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I Wouldn’t Like You is out today!

It’s the third single from Tim’s forthcoming new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025. (Pre-order details below).

You can listen to/download or watch the official video for ‘I Wouldn’t Like You‘ here.

Tim: “Of all the tunes on this record that have been reinvented, this one has had the most successful vibe update. I always thought this was a keeper, but now with Evan’s loping groove, and the pure undeniable jank of Jak’s guitar in the chorus… I love it.”

Recorded & Performed by:
Tim Minchin – Piano and Vocals
Jak Housden – Guitars
Evan Mannell – Drums/Percussion
James Haselwood – Bass

I Wouldn’t Like You  Lyrics

Don’t ask me to stop making you coffee in the morning
Everybody has their forte
And don’t ask me to change my socks while dancing in your bedroom
Everyone needs fifteen minutes of fame

And I’d never dream of asking you to discontinue use of my
Therapeutic pillow no no

I’d never dream of asking you to dress in any garment but
The overalls that you love and know

I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you

Don’t ask me to stop calling you any time I want to
Everyone has their addiction

And don’t ask me to stop writing you stupid little love songs
It’s just a part of my affliction

And I’d never dream of helping you to analyse and criticise the
Imperfections of your body

I’d never dream of asking you to change one thing about yourself for me
Not for anybody

I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like you
I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t like
You if you weren’t
Like you if you weren’t like you

You can pre-order Tim Minchin Time Machine here.
There are a limited number of signed copies available here if you get a wiggle on.

‘The Song of The Masochist‘ is out today. It’s the second single from Tim’s upcoming new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.

You can listen to/download ‘The Song of The Masochist‘ here. (Lyrics below)

Tim: “Masochist is a jam track written in my early 20s, and might be unique in that it’s the only one from that era that I’ve never fallen out of love with. Sitting as it does in that place between satire and serious, it has never made it into one of my major tours… until this year. I’m stoked with this studio version, which I had taught to the boys the day before, and recorded bass, drums and guitar as live. I reckon you can feel that chaotic immediacy, yet it’s rooted in Mannell and Haselwood’s bang-in-the-pocket groove. I fkn love that groove.”

The Song of The Masochist Lyrics

Did you really think that I would love you again?
Did you think I’d just forgive the things that you’ve done to me?

You must think I’m a masochist
If you thought I’d just put up with this
And take you back again

Who do you think I am?

Did you think I’d just 

Sit around and wait for you to sort out your stuff?
Ring you up fortnightly to reiterate my love for you?

You must think I’m a masochist
I’d just as soon go and slit my wrists
As take you back again

Who do you think I am?

Did you really think that I would let you have it all?
Spending time alone while making sure you keep a hold on me?

You must think I’m a masochist
I’d just as soon go and slit my wrists
As take you back again

Who do you think I am?

You can pre-order Tim Minchin Time Machine here.

Tim will be on Play School 9am, Monday 5th May on ABC Kids. The episode will also be available to watch on-demand at ABC iview.

Tim reading (and singing) his book ‘When I Grow Up‘:

“SONGS THE WORLD WILL NEVER HEAR”
2025 Australian TOUR
Celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding

Audiences can expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Tim looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment. Delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, the set list will see Tim and his band draw from three decades of unique songwriting.

Tim: “20 years ago, Dark Side took me from tiny cabaret rooms to the West End of London. In the years since then, I’ve pushed the boat out in as many directions as possible … and I’ve only been able to do so because of my fans. They’ve 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 touring my home country with a big joyous show, spanning my whole bloody mad career.”

TICKETS

Tim’s Artist Presale: Tue 8th April, 9am (local) to Thur 10th April, 9am (local)
There is no code or password needed for the presale. Presale now ended
TICKET links below 
Accessible ticket bookings, including Auslan interpreted shows, can be made directly with the venues.
A portion of sales from the shows will be donated to a local charity: details here.

Ticketmaster Resale and Ticketek Marketplace are the official platforms for ticket resale for Tim’s Australian tour dates. They allow fans to buy and sell tickets in a secure and verified manner, reducing the risk of fraud and offering an alternative to the exploitative secondary ticketing platforms and potential scammers on social media. For shows at Canberra Theatre and Toowoomba Empire Theatre please contact the venue about options.

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There’s nothing quite like an evening in Tim’s company: from early comedy classics to heartfelt anthems. and tear-jerking Christmas songs… from boobs to existentialism… from fast fingering to free will…

Today Tim released his poignant new single ‘Ruby‘, offering a glimpse into his new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.

‘Ruby’ draws from a real-life story of a mother-daughter bond, complex, bruised, and ultimately full of love. You can listen/download the song here and you can watch the official music video here with the lyrics in the description and below.

Tim: “Tim Minchin Time Machine: Eleven tracks, all written in my 20s, re-imagined and – finally! – properly recorded and produced. Some songs you will know (including the first ever studio version of RocknRoll Nerd, which utterly bangs), and some songs you may not. It’s not a comedy record (though there’s plenty of joy and musical foolery), nor is it a chin-stroker (but there is plenty of loveliness). I’ll be dropping singles between now and then. Stay tuned, monkeys.”

You can pre-order Tim Minchin Time Machine here.

TimMinchinTimeMachine Tracklist
1. Understand It
2. I Wouldn’t Like You
3. Ruby
4. The Song of The Masochist
5. You Grew On Me
6. Dark Side
7. Pop Song
8. Moment of Bliss
9. Rock n Roll Nerd
10. If All You Ever Had Was Love
11. Not Perfect

RUBY Lyrics
I’ve been listening to your songs Ruby
Showing off to all my friends
Thought I ought to let you know
That I’m your greatest fan, Ruby.

Don’t let things freak you out Ruby
You’ve got nothing to fear
Just play this one by ear
And the tune will write itself

Lipstick on the walls
Bubble shoes in basin
All your mother wants
It’s to keep you from harm

Don’t stop writing songs
Don’t stop thinking crazy
But just don’t let her go Ruby
No matter what you do
Don’t forget, she’s someone’s daughter too
She’s just a girl like you Ruby
You Ruby

And if you’re feeling down Ruby
Don’t bear the weight yourself
You’ll never be alone
Cos you’re so fucking loved Ruby

Lipstick on the walls
High heeled shoes and naked
All your mother wants
It’s to keep you from harm

Don’t stop writing songs
Don’t stop playing your game
But don’t let her slip away Ruby
No matter what they say
Don’t forget, she also feels this way
No never let her go Ruby
No matter what you do
Don’t forget, she’s someone’s daughter too
She’s just a girl like you Ruby
Ruby

“You Don’t Have To Have a Dream (and other life lessons)” is out April 1st 2025 in the US and Canada!

Available for pre-order in the US from:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books A Million
Bookshop
Available for pre-order in Canada from:
Simon and Schuster
Indigo
Amazon.ca

Already available in the UK and Australia here.
Drawn from three of his most beloved university commencement addresses, Tim’s first non-fiction book is a rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives. More details here.

The spectacular Jesus Christ Superstar arena show, with Tim playing his, award winning, dream role of Judas Iscariot, is currently being screened at cinemas across the UK and Australia. The list below is not exhaustive so its worth checking for screenings in your country or local area.

UK:
Vue Cinemas
Picturehouse Cinemas
Showcase Cinemas

Australia:
Cinema Live
Event Cinemas
Palace Cinemas

The show was filmed over two nights at Birmingham’s NIA, for a delighted and emotional crowd, when it first toured UK arenas in 2012. The fabulous cast also includes Melanie C as Mary Magdalene, Alexander Hanson in the role of Pontius Pilate, Chris Moyles as King Herod and winner of the ITV prime-time show Superstar Ben Forster in the title role of Jesus.

Tim attended the G’Day USA Arts Gala on Friday, February 21st, 2025 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Three Australians were inducted into the organisation’s list of honourees. Tim received the Excellence in the Arts Award for his work as a lyricist and composer of musicals as well as his screenwriting and acting. Warwick Thornton and Teresa Palmer both won Excellence in Film and Television Awards.

Tim performed ‘Play It Safe’ at the event and was presented with his award by David Duchovny.

Tim with fellow honorees Warwick Thornton and Teresa Palmer

With David Duchovny who presented Tim with his award

Previous illustrious honourees include Cate Blanchett, Kylie Minogue and Hugh Jackman.
This year’s Gala was the 22nd annual event put on by the American Australian Association with the focus this year on helping with the recovery from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
 

“SONGS THE WORLD WILL NEVER HEAR” 2025 UK TOUR
Celebrating 20 years of FKN Hardcore Rock N Roll Nerding

Audiences can expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Tim looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment. Delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, the set list will see Tim and his band draw from three decades of unique songwriting.

Tim: ”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.”

TICKETS are available from venue box offices (all links below)
and Ticketmaster.
Accessible ticket bookings can be made directly with the venues

As before there will be 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
(to be collected at the theatre on the night from the merch’ stand)
All charity tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster.

Twickets has been appointed as the official ticket resale partner for the UK tour.
Ticketmaster also has a resale function. We do not encourage buying or selling tickets on other resale platforms. Twickets is a ticket market place which allows people to trade tickets at FACE VALUE. Twickets fully protects its users with a guarantee against fraud and overpricing and offers an alternative to the exploitative secondary ticketing platforms and potential scammers on social media. You can also safely buy or sell Verified Resale Tickets via Ticketmaster, 

The Band:
Jak Housden – Guitars, BVs
Evan Mannell – Drums, BVs
Emily Moore – Guitars, Piano, Keys, BVs
Jeni Magaña – Bass, Clarinet, BVs
Nick Etwell – Trumpet, Keys, Percussion, BVs

The tour will span 20 cities: 

There’s nothing quite like an evening in Tim’s company: from early comedy classics to heartfelt anthems. and tear-jerking Christmas songs… from boobs to existentialism… from fast fingering to free will…

Sydney! The opening of a new theatre is a rare and wonderful thing… so I’m stoked and proud to be playing 5 VERY intimate shows to mark the occasion of the opening of the brand-spanking-new Foundry Theatre.

I’m getting the band back together and we’re going to have a very very good time. For obvious reasons, we’re calling this little season “First at the Foundry”… we hope you can be first with us.

First at the Foundry: 11th-15th February 2025.
Foundry Theatre, Sydney (tucked within the Sydney Lyric Theatre)

Venue presale: on sale now! PRESALE TICKETS here!
Ticketmaster presale: Thursday 5th December, 10am.

General on sale: Friday 6th December, 10am AEDT.
Tickets here. (Now SOLD OUT).
Auslan Tickets here.

In early September this year Tim embarks on an “In Conversation” mini-tour of England, talking about his first non-fiction book: “You Don’t Have To Have A Dream (Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious)”

Tim: “Hello my English friends: I am genuinely stoked to announce this lovely little Book Tour in early September. It’ll just be me and a smart, charming facilitator/interviewer chatting about the ideas in You Don’t Have To Have A Dream, and answering some of your questions. Can’t wait!”

In conversation with special guest interviewers*, Tim will share 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.

*Special Guest Interviewers: Dr. Sian Williams in Manchester, Helen Lewis in Brighton and Eva Wiseman in London.

Tim: “Although I’m a bit nervous to be sitting on a stage without a piano to sugar the pill of my opinions with, I’m really excited to dig deeper into some of the ideas I explore in this book. And, knowing the calibre of my interlocutors and my audiences, I’m sure the chat will push out beyond just those!”

On Sale Now!

Dates and Ticket links: 

The Manchester and London shows start at 7.30pm.
The Brighton show starts at 8pm.
Shows will be 90 minutes with no interval.

Later this year Tim embarks on an “In Conversation” tour of Australia and New Zealand, talking about his first non-fiction book: “You Don’t Have To Have A Dream (Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious)”

Tim: “Australasian compadres: Chuffed here to announce a wee Aus/NZ Book Tour in late Sept / early Oct. It’ll just be me and a lovely, smart facilitator/interviewer sitting* on chairs and chatting about the ideas in You Don’t Have To Have A Dream, and answering some of your questions. *I might stand up if I feel strongly about something.”

In conversation with special guest interviewers (please see below), hear Tim share 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: “Although I’m a bit nervous to be sitting on a stage without a piano to sugar the pill of my opinions with, I’m really excited to dig deeper into some of the ideas I explore in this book. And, knowing the calibre of my interlocutors and my audiences, I’m sure the chat will push out beyond just those!”

On Sale Info:
Tuesday 18th June 10am Australia local time / 12pm New Zealand – Artist Presale.
Thursday 20th June 10am Australia local time / 12pm New Zealand – General On Sale.
Tickets: Fane.com.au/TimMinchin
Prices from $69 (AUD & NZD)

Auslan and NZSL interpreted shows and booking links below
Prime seats are held in each location for the Deaf community
*Perth Auslan bookings via the Box Office. Call 9231 9999 or email boxoffice@perthconcerthall.com.au

Guest Interviewers

Sun 29th Sep, Perth – Kate Chaney
Tue 1st Oct, Adelaide – Michaela Kalowski
Fri 4th Oct, Melbourne – Virginia Trioli
Sat 5th Oct, Brisbane – Sarah Kanowski
Sun 6th Oct, Sydney – Hannah Ferguson
Tue 8th Oct, Melbourne – Jacinta Parsons
Wed 9th Oct, Geelong – Jacinta Parsons
Sun 13th Oct, Hobart – Ryk Goddard
Wed 16th Oct, Auckland  – Kim Hill
Sat 19th Oct, Canberra  – Beejay Silcox

All shows start at 7:30pm except Brisbane, which starts at 7pm.
Matinees start at 2pm.
Shows will be 90 minutes plus a 20 minute interval.

An Unfunny* Evening With Tim Minchin And His Piano

USA and Canada: The tour you’ve been clamouring for! Tim’s Unfunny* shows sold out across the UK and Australia… and he’ll be playing a 13-city North American Unfunny* tour this August, kicking off 3rd August 2024 in Vancouver, with the final show 25th August in New York.

Tim: “It has been over a decade since I played solo in the States, and I’m SO fkn excited to be back. Nothing compares to US audiences.”

The setlist will be fluid and the shows will have more of an unplanned intimate ‘evening with’ vibe as Tim chats about his songwriting and performs songs drawn from his 2020 studio album, Apart Together, his musicals, Matilda and Groundhog Day, his TV and film writing and from his early song-writing days around the turn of the century.
*the promoter can’t guarantee the artist will not inadvertently amuse.

There’s an artist PRESALE starting this Wednesday 5th June at 10am local time through to Thursday 6th June at 10pm local time.
Use password TIMFAN

TICKETS go on general sale 10am local time on Friday 7th June
Prices from US$39.50
Live Nation
Ticketmaster

Full tour list and venue ticket links:

The shows will be 120 minutes with no interval and they’ll start at 7pm.

Tim wrote a song for the new TV mini series Eric which was released on Netflix last month.

Set in 1980s New York, the six part series drama, written by Abi Morgan, stars Benedict Cumberbatch as puppeteer Vincent, the creative genius behind a Sesame Street-esque show called Good Day Sunshine. When his nine year old son Edgar goes missing, Vincent becomes convinced that if he brings to life the new puppet Edgar had been inventing for the show – Eric – his son will come home. Eric, a seven foot tall muppet invisible to others, follows Vincent around…

Listen to or Download Good Day Sunshine here.

The official Tim Minchin Australasia store has a sale on remaining tour merch’:
Tour Tees, Tea Towels and Totes.

All sale items here.

So if you missed the merch’ stand during the tour, now’s the time to grab something. 

If you’re outside Australia they do ship internationally. Shipping and taxes are calculated at the checkout.