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.
Review: BEDSIDE MANNERS at ARTS Theatre
November 4, 2022
November 4, 2022
We deserve a good laugh, and that is what a farce can deliver.
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Goodwood Theatre
October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022
An exciting and passionate performance.
Review: BRIDGE OF DREAMS – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2022 at Her Majesty's Theatre
October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022
An extraordinary treat as part of the OzAsia Festival.
Review: DRAGON LADIES DON'T WEEP – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2022 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022
Hurry to the performance on Saturday at 1:30.
Review: ACTION STAR – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2022 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022
The hour or so flew past.
Review: A LOVE AFFAIR at Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
The play and the production sit so neatly in the Domain Theatre.
Review: LOST IN SHANGHAI – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2022 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022
A rewarding way to spend an hour or so.
Review: TERROR at Holden Street Theatres
October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022
One more excellent production from Red Phoenix
Review: SNAP – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2022 at Her Majesty's Theatre
October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022
The most enjoyable night we have had at the theatre in many, many years.
Review: ANNIE JR. at Goodwood Theatre
October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022
This was a most enjoyable evening at the theatre.
Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022
This is a fun, lively, funny production that really needs no introduction.
Review: AFTER ALL THIS at Rumpus, 100 Sixth Street, Bowden
October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022
It stays with you long after you leave the building.
Review: THE ELF ON A SHELF MUST DIE AND CHEATERS at Holden Street Theatres
October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022
Everybody had fun, and the audience had an enjoyable time.
Review: RENT at Queen's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022
The 1994 award-winning rock musical.
Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022
If you don’t already have tickets, you’d better hurry.
Review: SAVAGE at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022
Explosive, violent, urgent, and hugely physical.
Review: INTO THE WOODS at ARTS Theatre
September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022
Tickets are sure to be in short supply as word spreads.
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