were a force around the Clubs in 1969-70 and Toosie always danced me off the floor with the ladies....and ever since!
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Memories....
Being treated like royalty at the Prince Edward
Hearing about your adventures cycling around London (carrying CPR kit...)
Your fabulous 70th party...you singing and dancing your socks off...surrounded by so many lovely friends, family, beauties...and amazing band!
Have already shed a few tears, and raised a glass
Jane (of Jon & Jane)
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Just playing the beautiful 'Don't Look Back' (John Lee Hooker and Van Morrison)
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I have just come across this news with great sadness. John was such a great friend and supporter of GRAB - Grantham's Big Band. I remember he suggested we play Ted Heath's arrangement of the Lincolnshire Poacher on Lincolnshire day - our first big gig. He gave us several fantastic write-ups and hardly missed one of our gigs, sadly being unable to come more recently because of his illness. It was a privilege to know him. Goodbye Mister Bojangles. Wherever you are, do the old soft shoe shuffle when we play again.
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So sad to hear that you'd just been cleared after treatment. Just make sure you get them all organised 'Up There' John- as you always do.
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John outside his old digs with passer by
John with John Lennon outside the cavern culb
John receiving his David Ayliff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Stage Management at the SMA Awards 2016
John I’ll remember you in your YSL suit over dinner and in your leather “clubbin” hat dancing the night away. I’m so lucky to have got to know you. I’d say RIP but I doubt that you’re resting or peaceful even now. X
BOVTS tour to the Atheneum Theatre 1966 in Plymouth. Tricia Martin, Richard Glyn Lewis, Roger Jeffries (our teacher on the Technical Course) & John. Cricks, we all look so young!😊
1969 - ‘The Boss’. Liverpool Playhouse. During the last programme of the season - Music Hall - John decided that the SM team needed to be occupied in a useful manner & maintain the ‘Haystack’ above the stage. It was a bit of a frolic 😊 but it got done!
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