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Tim Minchin is an Australian composer/lyricist, musician, comedian, actor, writer, producer and director.
In 2009, he was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to write the music and lyrics for a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Directed by Matthew Warchus and with a book by Dennis Kelly, the musical opened in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 2010. Matilda the Musical went on to become one of the most critically and popularly successful musicals of the last 20 years, winning more than 85 international awards, 16 for Best Musical, including a record seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards. It continues to run on the West End, had a long and successful Broadway run between April 2013 and January 2017, played for six months in Toronto, Canada, and toured the US twice. It opened at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, Australia in August 2015, and went on to play Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Having played in 50 cities worldwide Matilda then swung over to Auckland, New Zealand in August 2017, followed by a tour of the UK and Ireland 2018-2019. Matilda embarked on an international tour, 2019/2020, concurrent with the continuing West End run at the Cambridge Theatre, visiting China, South Africa and Southeast Asia.
He worked on the stage musical adaptation of Groundhog Day, writing the music and lyrics, with Danny Rubin (who wrote the original screenplay) writing the book and Matthew Warchus directing. Following its hugely successful and acclaimed limited run at The Old Vic, London, in the summer of 2016, the show opened at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway, April 2017, to more rave reviews and ran until September 17th, 2017. MTI are now licensing productions at regional theatres around the world.
When I Grow Up, a magical picture book, inspired by Tim’s much loved hit song from the multi-award-winning Matilda The Musical was published in 2017, illustrated by Steve Antony.
November 2018 saw Tim on the big screen in movie theatres, playing Friar Tuck in Robin Hood, a gritty new take on the classic story, directed by Otto Bathurst and filmed in Croatia and Hungary.
Tim is an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the Old Vic Theatre, an ambassador for The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts, a patron of the British Humanist Association, and patron of the West Australian Youth Theatre Company (WAYTCo). He is a keen supporter of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity (UK), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the National Autistic Society (NAS) and the Los Angeles homelessness charity, PATH.

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Tim Minchin STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Performer

Tim Minchin Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Music & Lyrics
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Composer, Lyricist
 
[West End, 2011]
Music and Lyrics
 
[West End, 2010]
MUSIC & LYRICS

Writing

Composer
Lyricist
Music and Lyrics

Tim Minchin Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Tim Minchin, Groundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Minchin, Groundhog Day The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lyrics

Tim Minchin, Matilda the Musical

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tim Minchin, Matilda the Musical

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Royal River Community Players Perform MATILDA This May


This May, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, is coming to the Royal River Community Players (RRCP) Playhouse from May 17-26, 2024. Under the direction of Janie Downey, the musical is based on Roald Dahl's beloved novel, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin.

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions


The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

MATILDA, THE MUSICAL Returns to Enlighten, Inspire and Entertain


The Olivier Award-winning musical 'Matilda,' based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, is back on its feet and continues to tour Asia and the Middle East next. Its creative team and many of its original cast and crew thought they’d be back on the road in the latter part of 2020, but the pandemic has kept them a little longer.

MATILDA, WAITRESS, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 Season


The lineup  includes six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that will go on to shine across the country, four Ontario premieres, and the always sold-out Jeans ‘n Classics concert series. Learn more about the full season here!

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!


The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Rome High Theatre Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL


Experience magic and mischief with Rome High Theatre's production of the Tony Award-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

RSC's MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Welcome New Cast Members; Booking Extended


The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical is welcoming new cast members. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

VIDEO: MATILDA se despide en el Nuevo Teatro Alcalá


Ayer la producción de SOM Produce del popular musical británico de Tim Minchin basado en la novela de Roald Dahl, bajó el telón definitivamente.

Video: TikTok Community Collaborates on Original GROUNDHOG DAY Musical Theater Songs


The TikTok community is collaborating on yet another musical, this time creating all new musical theatre songs based on Groundhog Day! Watch videos from creators across the platform!

Review: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL at Princess Theatre


Fun and witty, with elements of dark humour, yet also philosophically heart-warming. This musical provides an excellent psychological examination of the human condition and not only honours, but excellently extends upon, the classic Columbia Pictures 1993 film of the same name.

GROUNDHOG DAY Is Now Available for Licensing


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that Groundhog Day the Musical is now available for licensing worldwide. We have all the details!

Photos: First Look At Andy Karl & More In GROUNDHOG DAY Australian Premiere


See brand-new photos of the Australian premiere of Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin's Groundhog Day starring Tony Award-nominee Andy Karl!

The Australian Musical Theatre Academy to Offer Masterclasses for Aspiring Musical Theatre Performers


Learn from the best in the industry! The Australian Musical Theatre Academy is offering intensive masterclasses for aspiring musical theatre performers. Join now and get mentored by prominent professionals in the field. Limited spots available.

Interview: Andy Karl On Returning To GROUNDHOG DAY, the Show's International Success & More


BrodwayWorld sat down with Andy Karl to find out all about him living his own personal 'Groundhog Day' down under in Melbourne, the musical's Broadway run, and more.

Video: Watch the 2024 West End Trailer For MATILDA THE MUSICAL


 Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical is now in its 12th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre. Watch an all new 2024 trailer for the musical in the video here!

Interview: Renee O'Connor on Directing Roald Dahl's MATILDA the Musical for Encore Productions at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center


Renee O’Connor is perhaps best known as Gabrielle from the popular TV Show Xena Warrior Princess. Along with her roles in many movies, she is now stepping into the role of director for Encore Production’s Matilda, a musical extravaganza featuring cast members of all ages and backgrounds at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 19 at 7:30pm, Saturday, January 20 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, January 21 at 2:00pm. I decided to speak with Renee about directing the production, her search for the young performers needed in it, and to find out more about her other entertainment ventures.

Tim Minchin Discusses Why GROUNDHOG DAY Failed to Find an Audience on Broadway


In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Tim Minchin discussed the experience of bringing Groundhog Day to Broadway, and why he thinks the show, which was a hit in London, didn't succeed in New York.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Winners include Regals Musical Society and more.

Critics' Pick: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2023 in Review


What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart. Below is a condensed list of the very best - and worst - that I saw.

Tim Minchin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tim Minchin written?

Tim Minchin has written 2 shows including Groundhog Day (Music and Lyrics), Matilda the Musical (Composer).

What awards has Tim Minchin been nominated for?

Tim Minchin has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Groundhog Day - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day The Musical - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Matilda the Musical - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical

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