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Tim Minchin Orchestra Tour 2011
Tim Minchin @ Palais Theatre

Friday 25 Feb 2011
Tim Minchin Orchestra Tour 2011
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Tim Minchin Orchestra Tour 2011
1 person has made this one of their favourite events so far.
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Price:
$79 - $129
Tickets:
on sale Monday 2 August at 9am from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
Ticketmaster
136100

Under 18s:
No
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Comedy rock superstar, Tim Minchin, today announced a new Australian tour, complete with a 55-piece orchestra. Tim Minchin Versus The Orchestra Tour, supported by triple j, will include brand new material from the barefooted pianobasher, alongside those much-loved Minchin classics - as never heard before, with Australia’s state symphony orchestras.

On announcing the tour, Tim said: “Deep down I’ve always believed I deserved to have a symphony orchestra poised 24/7 to respond to my every musical whim. This is merely a step in the right direction.”

Melbourne will host the premiere of the tour at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on 25 February, with Tim Minchin Versus The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This will be followed by performances in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney in March.

“I can't wait to be a part of this tour and my only regret is that I won't be able to sit in the audience and experience it myself. You cannot miss this, anything could happen " said leading Australian conductor Benjamin Northey.

Tim’s 2009/2010 tour, Ready For This? was seen by 45,000 Australians, as well as enjoying a sell-out tour in the UK, and he has recently written music and lyrics for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new musical version of Roald Dahl’s Matilda – premiering in November 2010.

Winner of numerous awards including the 2009 Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer, the Best Alternative Comedian at the 2007 US Comedy Arts Festival 2007 and the Perrier Award for Best Newcomer at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tim Minchin delights and enthralls lovers of both comedy and music.

Tim adds, “I’d like to allay any fears fans might have that my collaboration with the country’s finest orchestras will lead to a tempering of content. On the contrary. Violins make me angry. Oboes, furious.”

“One of our all time favourite comics. This remarkable Aussie is a musical genius and quite unlike anyone else out there. Just go and see him” Time Out, UK

“Not only is Tim Minchin outrageously funny, he is also a beautiful singer and pianist. His piano solos are enough on their own to warrant the entry price”. Daily Telegraph, Sydney

Event Type:
Arts and Exhibition, Concert
Styles:
Classical and Comedy
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theflamer 17 days ago
Tim Minchin is incredibly clever and witty! I would agree that his show is far from Politically Correct, but then again that is what you pay for! If you look at most top comedians at the moment they are very very rude, but that is the humour we have ... (more)
pizzed 1 month ago
ado: most people with the most talent are virtually unknown. look at people in orchestras the world over, and look at lady gaga - compare the both. this talentless goth try hard is unfunny and unoriginal to the point where he should erase himself fro... (more)
Angeline 3 months ago
If only I could afford and be healthy enough to see him. He is one of the few entertainers that keep me uplifted and make me forget about all the pain and shit
ado 5 months ago
lol @ the haters just mad cos they don't have enough talent to even be known, let alone have an orchestra accompany you.
Hugh 10 months ago
TIM MINCHIN IS AWESOME AND MELBOURNE WANTS HIM NOW MORE THAN EVER!!!!!
eve 10 months ago
excuse me david, i would watch your mouth if you don't want half a million tim minchin fans turning on you.
also aaa, the orchestra is because such a brilliant man deserves one.
Eve 10 months ago
best concert i have ever seen ! a brilliant man!!
rubyseventyfour 10 months ago
Tim Minchin was brilliant in Perth... I am a major fan of his. His songs are very clever, straight to the point, and man can he play that piano... Well done Timmy :) xx
David 11 months ago
Tim Minchin is a brilliant pianist, unfortunately with fame has come the belief that you can be as crude and unfunny as you like. Gone is the clever banter and songs, all that is left is two hours of full on sewage. Be warned.
Scotty 11 months ago
My wife is in the orchestra. Who is this Tim Minchin guy that is supporting her?
Chris 1 year ago
Because if you haven't noticed he is also a musician! or do you want him to just auto-tune some shit and release it as a hot 30 single? piss off, orchestra will be awesome i love his shows! bring it on tim.. now here is to my sickie i'm having on the... (more)
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