Barbara Stephens (actress)

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Barbara Stephens
OccupationActress
Years activec.1960-2005
Notable workHome and Away

Barbara Stephens is an Australian former actress, appearing on film, TV and in the theatre.[1]

Career

Stephens played the lead roles in 1960 TV play The Torrents,[2] 1976 ABC TV comedy series Who Do You Think You Are? (as Kelly)[3][4] and 1985 film Warming Up (as Juliet).[5] She appeared in the 1972 TV movie adaptation of Dust or Polish? (as Sadie) and the 1980 ABC TV movie adaptation of The Department.

She also played the recurring role of Barbara Stewart (Donald Fisher’s ex-wife and Alf Stewart’s sister) in Home and Away from 1988 to 1989. The character returned in 1996, but was portrayed by a different actress. Stephens reprised the role for a further episode in 2005, as a guest at Alf's 60th birthday party.

Stephens has had a broad theatre career[6] working for many of Australia's major theatre companies including Melbourne Theatre Company, St Martin’s Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Theatre Royal Sydney, Jane Street and Nimrod. She also worked extensively in productions for State Theatre Company of South Australia. She appeared in The Real Thing at the Athenaeum Theatre in 1984[7] and toured with Money and Friends for the Royal Queensland Theatre Company from 1991 to 1992[8][9][10] and in 1993 for the Hunter Valley Theatre Company.[11]

She was also known for playing an air hostess in advertisements for British Airways.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1971Bonjour BalwynChristine
1980Touch and GoJulie the Head Mistress
1985Warming UpJuliet Cavanagh-Fforbes
1986Playing Beatie BowJustine Crown
1994The Roly Poly ManNun

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1960The TorrentsLeadTV play
1970The Long ArmChristine Martin / Miss Bream2 episodes
1971Matlock PoliceKathy Curtin / Sheila Robinson2 episodes
1972A Nice Day at the OfficeJulie Minnott1 episode
1970–1975Division 4Various roles9 episodes
1972Dust or Polish?SadieTV movie
1976Who Do You Think You Are?Kelly13 episodes
1978Because He's My FriendMegTV movie
1978Run from the MorningHilary Pilowski6 episodes
1978Black BeautyVoiceAnimated TV movie
1978–1981Cop ShopElspeth Newman / Anne Southby / Lisa Turner5 episodes
1979Chopper SquadPaula1 episode
1979Money in the BankMaggieTV movie
1980The DepartmentTV movie
1986Mother and SonSusan Price1 episode
1986Hector's BunyipIrene BaileyTV movie
1983–1993A Country PracticeVarious roles5 episodes
1988–1989; 2005Home and AwayBarbara Stewart35 episodes
1993G.P.Wendy Morgan1 episode
1996Pacific DriveJill Marshall
1998AftershocksElaine GibsonTV movie
2003White Collar BlueEdith Franke1 episode

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes
1968A Midsummer Night’s DreamTheatre 62, Adelaide
1968The Pajama GameArts Theatre, Adelaide
1969The Secretary BirdPrincess Theatre, Melbourne with Harry M. Miller & AET Trust
1969Out of the CrocodileSt Martins Theatre, Melbourne
1969The TorrentsABC Television Studios, Sydney
1970The Secretary BirdMolly ForsytheCanberra Theatre with Harry M. Miller & AET Trust
1971The Happy AppleSt Martins Theatre, Melbourne
1972Don’s PartyJane Street Theatre, Sydney with NIDA & AET Trust
1972Jugglers ThreeUnion Hall, Adelaide with STCSA & AET Trust
1973Measure for MeasureUnion Hall, Adelaide with MTC & STCSA
1973A Certified MarriageArts Theatre, Adelaide with MTC & STCSA
1973OccupationsArts Theatre, Adelaide with STCSA
1973Hans KohlhaasUnion Hall, Adelaide with MTC & STCSA
1973; 1974The Comedy of ErrorsUnion Hall, Adelaide, Arts Theatre, Adelaide with MTC & STCSA
1974The Bride of Gospel PlaceArts Theatre, Adelaide with STCSA
1974Lola MontezArts Theatre, Adelaide
1975Blithe SpiritPlayhouse, Adelaide with STCSA
1977TravestiesCecily CarruthersNimrod Theatre, Sydney
1979The Bed Before YesterdayEllaTheatre Royal Sydney
1980; 1981Celluloid HeroesAlison MackayNimrod Theatre, Sydney, Theatre Royal Sydney
1981Every Burglar Has a Silver Lining / La VeniexianaSeymour Centre, Sydney
1982The Provok’d WifeBellindaNIDA Parade Theatre, Sydney
1983There's a Ghost on Clark Island!Clark Island, Sydney with Nimrod Theatre Company
1984The Real ThingAnnieMelbourne Athenaeum with MTC
1984CandidaCandidaRussell Street Theatre with MTC
1985BenefactorsJaneRussell Street Theatre with MTC
1987A Streetcar Named DesireStella KowalskiPlayhouse, Melbourne, Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney with MTC
1987Twelfth NightOliviaPlayhouse, Melbourne with MTC
1987A Chorus of DisapprovalHannah LlewellynPlayhouse, Melbourne, Canberra Theatre with MTC
1987Wet and DryPamRussell Street, Melbourne with MTC
1988A Small Family BusinessNorthside Theatre, Sydney
1988; 1989A Month of SundaysJuliaMarian Street Theatre, Sydney, Playhouse, Adelaide, Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane with Northside Theatre Company
1990RumorsClaire GanzComedy Theatre, Melbourne with Gary Penny Productions
1990Present LaughterLiz EssendinePlayhouse, Melbourne with MTC
1991Silence / A Slight AcheWoollahra Hotel, Sydney with The Lookout Theatre Club
1991The Hundred Year AmbushNewtown Theatre, Sydney
1991Conversation PeaceWharf Theatre, Sydney with STRUT Theatre
1991–1992Money and FriendsMargaretSuncorp Theatre, Brisbane, Sydney Opera House, Playhouse, Melbourne, Playhouse, Adelaide, Canberra Theatre, Playhouse, Newcastle, University of Newcastle
1994ChoiceNewcastle Civic Theatre, Bridge Theatre, Sydney, Q Theatre, Penrith with Riverina Theatre Company, Hunter Valley Theatre Company & Theatre South
1994Whispering DemonsPlayhouse, Perth with Perth Theatre Company
1995Dead White MalesJessica SquiresRegional Australian tour, Sydney Opera House, Glen Street Theatre, Sydney, Playhouse, Melbourne, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Newcastle Civic Theatre with STC
1996LivingstoneMarian Street Theatre, Sydney
1997The Memory of WaterMarian Street Theatre, Sydney with Northside Theatre Company
1998ComplicityMarian Street Theatre, Sydney
2000Split Down the MiddleJennyMarian Street Theatre, Sydney
2001God Only KnowsMarian Street Theatre, Sydney with Northside Theatre Company
2001This Other EdenBridge Theatre, Sydney with Theatre South
2002HamletGertrudeBridge Theatre, Sydney, Milton Theatre, Seymour Centre, Sydney, Riverside Theatres Parramatta with Theatre South
2003A ConversationPlayhouse, Canberra & regional NSW/VIC tour
2003Wicked SistersMonash University, Melbourne, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre with Griffin Theatre Company & Riverina Theatre Company

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References

  1. ↑ Gaind, Rama (22 February 1985), "Barbara: same face but New Idea", The Canberra Times
  2. ↑ Kelly, Frances (11 December 1969), "A play at last", The Canberra Times
  3. ↑ Adam, Victoria (3 November 1976), "Who Do You Think You Are?", Tribune
  4. ↑ Musgrove, Nan (20 October 1976), "A wonderful nose for showbiz", The Australian Women's Weekly
  5. ↑ Fox, Judith (31 January 1985), "Warming Up good, but gets us nowhere", The Sydney Morning Herald
  6. ↑ Barbara Stephens, AusStage
  7. ↑ Rainer, Anthony (24 February 1984), "Life, and portrayal", The Australian Women's Weekly
  8. ↑ Money and Friends, AusStage
  9. ↑ Nugent, Ann (3 August 1992), "Playwright strikes gold again", The Canberra Times
  10. ↑ Healy, Ken (16 August 1992), "These friends with money should have a brilliant tour", The Canberra Times
  11. ↑ Money and Friends, AusStage
  12. ↑ Plummer, Dale (19 September 1976), "Barbara's feet are on the ground", The Sydney Morning Herald
  13. ↑ "Barbara Stephens". AusStage.