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: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
This is more than a musical; it is a spectacle.
Review: FLIGHT at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
A production to remember.
Review: UNESCO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY CONCERT at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
A wonderfully varied evening of jazz.
Review: THE OTHER PLACE at ARTS Theatre
April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025
The Rep has a production of which to be justly proud.
Feature: STATE THEATRE’S KIMBERLEY AKIMBO LAUNCH at State Theatre Company’s Rehearsal Rooms.
April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025
The State Theatre Company of South Australia launched their upcoming musical
Review: THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025
A superb example of stage and theatre craft.
Review: MUM’S GIFT at ARTS Theatre
April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
Will Mum get her wings? There’s only one way to find out.
Review: LIFE WITHOUT ME at Stirling Community Theatre
March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025
A fascinating and complex piece of theatre.
Review: SISTER ACT at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
This bright and bubbly musical is sure to attract large audiences.
Review: CLUB AMOUR – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2025 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
The whole evening had felt clumsy, awkward, and without focus.
Review: CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN: LOVE LETTER – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2025 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Let’s hope that we don’t have to wait too long for another visit.
Review: INNOCENCE – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2025 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
This will be talked about for a long time to come.
Review: THE POETRY GARDEN – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2025 at Courtyard At Treasury 1860
March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025
One of those little nuggets of pure gold that can be found in the Adelaide Fringe.
Review: A QUIET LANGUAGE – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2025 at Odeon Theatre, Norwood
February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Here's to the next 60 years of Australia's premiere dance company.
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