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: BLUE – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Scott Theatre, University Of Adelaide
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
Callan Purcell captivated the audience from start to finish.
Review: HELIOS - ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at The Yurt At The Courtyard Of Curiosities At The Migration Museum
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
A touch of magic. Just go.
Review: MYTHOS: RAGNAROK – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at Umbrella Revolution At The Garden Of Unearthly Delights
February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024
It’s far more wrestling ring than Wagner’s Ring.
Review: THE NEW ABNORMAL – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at Goodwood Theatre And Studios
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
A fascinating and captivating exploration of a relationship under abnormal conditions.
Review: GRAV – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at Ruby's At Holden Street Theatres
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
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Review: FUR BABY, OR: THE LAST CHILD WEARS FUR – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at The Jade
February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024
Sylvia Brécko, is eager to talk and sing about her Fur Baby, Audrey.
Review: THE CHILDREN at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
A well-crafted production directed by Corey McMahon
Review: MISS SAIGON at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024
The performance, of course, received a standing ovation.
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Star Theatre 1, Star Theatres
November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023
The opening night performance was a big hit with the audience.
Review: WELCOME TO YOUR NEW LIFE at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
This is a tour de force for Erin James
Review: GOOD GRIEF at ARTS Theatre
November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023
Sue Wylie is wonderful in what is almost a one-woman show.
Review: SAUDARA SOUND SYSTEM - OZASIA FESTIVAL 2023 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023
I cannot recommend this show highly enough.
Review: THE BRIDAL LAMENT – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2023 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023
Her expressive vocals captivated the audience.
Review: GROW UP GRANDAD at Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre
October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023
A modest play, sentimental without being mawkish.
Review: BURIED TEABOWL – OKUNI – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2023 at Nexus Arts
October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023
A performance as multifaceted as Umiumare herself.
Review: INFINITELY CLOSER – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2023 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023
It was dreadful.
Review: 我咽下一枚铁做的月亮 - I SWALLOWED A MOON MADE OF IRON – OZASIA FESTIVAL 2023 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
This was a deeply moving and most memorable performance.
Review: 42ND STREET at ARTS Theatre
October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
Ben Saunders’s direction keeps the action flowing like champagne.
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