Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, actor, comedian and writer. He has been performing his unique brand of musical comedy in front of appropriately excitable and ever growing audiences since starting out in South Melbourne’s Butterfly Club in 2005. He won the Director’s Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his break-out show Darkside, and followed this later the same year with one of the most successful debut acts ever at the Edinburgh Fringe – winning the Perrier Award for Best Newcomer. Without wanting to go on and on about it, he’s done some pretty successful live shows since then, often in Australia or the UK, but also on the North American continent (yes that includes you too Canada). But not you Guatemala. Maybe one day. His current songs span topics such as environmentalism, rationalism, prejudice(ism) and his amour de boobs(ism). In fact it would hardly be over the top to say that his love of boobs would be up there in the back of Plato’s cave in the bit that’s carved out for the most perfect and complete example of the love of boobs. But not in a weird way. During his shows he plays the piano, always nicely and oftentimes wildly and excitingly, whilst looking wonderfully athletic, in a pair of delightfully uncomfortable skinny jeans. Tim has made many TV appearances: most recently on Good News Week in Australia and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross in the UK. He’s also performed on radio; his most recent project being Strings, a brand new ...

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The Unbelievers (2013)

Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gus Holwerda
CAST:  Ayaan Hirsi Ali  •  Woody Allen  •  Ricky Gervais  •  Stephen Hawking

Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gus Holwerda
CAST:  Ayaan Hirsi Ali  •  Woody Allen  •  Ricky Gervais  •  Stephen Hawking

The Lost Thing (2010)

A boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Ruhemann  •  Shaun Tan
CAST:  Tim Minchin

A boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Ruhemann  •  Shaun Tan
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Two Fists, One Heart (2009)

This is a contemporary story set in Perth Western Australia . Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe,. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shawn Seet
CAST:  Daniel Amalm  •  Ennio Fantastichini  •  Jessica Marais  •  Rai Fazio

This is a contemporary story set in Perth Western Australia . Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe,. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shawn Seet
CAST:  Daniel Amalm  •  Ennio Fantastichini  •  Jessica Marais  •  Rai Fazio

Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour (2012)

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This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Morris
CAST:  Tim Minchin  •  Ben Forster  •  Chris Moyles  •  Melanie Chisholm

This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Morris
CAST:  Tim Minchin  •  Ben Forster  •  Chris Moyles  •  Melanie Chisholm

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016)

From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gregory Doran  •  Bridget Caldwell  •  Robin Mason  •  Tim Taggart
CAST:  David Tennant  •  Catherine Tate  •  Judi Dench  •  Benedict Cumberbatch

From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gregory Doran  •  Bridget Caldwell  •  Robin Mason  •  Tim Taggart
CAST:  David Tennant  •  Catherine Tate  •  Judi Dench  •  Benedict Cumberbatch

Matilda & Me (2016)

With exclusive access to the Australian rehearsals of his global theatre hit, Matilda & Me charts the relationship between Tim Minchin and the musical he has become famous for.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nel Minchin  •  Rhian Skirving
CAST:  Tim Minchin  •  Felicity Dahl  •  Andrew Lloyd Webber  •  Nel Minchin

With exclusive access to the Australian rehearsals of his global theatre hit, Matilda & Me charts the relationship between Tim Minchin and the musical he has become famous for.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nel Minchin  •  Rhian Skirving
CAST:  Tim Minchin  •  Felicity Dahl  •  Andrew Lloyd Webber  •  Nel Minchin

Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2011)

Tim Minchin is joined on stage by the awesome 55-piece Heritage Orchestra, led by Jules Buckley and by Pete Clements on bass and Brad Webb on drums.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin is joined on stage by the awesome 55-piece Heritage Orchestra, led by Jules Buckley and by Pete Clements on bass and Brad Webb on drums.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin: BBC Comedy Prom 2011 (2011)

Musician, actor, comedian and rock 'n' roll superstar Tim Minchin hosts a Proms first - the Comedy Prom. Tim is joined by Sue Perkins, Susan Bullock (soprano), Danny Driver (piano), Kit and the Widow, Beardyman, The Boy with Tape on his Face, Doc Brown, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Valentine
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Musician, actor, comedian and rock 'n' roll superstar Tim Minchin hosts a Proms first - the Comedy Prom. Tim is joined by Sue Perkins, Susan Bullock (soprano), Danny Driver (piano), Kit and the Widow, Beardyman, The Boy with Tape on his Face, Doc Brown, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Valentine
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Storm the Animated Movie (2011)

Official animated movie of Tim Minchin's 9-minute beat poem Storm. Written and performed by Tim Minchin. Directed and animated by DC Turner. Produced by Tracy King. www.stormmovie.net www.timminchin.com www.kershoot.com  (more)

DIRECTION:  DC Turner
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Official animated movie of Tim Minchin's 9-minute beat poem Storm. Written and performed by Tim Minchin. Directed and animated by DC Turner. Produced by Tracy King. www.stormmovie.net www.timminchin.com www.kershoot.com  (more)

DIRECTION:  DC Turner
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin: Vs The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2011)

Comedy rock superstar, Tim Minchin, is back on the road with his biggest live show ever. This show includes brand new songs as well as those much loved Minchin classics, but this time, as you’ve never heard them before - with a 55 piece orchestra, the Sydney Symphony!  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Comedy rock superstar, Tim Minchin, is back on the road with his biggest live show ever. This show includes brand new songs as well as those much loved Minchin classics, but this time, as you’ve never heard them before - with a 55 piece orchestra, the Sydney Symphony!  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin, Live: Ready For This? (2010)

Filmed live at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London in October 2009, this massive show contains Minchin's unique take on musical comedy, spanning topics such as his love of boobs and banging on about rationalism whilst playing the piano rather nicely in a pair of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Filmed live at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London in October 2009, this massive show contains Minchin's unique take on musical comedy, spanning topics such as his love of boobs and banging on about rationalism whilst playing the piano rather nicely in a pair of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin: Ready for This? (2009)

Filmed at the legendary Enmore in Sydney, Ready for This? contains new songs, new rants, a 9-minute beat poem about a hippy, and just enough of acclaimed Darkside and So Rock stuff to keep the old fans from rioting.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Filmed at the legendary Enmore in Sydney, Ready for This? contains new songs, new rants, a 9-minute beat poem about a hippy, and just enough of acclaimed Darkside and So Rock stuff to keep the old fans from rioting.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Rock n' Roll Nerd (2008)

ROCK N ROLL NERD is an intimate tale that charts Tim Minchin’s meteoric rise from obscurity to celebrity. Capturing every moment of Tim’s first frenzied break onto the comedy scene the documentary weaves never-before-seen performance footage, backstage antics, home ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rhian Skirving
CAST:  Tim Minchin

ROCK N ROLL NERD is an intimate tale that charts Tim Minchin’s meteoric rise from obscurity to celebrity. Capturing every moment of Tim’s first frenzied break onto the comedy scene the documentary weaves never-before-seen performance footage, backstage antics, home ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rhian Skirving
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin: So Live (2007)

Only available from Australia and New Zealand, “So Live” is a 2 hour performance recorded at The Sydney Opera House Studio in 2007. Contains material from “Dark Side” and “So Rock” including Inflatable You, Rock n Roll Nerd, Canvas Bags, Dark Side, You Grew On Me, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rhian Skirving
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Only available from Australia and New Zealand, “So Live” is a 2 hour performance recorded at The Sydney Opera House Studio in 2007. Contains material from “Dark Side” and “So Rock” including Inflatable You, Rock n Roll Nerd, Canvas Bags, Dark Side, You Grew On Me, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rhian Skirving
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Robin Hood (2018)

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Otto Bathurst
CAST:  Taron Egerton  •  Jamie Foxx  •  Jamie Dornan  •  Eve Hewson

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Otto Bathurst
CAST:  Taron Egerton  •  Jamie Foxx  •  Jamie Dornan  •  Eve Hewson

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad light in their book. Soon, he crosses paths with an older rabbit who ropes him into a heist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Will Gluck
CAST:  Rose Byrne  •  Domhnall Gleeson  •  James Corden  •  David Oyelowo

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad light in their book. Soon, he crosses paths with an older rabbit who ropes him into a heist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Will Gluck
CAST:  Rose Byrne  •  Domhnall Gleeson  •  James Corden  •  David Oyelowo

Scarygirl (2023)

As her world is shrouded in darkness, a young girl must overcome her fears and travel to a mysterious city of light, save her father from a dangerous scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ricard Cussó
CAST:  Jillian Nguyen  •  Sam Neill  •  Remy Hii  •  Rob Collins

As her world is shrouded in darkness, a young girl must overcome her fears and travel to a mysterious city of light, save her father from a dangerous scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ricard Cussó
CAST:  Jillian Nguyen  •  Sam Neill  •  Remy Hii  •  Rob Collins

Tim Minchin: So F**king Rock Live (2008)

Comedic pianist Tim Minchin performs a host of his catchy songs that touch on everything from the Middle East to the healing power of canvas bags.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Comedic pianist Tim Minchin performs a host of his catchy songs that touch on everything from the Middle East to the healing power of canvas bags.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Askem
CAST:  Tim Minchin

Science Friction (2022)

Those TV documentaries you see, and the science experts they feature? Did you know that producers often edit them out of context, and twist their words, to make it seem like they promoted some pop sensationalism instead of the real facts? Science Friction exposes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Emery Emery
CAST:  Banachek  •  Zubin Damania  •  Richard Dawkins  •  Ken Feder

Those TV documentaries you see, and the science experts they feature? Did you know that producers often edit them out of context, and twist their words, to make it seem like they promoted some pop sensationalism instead of the real facts? Science Friction exposes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Emery Emery
CAST:  Banachek  •  Zubin Damania  •  Richard Dawkins  •  Ken Feder

The Genius of Roald Dahl (2012)

David Walliams explores the magic behind the storytelling of Roald Dahl, one of the world's most successful children's authors, to try to understand the great writer's special touch and appeal.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lucy McDowell
CAST:  David Walliams  •  Quentin Blake  •  Tim Minchin  •  Joanna Lumley

David Walliams explores the magic behind the storytelling of Roald Dahl, one of the world's most successful children's authors, to try to understand the great writer's special touch and appeal.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lucy McDowell
CAST:  David Walliams  •  Quentin Blake  •  Tim Minchin  •  Joanna Lumley
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