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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tim Minchin likes to know his music can 'make people cry'
Tim Minchin is glad his music can "make people cry". The 49-year-old comedian and musician - who is set to release his second studio album 'Time Machine' in July - is glad songs like 'Moment of Bliss' on new collection can impact people just as much as his more lighthearted tracks. He told the Metro newspaper's 60 Seconds column: "Yeah, we're funny monsters, aren't we? I'm really pleased about that. I like making people cry." Tim was told by the interviewer how the line "In my moment of bliss no one and nothing can hurt me" brought on the tears. He responded: "We as a species don't seem to acknowledge very much how often we feel scared or not OK. "So, I'm not surprised that line got you. It was emotional to write." Tim - who is also known for his work writing for Broadway shows like 'Matilda the Musical' and 'Groundhog Day' - explained how his new album and upcoming UK tour is part of a wider "conscious decision". He explained: "Your job is to do your job, which in my case is reflect the human experience in songs and art and be a good dad and a kind friend. "This tour and album are part of my conscious decision that I don't need to be spending my life lying awake at night trying to figure out how to fix the world. "Everyone thinking they can fix the world is part of the problem." Instead, he is focused on what he can achieve, including charity work on tour, and "speaking his truth on stage". He added: "I will be speaking my truth on stage about all this, but mostly I want to make people cry and give people comfort and entertain the living f*** out of them."
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Grand 'guest house' of famed Australian performer Tim Minchin and several high-profile politicians listed for a whopping $4.5 million
A grand home in South Australia that was once a 'guest house' for Australian performer Tim Minchin has been listed for a whopping $4,500,000. Located in the inner-city Adelaide suburb of Malvern, the luxurious 19th-century mansion boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Minchin, 49, who is based in Melbourne, lived on the property for six weeks while he wrote his acclaimed Binge streaming hit Uptight. Situated just 4km from the CBD, the home has been listed by Josephine Marshall and her husband Andrew who purchased the property 13 years ago, reports The Advertiser. Josephine, director of fashion label One Rundle Trading Co., told the publication that when she and her builder husband snapped up the property it was a 'wreck'. Converted into a four flat tenement after the end of World War II, the businesswoman said that the home was in such disrepair when the pair bought it that the local council had sections of it condemned. The couple splashed out on a renovation that restored the mansion to its former glory. Set on beautifully manicured grounds, the 1880s-built two-storey property is a charming mix of ornate styling and ultra-modern chic. Many of the 19th-century stylings have been maintained, including slate and marble fireplaces, original iron locks and keys, staircase treads, and decorative ceiling features. Known as the 'House with the Tower' because of its soaring square turret, the mansion also features a semi-commercial kitchen with a 'butler's wing' and four separate living areas. There's also a large salt-chlorinated pool and an adjoining entertainment deck. Other highlights include an Oregon timber staircase, underfloor heating in three bathrooms, and a 'children's wing'. The property also hosts a separate guest dwelling known as the 'Coach House', where Tim Minchin stayed. The owners have also received several well-known faces in politics as guests. 'We're also fortunate to have been invited to host former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Peter Dutton for lunch, and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for dinner, and that was really fun,' Josephine Marshall told The Advertiser. It comes after Minchin announced a new tour for 2025. The popular performer will present his Songs The World Will Never Hear show in Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Newcastle, Sydney and the Gold Coast and Toowoomba. Minchin will kick off his tour in home town of Melbourne on October 31.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular comedian to bring special 20th anniversary tour to Glasgow
A popular comedian will be coming to Glasgow as part of a special anniversary tour. Tim Minchin is set to perform at the SEC Armadillo in the West End of the city on June 21, 2025. READ NEXT: Alternative-country star announces gig at Glasgow nightclub The show is part of the Australian's Songs The World Will Never Hear Tour, which will celebrate 20 years since he burst onto the British comedy scene in 2005. Audiences can expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Minchin looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building an impressive career in entertainment. (Image: (CREDIT: DAMIAN BENNETT)) Speaking on the upcoming shows, Minchin said: "Incredibly, many of my UK fans have been by my side for two decades. They have never flinched as I've turned corners and reinvented myself, always engaging open-heartedly with whatever I have to offer. "I'm the luckiest artist on the planet, and I can't wait to be back to deliver a big joyous show, spanning the whole bloody thing." READ NEXT: This year's tour will feature a limited number of premium-priced VIP seats at each show, with proceeds contributing £5,000 per night to local charities. VIP ticket holders will also receive exclusive signed merchandise, ensuring a night to remember both on and off the stage. Tickets go live on Friday, February 7 at 12pm. To purchase tickets, visit
