Barbara Angell's educational journey began at PLC in Melbourne, where she laid the foundation for her future endeavors. She then pursued her passion for music at the esteemed Melba Conservatorium.
Her early career in the performing arts was marked by a stint as an actress with Melbourne's Little Theatre, followed by a four-year tenure as a dancer-comedian with the Tivoli Circuit. This experience honed her skills and prepared her for the next chapter of her life.
In 1959-60, Barbara Angell embarked on a journey to the United Kingdom, where she was introduced to the world of Revue and wrote comedy sketches, music, and lyrics. Upon her return to Australia, she formed her own Revue company and co-wrote and produced a series of successful stage shows.
Throughout the following years, Barbara Angell made numerous appearances on television and stage, including writing for the satirical "Mavis Bramston Show" and starring in it during its four-year run.
In 1969, Barbara Angell returned to England, where she spent the next two decades appearing in a wide range of productions, including films, TV dramas, and comedies such as "All Creatures Great and Small", "Shoestring", "Angels", and many others.
In addition to her performing career, Barbara Angell also served as the Artistic Director of the Association of Australian Artistes, based at the Australian High Commission in London. She also ran her own small theatre company, leasing the Arts Theatre in Great Newport Street, WC2, for lunchtime performances and directing a series of plays there.
Barbara Angell's prolific writing career has yielded three books to date: "The Entertainment Machine" (1972),"Voyage To Port Phillip, 1803" (1983),and "A Woman's War" (2003). Her most recent book, "The Coral Browne Story: Theatrical Life and Times of a Lustrous Australian", was published in Sydney in May 2007 by her own company, Angell Productions Pty Limited.
Throughout her life, Barbara Angell has been committed to giving back to her community. She has been involved with the Alzheimer's Societies of the United Kingdom and Australia, serving on the Council in the UK and later as President of the NSW (1991-3) and National chapters (1993-4).
