The AO Show: Tim Minchin on the intersection of tennis and theatre

Following the success of his award-winning musical Matilda, composer Tim Minchin recently returned to Melbourne for the premiere of his second show Groundhog Day. He stopped by The AO Show to compare notes on two of the world’s great spectacles: musical theatre and tennis.
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Have just stumbled across this - three months late. What an intelligent and insightful interview. Really interesting questions which Tim answered with his usual thoughtfulness, depth and wit. The comparison between sport and theatre as both art and entertainment is really thought-provoking . It’s always great to hear two intelligent minds swapping ideas..