Born in London, Barry was introduced to theatre as a small boy, through being taken to see traditional Christmas pantomimes, as well as discovering jazz and fine music at a very young age. High school found him loving the works of Shakespeare, as well as many other great playwrights, poets and novelists. Moving to Australia, he became a jazz musician, playing with big bands and his own small groups, then attended the Elder Conservatorium of Music at the University of Adelaide, playing with several orchestras. This led to playing in theatre pits, joining the chorus, playing character roles, playing lead roles (after moving into drama), then directing, set and lighting design, administrative roles on theatre boards and, finally, becoming a critic. After twenty years of writing he has now joined the Broadway World team to represent Adelaide, in South Australia. Barry is also a long time member of the prestigious Adelaide Critics Circle.
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Review: THE DEEEP BLUE SEA at Star Theatres
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Rob Croser directs the well-crafted production that we expect from Independent Theatre.
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Be sure to get tickets to this world premiere.
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A tribute to the hard work of the St Jude’s Players.
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November 9, 2024
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There are only three more performances, so book quickly.
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This was a moving and uplifting performance.
Review: MASKERADE at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres
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Sporadic Productions succeeds admirably.
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A delightful performance with a message.
Review: THE 39 STEPS at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
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How is it done? Wonderfully writes BroadwayWorld's critic.
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October 26, 2024
You don’t want to miss this one.
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A wonderful, immersive, and moving experience.
Review: MOSS PIGLET at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
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October 23, 2024
Theatre for young people deserves work of this quality writes our critic.
Review: VISITING MR GREEN at Domain Theatre
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It is personal, sympathetic, and very well done writes BroadwayWorld's critics.
Review: THE BOY FROM OZ at ARTS Theatre
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The Met is on a winner with this one says our critic in BWW's review of THE BOY FROM OZ.
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October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024
A superbly realised production.
Review: GREASE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
As an ensemble, the cast performs with great enthusiasm and precision. <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Read our critic's take. </span>
Review: THE LEFTOVERS at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
The four dancers interpreted Zoe Gay's choreography with extraordinary skill and athleticism.
Review: THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL 2024 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024
To hear it orchestrated for 67 musicians is a remarkable experience.
Review: A CHEERY SOUL at Holden Street Theatres
September 27, 2024
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A tour de force by Martha Lott as Miss Docker.
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The audience found plenty to laugh at.
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