Barry Creyton – August 16th, 2026

Barry Creyton – August 16th, 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities August 19, 2026 Duration: 12:23

Barry Creyton, remembered fondly by Baby Boomers for his sharp wit on The Mavis Bramston Show, returns to the spotlight with the release of his new memoir Beyond Togetherness – A Life. The book traces his expansive career as an actor, television personality, satirist, playwright, director and author, offering candid reflections on six decades in the arts. Audiences can explore his story now through the newly published memoir, available nationally.

 

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Duration: 0:00
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Duration: 10:09
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Duration: 15:38
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Duration: 14:50
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