NSW GOVERNMENT HONOURS MATILDA THE MUSICAL'S TIM MINCHIN

Tim Minchin

The creative contributions of Australian musician, composer, songwriter, actor, comedian and writer, Tim Minchin, were recognised by the NSW Government this week in a ceremony which unveiled a special commemorative bronze plaque on Sydney’s Theatre Walk at Walsh Bay.

The first Australian to receive a Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score in 2013, Tim Minchin has won numerous awards including Best Newcomer at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his sell-out musical comedy show Darkside, and London Newcomer of the Year at the 2012 Whatsonstage.com Awards for his work on Matilda the Musical.

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase, who officiated the plaque unveiling said: “Today we honour Tim Minchin, a very talented artist, who has not only contributed to the cultural fabric of our State and our nation, but whose work has also received international acclaim.”

“Sydney’s Theatre Walk commemorates and celebrates the work of our theatre greats and their enduring creative contributions which have enriched the lives of all Australians," Ms Chipchase said.

Tim Minchin joins the likes of Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, John Bell AO OBE and Jacki Weaver who are among the 21 legends of Australian stage and screen whose achievements have been recognised through individual plaques set into the paving stone around Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay.