Background Details

Education:

St Peter's College

University of Warwick

Central School of Speech & Drama

University of Central England

Full CRB for working with children

Full Driving Licence

Equity Member

References may be obtained from

Professor Julian Pike - Head of Vocal Studies, Birmingham Conservatoire

Paul Herbert - Director of Production. Midlands Arts Centre

"...brilliant visual masterstroke"
Opera Magazine

"intelligent direction from Michael Barry...constantly throwing the emphasis on well-delivered text"
Opera Magazine

"imaginative Michael Barry...clarity... subtle details in the plot..."
Birmingham Post

As an Actor roles have included;

Role	Play
Sydney Carton	A Tale of Two Cities
Emcee	Cabaret
Ariel	The Tempest
Prince Andre	War & Peace
Uncle Ernie	Wallop Mrs Cox
Sammy Duggins	Riding the Number 8
Sweeney Todd	Sweeney Todd
Various	Side by Side by Sondheim
Various	BBC's Local & Live
Various Comparing roles including; Mario Lanza Opera Prize, Ogden Nash Poetry Awards, Viva Musica and the Ohio State Youth Choir