INTERVIEWER ANNOUNCEMENT
“Life will sometimes seem long and tough. And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then you’ll be old. And then you’ll be dead. There is only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and that is: fill it.”
– Tim Minchin
A Conversation with Tim Minchin is taking the nation by storm, over 20,000 tickets sold for his first ever spoken word tour, in support of his upcoming book. Final tickets have just been released to previously sold-out shows, to coincide with the interviewer announcements.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE A DREAM
Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious
A CONVERSATION WITH TIM MINCHIN
Touring from 29th September 2024 – 16th October 2024
Tim Minchin AM, acclaimed musician, writer, actor and comedian is touring across Australia and New Zealand in September and October. Final shows for the tour have now been announced, with the following interviewers confirmed as conversation hosts:
Sun 29 Sep | Perth | Concert Hall | 2pm & 7:30pm | Kate Chaney |
Tue 1 Oct | Adelaide | Festival Theatre | 7:30pm | Michaela Kalowski |
Fri 4 Oct | Melbourne | Hamer Hall | 7:30pm | Virginia Trioli |
Sat 5 Oct | Brisbane | QPAC Concert Hall | 2pm & 7pm | Sarah Kanowski |
Sun 6 Oct | Sydney | Sydney State Theatre | 2pm & 7:30pm | Hannah Ferguson |
Tue 8 Oct | Melbourne | Hamer Hall | 7:30pm | Jacinta Parsons |
Wed 9 Oct | Geelong | Costa Hall | 7:30pm | Jacinta Parsons |
Sun 13 Oct | Hobart | Wrest Point | 7:30pm | Ryk Goddard |
Wed 16 Oct | Auckland | Kiri Te Kanawa | 7:30pm | Kim Hill |
Sat 19 Oct | Canberra | Canberra Theatre | 2pm & 7:30pm | Beejay Silcox |
Tickets available from www.Fane.com.au/TimMinchin
Hear Tim discuss his inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawing from his legendary university commencement addresses, Tim’s rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives will touch the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us.
Tim Minchin is one of the most successful and recognisable Australians in the creative arts. He is globally recognised as the award-winning composer of music and lyrics for Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day. Alongside his international success in musical theatre, Tim has created 7 albums, published four books (including You Don’t Have To Have A Dream), composed the title track for Netflix’s celebrated new drama Eric, appeared in television and on stage, in a variety of dramatic and comedic roles, and toured across Australia and internationally in a music/concert format. He is, without doubt, one of the most versatile and accomplished multidisciplinary artists of our time.
This live event is a unique opportunity for fans to hear Tim speak candidly as he reflects on his own life and how it’s never too late to put something beautiful out into the world.
“Articulate, thoughtful, dry and unashamedly polysyllabic… dark irreverent and talented… excellent, provoking, funny.”
– The Age, Melbourne
“The insanely talented Mr. Minchin is insanely talented”.
– The New York Times
A CONVERSATION WITH TIM MINCHIN
Sun 29 Sep | Perth | Concert Hall | 2pm & 7:30pm | Kate Chaney |
Tue 1 Oct | Adelaide | Festival Theatre | 7:30pm | Michaela Kalowski |
Fri 4 Oct | Melbourne | Hamer Hall | 7:30pm | Virginia Trioli |
Sat 5 Oct | Brisbane | QPAC Concert Hall | 2pm & 7pm | Sarah Kanowski |
Sun 6 Oct | Sydney | Sydney State Theatre | 2pm & 7:30pm | Hannah Ferguson |
Tue 8 Oct | Melbourne | Hamer Hall | 7:30pm | Jacinta Parsons |
Wed 9 Oct | Geelong | Costa Hall | 7:30pm | Jacinta Parsons |
Sun 13 Oct | Hobart | Wrest Point | 7:30pm | Ryk Goddard |
Wed 16 Oct | Auckland | Kiri Te Kanawa | 7:30pm | Kim Hill |
Sat 19 Oct | Canberra | Canberra Theatre | 2pm & 7:30pm | Beejay Silcox |
Tickets Available via www.Fane.com.au/TimMinchin
Tour Artwork HERE
Press Images HERE
Penguin Random House book page HERE
About Tim Minchin:
Tim Minchin is an internationally acclaimed songwriter, singer, pianist, comedian, actor and writer. In addition to his sell-out music and comedy tours, he is the composer of music and lyrics to Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day, both of which won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and the co-creator of the award-winning TV comedy Upright. He is the author of three previous books: Storm, When I Grow Up, and Sometimes you have to be a little bit Naughty. Tim lives with his family in Sydney, Australia.
Full bio available HERE
About Fane:
Fane is a leader in the production and curation of spoken word events, bringing the most exciting names in culture and entertainment to audiences around the world.
Founded to provide a platform where established and emerging talent can promote their work, the company is renowned for creating unique, dynamic events that tap into the conversations of the moment.
Other Fane Australia tours in 2024 include Dolly Alderton, Grace Tame, Kevin McCloud, Henry Winkler, Fran Lebowitz, Elizabeth Day, Miriam Margolyes, Nigella Lawson, Rory Stewart and Jon Ronson.
The current Fane Australia line-up can be found at www.fane.com.au, the UK line-up at www.fane.co.uk, or via our socials @FaneProductions.