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: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Goodwood Theatre And Studios
April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024
It's a compelling performance by Benji Riggs.
Review: A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS at ARTS Theatre
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
An enjoyable evening of light entertainment.
Review: BLACKBIRD at Holden Street Theatres
April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024
Harrower’s script is superb, and they pour themselves into the story.
Review: THE WHARF REVUE – PRIDE IN PREJUDICE at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024
An Australian institution.
Review: THE EXPLORERS CLUB at Stirling Community Theatre
March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
A gloriously silly show that will tickle your funny bone.
Review: BASKERVILLE - A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at ARTS Theatre
March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024
A familiar story that has been given a comic twist.
Review: THE BOY WITH THE GOLDEN FOX – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at Norwood Town Hall, Don Pyatt Hall
March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
A tale with a genealogy stretching back to the dawn of storytelling.
Review: WAYFINDER – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024
A technological and visual tour de force.
Review: ANTIGONE IN THE AMAZON – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024
The most important work in this year’s Adelaide Festival.
Review: TIME MACHINE – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
Avoid like the plague if over the age of nine.
Review: MARROW – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Odeon Theatre
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
Australia's oldest dance company is one of the finest dance companies in the world.
Review: ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING: NIGHT SONGS - ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024
A group of singular and extraordinary musicians
Review: GRAND THEFT THEATRE – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Tālava (Latvian Hall)
March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024
A gloriously chaotic couple of hours.
Review: THE THREEPENNY OPERA – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024
An exceptionally fine group of musicians and singers.
Review: PRIVATE VIEW - ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Odeon Theatre
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024
Restless Dance Company left me reeling in an emotional whirlwind.
Review: THE MOUTH INSIDE THE MOUTH – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at Studio 166 At Goodwood Theatre And Studios
March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024
Experimental, quirky, even bizarre performances.
Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE LAST ACT – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at Studio 166 At Goodwood Theatre And Studios
March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024
This is an hour of fine theatre that will captivate you.
Review: THE NIGHTINGALE AND OTHER FABLES – ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024
It is as visually rich as it is aurally.
Review: WE'RE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MUSIC - LÄTHER PLAY THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA - ADELAIDE FRINGE 20 at Governor Hindmarsh Hotel.
March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
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Review: APPRAISAL – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2024 at The Ballroom, Ayers House
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
The rapport between Tim Marriott and Stefanie Rossi is electric.
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