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 MAGIC FLUTE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025
A thought-provoking reworking of Mozart's popular opera.
Review: NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH at St Jude's Hall
August 10, 2025
August 10, 2025
Ah, memories. Where would we be without them?
Review: THE WATSONS at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025
I have not laughed so much at the theatre in God knows how long.
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD at ARTS Theatre
July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025
Be quick to book if you need a good laugh.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025
You only have until next weekend to see this sensational production.
Review: A STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION at The Studio, Holden Street Theatres
June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025
A mesmerising eighty minutes of theatre.
Review: BOBBY FOX – MR. ENTERTAINMENT – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2025 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025
Mr. Entertainment was a fitting title.
Review: JOANNE HARTSTONE - THE SMART GIRL’S GUIDE TO BREAKING UP – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2025 at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025
An hilarious cabaret show that deserves repeating at a later date.
Review: JACOB COLLIER – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2025 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025
One of the most joyous experiences of my life.
Review: THE 2025 VARIETY GALA – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2025 at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025
You never know what will happen in a cabaret show.
Review: BERLIN CABARET – ADELAIDE CABARET FRINGE 2025 at Arthur Art Bar
June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025
Hopefully, there’ll be more revivals in the future.
Review: THE PENELOPIAD at The Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
It is a poignant moment in that great epic, The Odyssey.
Review: LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025
A rewarding evening of theatre.
Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at ARTS Theatre
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see this musical.
Review: ORDINARY PEOPLE at Star Theatres
May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025
A captivating and thought-provoking performance.
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at ARTS Theatre
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
The fine singing of father and son is one of the highlights of the production.
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.
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