Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin is a musician, actor, writer and comedian.
He is the multiple Olivier and Helpmann Award-winning, Tony and Grammy nominated composer-lyricist of two stage musicals, Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day.
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Tim is the multiple Olivier and Helpmann Award-winning, Tony and Grammy nominated composer-lyricist of two stage musicals, Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day. The feature film of Matilda the Musical was released in 2022.
As a singer-songwriter and comedian, he has toured the UK, US and Australia, selling out some of the world’s most iconic venues, including The Royal Albert Hall, The Sydney Opera House, and Wembley Arena. He has released four specials, including Back (2022) and Tim Minchin Vs the Heritage Orchestra Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2012).
His 2020 studio album, Apart Together, debuted at #3 on the Australian charts and reached top 30 in the UK.
Screen acting roles include his AACTA award-winning Lucky Flynn in Upright, Atticus Fetch in season 6 of Californication, Friar Tuck in Robin Hood (2018), a Logie award-winning Smasher Sullivan in the ABC's Secret River, and Darius Cracksworth in the upcoming Disney Plus series, The Artful Dodger.
He is the head writer and a co-producer of Upright, his writing earning him an Australian Writer’s Guild (AWGIE) award.
Stage acting roles include his acclaimed Judas in the 2013-14 Arena Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Sydney Theatre Company.
He was the voice of Shaun Tan’s Oscar winning The Lost Thing, of Pretty Boy in Netflix’s Back To The Outback and of Chihoohoo in the upcoming Scary Girl.
He has released a graphic novel, Storm, and two children’s books. He is a member of the Order of Australia and has received three honorary doctorate of letters. His acceptance speech for his UWA doctorates has been viewed over 150 million times.
Film
| TIM MINCHIN : BACK : LIVE Writer/Lead Performer | TIM MINCHIN : BACK : LIVE - Writer/Lead Performer | 2022 | |
| Matilda the Movie Writer and Composer | Matilda the Movie - Writer and Composer | Theatrical release UK only & Netflix worldwide | 2022 |
| Back to the Outback Pretty Boy | Back to the Outback - Pretty Boy | Theatrical release and streaming on Netflix | 2021 |
| Robin Hood Friar Tuck | Robin Hood - Friar Tuck | 2018 |
Television
| Upright : Series 2 Writer / Creator / Lead Performer | Upright : Series 2 - Writer / Creator / Lead Performer | SKY Atlantic | 2022 |
| Upright Writer / Creator / Lead Performer | Upright - Writer / Creator / Lead Performer | Sky Atlantic | 2019 |
| Squinters Paul | Squinters - Paul | 2018 | |
| Californication Atticus | Californication - Atticus | Show Time | 2013 |
| Andrew Lloyd Webber 40 Musical Years Judas | Andrew Lloyd Webber 40 Musical Years - Judas | ITV 1 | 2013 |
| 8 Out of 10 Cats Guest | 8 Out of 10 Cats - Guest | Channel 4 | 2011 |
| Ruth Jones’s Easter Treat Himself | Ruth Jones’s Easter Treat - Himself | BBC 2 | 2011 |
| Late and Live Guide to Comedy Himself | Late and Live Guide to Comedy - Himself | BBC1 Scotland | 2011 |
| Car Pool Himself | Car Pool - Himself | Dave | 2010 |
| Dave Gorman: Genius Himself | Dave Gorman: Genius - Himself | BBC 2 | 2010 |
| 8 Out of 10 Cats Himself | 8 Out of 10 Cats - Himself | Channel 4 | 2010 |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks Host | Never Mind the Buzzcocks - Host | BBC 2 | 2010 |
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross Himself | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross - Himself | BBC 1 | 2010 |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks Panellist | Never Mind the Buzzcocks - Panellist | BBC 2 | 2009 |
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross Himself | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross - Himself | BBC 1 | 2009 |
| Secret Policeman's Ball Performer | Secret Policeman's Ball - Performer | Channel 4 | 2008 |
| Comedy Cuts II Performer | Comedy Cuts II - Performer | ITV | 2007 |
| Comedy Shuffle Performer | Comedy Shuffle - Performer | BBC 3 | 2007 |
Awards
| WINNER : BEST COMEDY PERFORMER Lucky | WINNER : BEST COMEDY PERFORMER - Lucky | Upright | 2020 |
| WINNER : BEST COMEDY SERIES - UPRIGHT Writer | WINNER : BEST COMEDY SERIES - UPRIGHT - Writer | Upright | 2020 |
| Best Musical New York Drama Critics' Circle award | Best Musical - New York Drama Critics' Circle award | 2013 | |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Musical – Tim Minchin, Jesus Christ Superstar WhatsOnStage Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Musical – Tim Minchin, Jesus Christ Superstar - WhatsOnStage Awards | 2013 | |
| Olivier Awards Winner | Olivier Awards - Winner | Best Musical - Matilda | 2012 |
| The London Newcomer of the Year for Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical WhatsOnStage Awards | The London Newcomer of the Year for Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical - WhatsOnStage Awards | 2012 | |
| Best New Musical for Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly, Matilda The Musical WhatsOnStage Awards | Best New Musical for Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly, Matilda The Musical - WhatsOnStage Awards | 2012 | |
| Chortle Award Best Music or Variety Act | Chortle Award - Best Music or Variety Act | 2011 | |
| Nominated for ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release | Nominated for ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release - | 2011 | |
| Chortle Award Best Tour - Tim Minchin and his Orchestra | Chortle Award - Best Tour - Tim Minchin and his Orchestra | 2011 | |
| Best New Australian Work for Tim Minchin Vs Sydney Symphony Helpmann Award | Best New Australian Work for Tim Minchin Vs Sydney Symphony - Helpmann Award | 2011 | |
| YOUNG AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN THE UK Australia Day UK Awards 2011 | YOUNG AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN THE UK - Australia Day UK Awards 2011 | 2011 | |
| The Helpmann Award for Best New Australian Work The Helpmann Awards | The Helpmann Award for Best New Australian Work - The Helpmann Awards | Tim Minchin & Sydney Symphony | 2011 |
| Matilda wins Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards Evening Standard Awards | Matilda wins Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards - Evening Standard Awards | 2010 | |
| The Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Show 2009 The Helpmann Awards | The Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Show 2009 - The Helpmann Awards | 2009 | |
| Best Newcomer Perrier Awards | Best Newcomer - Perrier Awards | 2005 |
Theatre and Live Performance
| An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano Himself | An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano - Himself | 2023 | |
| Groundhog Day music and lyrics | Groundhog Day - music and lyrics | The Old Vic | 2019 |
| Back - UK Tour Writer / Perfomer | Back - UK Tour - Writer / Perfomer | 2019 | |
| Back - Australia Tour Writer / Performer | Back - Australia Tour - Writer / Performer | 2019 | |
| Matilda The Musical music and lyrics | Matilda The Musical - music and lyrics | Broadway, USA tour, Australia | 2013 |
| Tim Minchin vs the Orchestra Live Performer | Tim Minchin vs the Orchestra - Live Performer | Australia Tour | 2012 |
| Matilda The Musical music and lyrics | Matilda The Musical - music and lyrics | West End, London | 2011 |
| Uncaged Monkeys in "Night of 200 Billion Stars" Live Performer | Uncaged Monkeys in "Night of 200 Billion Stars" - Live Performer | UK Tour | 2011 |
| Tim Minchin and his Orchestra Live Performer | Tim Minchin and his Orchestra - Live Performer | UK Arena Tour | 2010 — 2011 |
| Big Chill Festival | Big Chill Festival - | 2009 | |
| Ready For This? Live Performer | Ready For This? - Live Performer | UK Tour | 2009 |
| Ready For This? Live Performer | Ready For This? - Live Performer | Australia/New Zealand Tour | 2009 |
| So Fing Rock Writer and Performer | So Fing Rock - Writer and Performer | 2008 | |
| Ready For This? Live Performer | Ready For This? - Live Performer | UK Tour | 2008 |
| Ready For This? Live Performer | Ready For This? - Live Performer | Queen Elizabeth Hall, London | 2008 |
| Tim Minchin New World Stages Live Performer | Tim Minchin New World Stages - Live Performer | New York, 6 week run | 2008 |
| Ready For This? Live Performer | Ready For This? - Live Performer | Edinburgh Fringe Festival Pleasance Courtyard | 2008 |
| Tim Minchin HBO Comedy Festival Live Performer | Tim Minchin HBO Comedy Festival - Live Performer | Las Vegas | 2007 |
| Tim Minchin HBO US Comedy Arts Festival Live Performer | Tim Minchin HBO US Comedy Arts Festival - Live Performer | Aspen, Colorado | 2007 |
| Dark Side Live Performer | Dark Side - Live Performer | Soho Theatre | 2006 |
| Tim Minchin Just For Laughs Festival Live Performer | Tim Minchin Just For Laughs Festival - Live Performer | Montreal | 2006 |
| Dark Side Perth International Arts Festival Live Performer | Dark Side Perth International Arts Festival - Live Performer | Becks Verandah | 2006 |
| So Rock Edinburgh Fringe Festival Live Performer | So Rock Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Live Performer | Gilded Balloon Debating Chamber | 2006 |
| Dark Side Live Performer | Dark Side - Live Performer | Lyric Theatre, London | 2005 |
| Dark Side Live Performer | Dark Side - Live Performer | Famous Spiegeltent, Melbourne | 2005 |
| Tim Minchin Live Tasmania Tour Live Performer | Tim Minchin Live Tasmania Tour - Live Performer | Launceston and Hobart | 2005 |
| Dark Side Adelaide Cabaret Festival Live Performer | Dark Side Adelaide Cabaret Festival - Live Performer | Adelaide Festival Centre | 2005 |
| Dark Side Big Laughs Comedy Festival, Sydney Live Performer | Dark Side Big Laughs Comedy Festival, Sydney - Live Performer | The Seymour Centre | 2005 |
| Dark Side Edinburgh Fringe Festival Live Performer | Dark Side Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Live Performer | Gilded Balloon Debating Chamber | 2005 |
| Dark Side Melbourne International Comedy Festival Live Performer | Dark Side Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Live Performer | The Kaleide Theatre | 2005 |
| Die Kabarett Kabarett Voltaire Live Performer | Die Kabarett Kabarett Voltaire - Live Performer | The Seymour Centre | 2004 |
| Die Kabarett Perth, Navel Productions Live Performer | Die Kabarett Perth, Navel Productions - Live Performer | Camelot Theatre | 2004 |
| Perineum Millennium • The In-between Years Live Performer | Perineum Millennium • The In-between Years - Live Performer | Melbourne International Comedy Festival | 2004 |
| Navel • Cerebral Melodies with Umbilical Chords Live Performer | Navel • Cerebral Melodies with Umbilical Chords - Live Performer | NA | 2003 |
Radio
| The Infinite Monkey Cage Self | The Infinite Monkey Cage - Self | BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds | 2022 |
| David Bowie Is... Host | David Bowie Is... - Host | Absolute Radio | 2013 |
| Chain Reaction Himself | Chain Reaction - Himself | Radio 4 | 2012 |
| Desert Island Discs Himself | Desert Island Discs - Himself | Radio 4 | 2012 |
| Infinite Monkey Cage Himself | Infinite Monkey Cage - Himself | Radio 4 | 2011 |
| Tim Minchin and Friends Writer / Performer | Tim Minchin and Friends - Writer / Performer | BBC Radio 2 | 2006 |
| Tim Minchin's Loving & Peaceful Yuletide Half Hour Writer / Performer | Tim Minchin's Loving & Peaceful Yuletide Half Hour - Writer / Performer | BBC Radio 2 | 2006 |
Audio
| Apart Together Writer & Performer | Apart Together - Writer & Performer | Studio Album | 2020 |
| Apart Together : Live Stream Concert Performer & Writer | Apart Together : Live Stream Concert - Performer & Writer | 2020 |
News
Tim Minchin Live on Tour with 'Back: Encore' 19th November 2021 Hey UK |
Double WINS at the AACTA awards for Tim Minchin 1st December 2020 CONGRATULATIONS to Tim Minchin - his wonderful series 'Upright' won 2 awards at the AACTA Awards this week WINS for 'Best Comedy Performance' for Tim and 'Best Comedy Series' for Upright |
Tim Minchin announces 2019 Tour dates! 30th August 2018 It's been quite a while since Tim Minchin has been on tour and now the wait is finally over |
Success for PBJ clients at the Whats On Stage Awards 2014 24th February 2014 The What's On Stage 2014 award winners were announced last night, with three PBJ clients picking up awards: The Play That Goes Wrong, starring Dave Hearn, won Best New ComedyBarry Humphries won Best Solo PerformanceMatilda The Musical (Tim Minchin) won Best West End Show[ |
Congratulations to Tim Minchin - Matilda has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards 30th April 2013 === 'Matilda the Musical on Broadway, has been nominated for a fantastic 12 Tony Awards |
16th April 2013 Congratulations |
12th April 2013 Tim Minchins and Dennis Kelly's Roald Dahl adaptation was called "the best family musical in years" in the Chicago Tribune's review |
11th April 2013 BOWIE- Presented by Tim MinchinAbsolute Radio is collaborating with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to produce BOWIE - the definitive Bowie story with the stunning David Bowie is V&A exhibition at its heart |
5th March 2013 CONGRATULATIONS TO TIM MINCHIN FOR WINNING The W&P LONGREACH Best Supporting Actor in a Musical |
Tim Minchin recieves rave reviews for Jesus Christ Superstar performance 5th October 2012 Tim Minchin has taken on the role of Judas in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of Jesus Christ Superstar |
Tim Minchin wins Helpmann Award 24th September 2012 Tim has won the 2012 Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer for Tim Minchin vs The Orchestras Round II |
Tim Minchin nominated for Best Comedy Performance at the Helpmann Awards in Australia 6th August 2012 Congratulations to Tim who has been nominated for Best Comedy Performance at the Helpmann Awards in Australia |
Matilda wins at South Bank Awards 2nd May 2012 Musical hit Matilda has been honoured at this year's South Bank Sky Arts Awards, winning the theatre prize |
Congratulations to Tim Minchin - and Matilda 16th March 2012 Matilda the Musical has earned itself a whopping ten nominations for this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards, which is the maximum for which it was eligible, including Best New Musical |
Tim Minchin named among 20 most influential figures in theatre 6th January 2012 The annual Stage 100 list has been revealed, with Tim Minchin among newcomers on the industry guide |
What's On Stage Awards 2012 have been announced 2nd December 2011 The shortlist of nominations for the 12th annual Whatsonstage |
Tim Minchin has been nominated for a 2011 British Composer Award 30th November 2011 The 2011 British Composer Awards shortlist has now been confirmed, and Tim Minchin has been nominated in the Stage Works category for 'Matilda |
Matilda wins Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards 21st November 2011 The quest for a great new musical is over, at least for now: London (and before long, presumably, the world) has just that in Matilda, the Royal Shakespeare Company's deliriously funny and moving adaptation of Roald Dahl that has arrived on the West End following cheers and not a few tears on the occasion of its premiere last December in Stratford-upon-Avon |
Matilda The Musical - from October 25th 19th September 2011 Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfers to London's West End this October |
Tim Minchin to host BBC Comedy Prom 2011 12th July 2011 Musician, actor, comedian and rock 'n' roll superstar Tim Minchin hosts a Proms first - the Comedy Prom |
Tim Minchin & Gina Yashere nominated for Time Out Sydney Comedy Awards 2011 3rd May 2011 Tim Minchin & Gina Yashere have both been nominated for a Time Out Sydney Comedy Award |
Matilda Transfers to the West End 1st April 2011 The Royal Shakespeare Company’s world premiere production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, a Musical will transfer to London’s West End in the autumn of 2011 |
Film narrated by Tim Minchin wins at the Oscars 28th February 2011 An animated film narrated by Tim Minchin has won an Oscar |
Tim Minchin scoops Chortle Awards! 8th February 2011 Congratulations to Tim Minchin who won 2 Chortle Awards at last nights ceremony |
Tim Minchin named 'Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK' 2nd February 2011 Congratulations to Tim for winning this prestigious and, much deserved, award |
Tim Minchin to appear on BBC 2's Genius! 21st September 2010 Genius is back for a 2nd series and our very own Tim Minchin will be joining Dave Gorman as they stress-test the hopefully genius inventions, schemes and policies thought up by the viewer |
1st September 2010 The Royal Shakespeare Company opens a new musical version of Roald Dahl’s Matilda – the magical story about a little girl with extraordinary powers – in November |
Tim Minchin in top 4 comedians: Foster's 'Comedy God Poll' 31st August 2010 Comedy fans were asked to choose their favourites from the 172 acts that had been nominated for best comedy or best newcomer in the past three decades of the former Perrier Award |
Tim Minchin announces Arena Tour: Tim Minchin and his Orchestra 5th July 2010 We are thrilled to announce that Tim is to tour the UK this December – with a full 55-piece orchestra |
Tim Minchin on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 5th July 2010 Tim was a guest on one of the last shows Jonathan Ross will host at the BBC |
Tim Minchin wins 'Best music or variety act' at the Chortle Awards 2010 23rd March 2010 Tim has won - 'Best music or variety act' at this years' Chortle AwardsCongratulations |
Tim Minchin Adds extra London Date 11th September 2009 Due to HUGE demand we have added another Hammersmith date to Tim's already fast-selling out tour |
Tim Minchin wins 2 Chortle awards!! 25th February 2009 Congratulations to Tim Minchin, who won 2 Chortle awards last night for Best Full Show & Best Sketch,Variety and Character Act |
Tim Minchin Autumn Tour - 2009 8th February 2009 After a fantastic sold out tour at the end of last year - we are proud to announce that Tim Minchin will be back on the road in Autumn 2009 |
PBJ Management News - January 2009 10th January 2009 We are very pleased to announce that PBJ Management has recently taken on SALLY PHILLIPS as a client |
Podcast Guest Appearances
| Lifefulness: Live Life Fully with Tim Minchin Today we are interviewing Tim Minchin - comedian, musician, actor, songwriter and multi-talented genius. He's played sold out comedy shows at the Sydney Opera House, his songs have gone mega-viral a bunch of times, he wrote the every award-winning musical Matilda and we feel he should leave some of the success for everyone else. Alongside this he's been a proud skeptic, atheist and humanist who, through his art and public comment, engages deeply with why we are here, and how we should live.  |  |
| David Tennant Does a Podcast With… Tim Minchin Musical mastermind and creative polymath Tim Minchin talks to David Tennant about his journey from comedy to musical theatre to Hollywood movies, rejecting fame and his quest to write songs his wife actually likes.   |  |