I met Barry in the early 90s when I got my equity card working for Hull Truck. I was struck by his prescence and instantly aware that here was someone who made things happen. Spring Street was so full of energy, crackling with potential as productions toured throughout the UK and to the Staller International Festival in NYC. I look back on that time and picture Barry at it's core. Charismatic and fearless, the Alex Ferguson of Truck, he was tenacious, fair, and deeply sincere in his committment to giving and getting the best.

My thoughts are with his family.