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: IT'S A SIN: SONGS OF LOVE AND SHAME – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023
A wonderful performance, but sadly, here for only one night.
Review: PARIS COMBO – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023
This was a packed ninety minutes of superb music.
Review: THE 2023 VARIETY GALA – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2023 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023
Once again, the Gala was a wonderful night out.
Review: COMPANY at ARTS Theatre
June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023
One of Sondheim’s greatest, and most beautifully constructed works.
Interview: Mark Nadler. BARRY LENNY INTERVIEWED THE CABARET ICON, MARK NADLER, appearing at the Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023
Get ready, Nadelaide. Mark Nadler is coming.
Review: THE SUICIDE at The Studio, Holden Street Theatres
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
Another sure-fire hit for Red Phoenix.
Review: ULSTER AMERICAN at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
A standing ovation, and a demand for a second curtain call.
Review: ASCENT at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
I was struck by Jesse Scales's absolute control.
Review: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
Engaging and very funny.
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
Jimi Bani is totally loveable.
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
Caroline Craig catches your attention right from the start.
Review: VALUE FOR MONEY at Odeon Theatre
April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
This is an exploration of all that makes us human.
Review: COMPETITIVE TENDERNESS at The Arts Centre, Port Noarlunga
April 29, 2023
April 29, 2023
The opening night audience had a great time, with lots of laughs.
Review: ALL ABOUT EVE at St. Jude's Hall
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
Olivia Jane Parker’s achievement in adapting the film deserves loud applause.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023
This is a new Australian production.
Review: MISS JULIE (AFTER STRINDBERG) at Goodwood Theatre And Studios
April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023
One of the finest performances on an Adelaide stage in a very long time
Review: THE CORN IS GREEN at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023
Opening night attendance was high, so hurry to book.
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