Rhys Lawson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Ben Barber. The actor's casting was announced on 18 May 2011 and he began filming his first scenes the week before opposite established cast members Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy) and Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy). Barber said he loved his character and was looking forward to what was ahead. He made his debut screen appearance on 13 July 2011. In November 2012, it was announced that Barber would be leaving Neighbours and Rhys made his last screen appearance on 20 March 2013.
Before his arrival on screen, Barber described Rhys as being determined and focused, while Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy said his arrival would cause a stir. Rhys is ambitious, persuasive and manipulative. His profile on the official Neighbours website states that he believes Erinsborough is "a bit of a backwater", while he is more of a city guy. Rhys is an enthusiastic young doctor and often riles his colleague, Karl, in his quest to become a surgeon. He wants to succeed and can justify why he does certain things, which hurt other people. Rhys is good at separating his work life from his home life and he knows how to have a good time. Barber revealed that Rhys does have a sensitive side and he can mean well.
One of the character's earliest storylines saw him becoming caught up in Karl and Susan Kennedy's marital problems, while treating their friend, Jim Dolan (Scott Parmeter). Rhys was with Jim when he died and he remained affected by his death for a long time. Rhys had a one-night stand with Kate Ramsay (Ashleigh Brewer), which left Kate feeling awkward around him. Rhys became determined to join the hospital's surgical training programme and was devastated when he missed out on a place. Rhys then romantically pursued Erin Salisbury (Elise Jansen) and through his manipulative behaviour he forced her to quit the programme. Exploration of the character's backstory began after his mother was introduced and Barber believed this would allow the audience to see why Rhys has become who he is.
RhysLawson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Ben Barber. The actor's casting was announced on 18 May 2011...
Look up Rhys in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rhys or Rhŷs is a popular Welsh given name (usually male) that is famous in Welsh history and is also...
treated by RhysLawson (Ben Barber). Rhys believes Lucas is not "pulling his weight" with Vanessa and the baby and he starts looking out for her. Rhys helps...
(born 25 August 1984) is an Australian actor best known for playing RhysLawson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. Barber grew up in Warrnambool...
Johnston 2005, p.209. Kilkelly, Daniel (26 November 2012). "'Neighbours': Rhys, Andrew and Sophie to leave show". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 November 2012...
theatre, Lawson previously starred in the London revival of Pal Joey. He starred as the lead in Above Their Station, a sitcom for the BBC written by Rhys Thomas...
(Scott Parmeter), some medical advice and manages to rile the new doctor, RhysLawson (Ben Barber). Malcolm returns home for a visit and detects all is not...
Sydney Morning Herald. p. 83. Retrieved 4 April 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Rhys (12 July 2003). "Interviews – Joy Chambers". Perfectblend. Retrieved 5 May...
what she did. When Kate and Rhys meet again, they have different attitudes to their one-night stand. Brewer opined Rhys is a "bit of a player", so it...
always helped her with an episode, and instead she relies on help from RhysLawson (Ben Barber). Woodburne revealed Karl asks Susan to slow down, but she...
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own monologue), Katherine Kelly Lang, André Rieu, Paula Abdul and Jamie Lawson. Mischa Barton will appear when Neighbours returns later in 2023. The theme...
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does not become pregnant. Sonya and Toadie undergo fertility tests and RhysLawson (Ben Barber) tells them that Toadie has a low sperm count. After almost...
of sense, and he just comes on to the scene because he works with Dr RhysLawson. They become friends, and from that he starts seeing other people who...
him to change his mind, as he has just purchased a cruise. Lou asks RhysLawson (Ben Barber) to give him a check-up to see if he has a medical condition...
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Dr. Darcy Tyler Dr. Peggy Newton Dr. Demi Vinton Dr. Doug Harris Dr. RhysLawson Dr. Martin Chambers Geoff Paine Lisa Armytage Shaunna O'Grady Alan Fletcher...
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