JohnBarningham
- Producer
- Director
- Executive
John Barningham was a creative force in early New Zealand television, producing music shows with stars Max Cryer, Ray Columbus, and The Chicks. He co-produced Geoff Murphy’s eclectic music and comedy series Blerta, and later worked on high profile Australian dramas The Sullivans and Sara Dane. Back in New Zealand, Barningham served as Programme Controller for TV2 before his passing in April 1987.
Screenography
Biography
John Barningham was a creative force in the early years of New Zealand television. Born in Te Kuiti in 1943, Barningham grew up in Avondale, Auckland, where he got an early start with community theatre. As a teenager, he performed in boy scout revue shows and co-founded the Avondale Theatre, which later merged with the Mount Eden Community Players.
Awards
1977 Feltex Television Awards (New Zealand)
Best Light Entertainment: Blerta
“My job is more concerned with making sure the actors interpret their scripts accurately, so we see the attitudes of the characters rather than the actors.”