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.
BWW Review: TARANTARA TARANTARA at ARTS Theatre
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
Tarantara Tarantara is a show with its own built-in fanfare.
BWW Feature: FINAL CURTAIN CALL FOR ADELAIDE'S MUCH-LOVED BAKEHOUSE THEATRE
May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022
An era will be over.
BWW Review: ARCHIE ROACH – TELL ME WHY at Her Majesty's Theatre
April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022
The concert was, of course, superb.
BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Bakehouse Theatre
April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022
If the production is not already sold out, it definitely should be.
BWW Review: SEAGULL at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022
This is the 2011 translation, replacing censored sections.
BWW Review: VINCENT IN BRIXTON at St. Jude's Hall, Brighton
April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022
What would Vincent van Gogh have been like as a young man?
BWW Review: EXPOSED at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
This is another triumph for Restless Dance.
BWW Review: BONE CAGE – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2022 at Hartley Playhouse, Magill Campus, University Of South Australia, Or Watch From Home
April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022
This is an important piece of work.
BWW Review: STAGE KISS at Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre
April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
Fun and filled with laugh-out-loud comic moments.
BWW Review: THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Her Majesty's Theatre
March 28, 2022
March 28, 2022
A theatrically imaginative and musically expressive production. See what BWW's critic thinks about this production.
BWW Review: VARIETY GALA - ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2022 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 26, 2022
March 26, 2022
The red carpet launch of the annual Festival.
BWW Review: ELLA AT ZARDI'S – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2022 at The Jade
March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
She is simply the best jazz singer that I have ever heard.
BWW Review: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2022 at Her Majesty's Theatre
March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
A stunning performance by Eryn Jean Norvill in the role of Dorian Gray.
BWW Review: WOMADELAIDE 2022 - DAY 4 at Botanic Park
March 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
I have been lucky enough to be involved with this festival for many years.
BWW Review: WOMADELAIDE 2022 - DAY 3 at Botanic Park
March 14, 2022
March 14, 2022
The third of a four-day multicultural celebration.
BWW Review: THE GOLDEN COCKEREL – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2022 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
A biting political satire.
BWW Review: CONCEPTUAL CONTINUITY: LÄTHER PLAY THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2022 at Osmond Terrace Function Centre, Norwood Hotel
March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022
One of my favourite ensembles performed impossible music live.
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