is probably best known in the UK for his hilarious two-man National Theatre of Brent, which has become a legend in British theatre, television, and radio. (The National Theatre of Brent now consists of Mr. Barlow, John Ramm, and Martin Duncan.)  Their legendary two-man epics for the theatre include The Charge of the Light Brigade, Zulu!, The Black Hole of Calcutta, Wagner's Right Cycle, The Complete Guide to Sex, Love Upon the Throne: The Charles and Diana Story (Olivier Award nomination), and The Wonder of Sex. Mr. Barlow also wrote the libretto for Judgement of Paris for the Covent Garden Venture and Requiem for a Relationship for the Gogmagog Theatre Company. His film and television writing credits include Messiah, Van Gogh (Prix Futura Berlin Film Festival), Revolution!! (Best Comedy Film, Jerusalem Film Festival), The Young Visiters starring Jim Broadbent and Hugh Laurie, The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, and Massive Landmarks of the 20th Century. His radio writing includes "The Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare," "The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience" with Imelda Staunton; and with the National Theatre of Brent, "All the World's a Globe"  and "The Complete and Utter History of the Mona Lisa". As an actor, Mr. Barlow's theatre credits include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Loot, and Toad in Alan Bennett's The Wind in the Willows. He also appeared in the films Shakespeare in Love, Notting Hill, The Girl from Rio, Bridget Jones' Diary, and most recently Nanny McPhee.