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: MR BAILEY'S MINDER at St. Jude's Hall, Brighton
August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023
The play leaves you guessing, and caring.
Review: GIRL SHUT YOUR MOUTH at The Breakout, at The Mill
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
A complex and emotionally powerful play.
Review: THE FLICK at Stirling Community Theatre
July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023
It is a long play, where very little happens.
Review: COLOURS OF SPAIN – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL 2023 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023
An evening where familiar ingredients were taken to a higher level.
Review: PACO LARA QUARTET: DUENDE – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL 2023 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
I am sure he’ll be back again soon.
Review: ANTOINE BOYER AND YEORE KIM WITH SPECIAL GUEST KATHLEEN HALLORAN – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVA at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
Let’s hope that they visit Australia again soon.
Review: MELBOURNE GUITAR QUARTET AND ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023
A thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours.
Review: JOSEPH TAWADROS WITH SPECIAL GUEST CONNOR WHYTE – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL 2023 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023
He is a consummate entertainer.
Review: THE MILK CARTON KIDS – ADELAIDE GUITAR FESTIVAL 2023 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
There is a strong sense both of nostalgia and regret in what they do.
Review: CARRY THEM WITH US, Album
July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023
That Brìghde Chaimbeul is a very fine piper goes without saying.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
Stefanie Jones is wonderful as Mary Poppins.
Review: TICK, TICK… BOOM! at Queen's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023
What did our critic think of TICK, TICK… BOOM! at Queen’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre?
Review: LOST IN A DREAM: THE LIFE AND SONGS OF CHET BAKER - ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023
Chet Baker was, and still remains, a very popular musician.
Review: HOOTENANNY – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023
Mark Nadler left everybody wanting more, much more.
Review: ENGORGED – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023
Don’t miss a chance to see Reuben Kaye.
Review: THE OLD RAZZLE DAZZLE: AN EVENING OF LIES, LYING, AND LIARS – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
Mar Nadler doesn’t perform cabaret; he IS cabaret.
Review: COME IN SPINNER: THE CONCERT – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
The great songs kept coming.
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