The first episode of the new six-part comedy series Squinters, created by Adam Zwar and Trent O’Donnell, airs Wednesday 7th February at 9pm on ABC with ALL episodes available on ABC iView, if you wanna binge.
The series tracks the lives and aspirations of five carloads of rush-hour commuters from Sydney’s western suburbs, as they drive to work together in the morning and return home again in the evening, finding out how their workdays went in the meantime.
Tim plays delivery driver Paul, who starts an eco-carpool with his secret crush Romi (Andrea Demetriades) from Marketing. She’s the woman of his dreams and she thinks he’s kinda cute but she’s a little wary of her new car-buddy…
Last night, Tim performed White Wine in the Sun, with Iain Grandage’s beautiful strings arrangement, on The Late Late Show with James Corden (guest host Bryan Cranston):
If this is still geo-blocked in Australia: you’ll find the full episode on Tenplay. Tim’s on at about 33:30.
As in previous years, all November, December and January profits from the sale of Tim’s much loved sentimental Christmas song, will go to The National Autistic Society.
The other guests on the show are actors Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black.
US: CBS 12:37am/11:37pm c.
If you miss it or prefer to watch it later, the episode and clips should appear online here.
Australia:
The programme airs a day later on Channel ELEVEN with catch-up on Tenplay.
UK:
UPDATE: Unfortunately, unlike last time, Season 3 episodes are not available on Sky or Now TV a day later.
As in previous years, all November, December and January profits from the sale of Tim’s much loved sentimental Christmas song, White Wine In The Sun, will go to The National Autistic Society. More details here.
To see Tim’s last appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, including ‘Donald: The Musical’ take a look here.
Tim will be performing at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Walk of Fame Gala in January, 2018. He joins an amazing star-studded line-up of artists, already honoured in starry form on the walkway, including: Paul Blackwell, Greta Bradman, Rhonda Burchmore, Beccy Cole, Peter Combe, Slava Grigoryan, Nancye Hayes, James Morrison, Garry Stewart’s Australian Dance Theatre and Niki Vasilakis, with the event hosted by the charismatic Todd McKenney.
There will be two concert extravaganzas on the 19th January at 1pm and 8pm.
The Walk of Fame Gala will celebrate the brand new Walk of Fame promenade, overlooking the River Torrens and the reopening of Adelaide Festival Centre’s updated Festival Theatre.
Photo by Toby Burrows
Tim says: “I’ve always loved Adelaide. From playing with Eddie Perfect at the Cabaret Festival, through shows in tents in the Garden of Unearthly Delights, to playing with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, to having Matilda the Musical play at Adelaide Festival Centre, I have always loved the gigs, the audiences, and the place. It’s a huge honour to be represented star-shaped in your pavement.”
The prestigious Walk of Fame will initially include more than 130 names and will be extended annually. A full list can be seen here.
Hey! It’s that time again and as in previous years, all November, December and January profits from the sale of Tim’s beloved sentimental Christmas song, White Wine In The Sun, will go to The National Autistic Society. The NAS provide support, information and services for people with autism and their families and campaigns for “a better world for people with autism”.
We’re delighted to reveal the cover of the US edition of When I Grow Up, the magical new picture book inspired by Tim’s hit song from the multi-award-winning Matilda the Musical. The book imagines life from a child’s viewpoint, with all the humour and poignancy of the song.
The US edition will be published on March 27th, 2018, by Scholastic Press US.
When I Grow Up is illustrated by Steve Antony, an internationally published, award-winning author and illustrator of many picture books, including the Mr Panda series.
Each cover, for the three editions, is slightly different but infused with the same playful energy and imagination for which When I Grow Up is so beloved.
You can take a look at the UK edition cover and publication details here and the Australian edition cover and publication details can be found here.
This evening, 6.30pm–7.30pm, Tim’ll be on The Sunday Project on Channel Ten.
He joins hosts Hamish MacDonald, Chris Bath, Tommy Little and Rachel Corbett, alongside fellow guests Rob Langdon and Kris Smith.
UPDATE: Tim’s on at the very end of the programme.
If you can’t sit around your tellys at the allotted time, the show will be available afterwards on The Project’s website. (Sadly Tenplay’s catch-up is geo-blocked outside Australia.)
Tim’s to star in Squinters, a new six part comedy series, created by Adam Zwar and Trent O’Donnell, for the ABC.
The series, set entirely in cars, follows the lives and aspirations of rush-hour commuters from Sydney’s western suburbs as they drive to work in the morning and then catches up with their day again on the return trip. The title refers to the fact they are heading east, into the sun, in the mornings.
Tim joins a stellar cast: Jacki Weaver, Miranda Tapsell, Mandy McElhinney, Damon Herriman, Sam Simmons, Andrea Demetriades, Wayne Blair, Christiaan Van Vuuren, Justin Rosniak, Jenna Owen, Susie Youssef, Rose Matafeo, Steen Raskopoulos, John ‘MyChonny’ Luc and Nyasha Hatend.
Produced by Jungle, Squinters will shoot in October in Sydney and Los Angeles and is set to air on ABC in 2018.
There’s a special PRESALE for fans 4pm (PDT) TODAY, Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, running until Thursday, October 12th 10pm (PDT). Password:LEAVING (not case sensitive).
Any other presales will start after that and are detailed via the links above.
Tickets go on general sale Friday, October 13th at 10am (PDT)
There will be an exclusive book signing event held for When I Grow Up at Harry Hartog Bookseller, Westfield Bondi Junction, Shop 5036 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, NSW, on Saturday 21th October, 10am – 12noon.
Tim’s new magical picture book, inspired by his hit song from the acclaimed and multi-award-winning Matilda the Musical, is illustrated by Steve Antony, an internationally published, award-winning author and illustrator. It imagines life from a child’s viewpoint, with all the humour and poignancy of the song.
This Australian edition includes a bonus download of Tim performing the song.
The event is not ticketed; you can just turn up and join the line to meet Tim and get your books signed. He’ll be bringing a trusty pen and his ever winning smile.
If you’re not able to make it to this event, there are several places to buy the book online. The UK edition publication details have already been announced here. There will be another announcement soon to reveal the cover of the US edition which Scholastic US will be publishing in 2018.
TOMORROW, at 11:30am (BST) Tim and Dennis Kelly will be talking all things Matilda The Musical during a Facebook Live Q&A at the Guardian!
You can pose questions in advance by heading over to the Guardian’s Facebook Page and adding your question to the comments here.
Guardian presenter, culture correspondent Hannah Ellis Petersen, will be putting your advance questions to Tim and Dennis during the event, along with some of the rebellious questions asked live.
So, whether you’re a nerdy swot and you’ve commented with your question in advance or you want to fire questions at them live, head over to The Guardian’s Facebook Page for Guardian LIVE tomorrow morning at 11:30am.
BBC TWO: Front Row – studio performance – Saturday 7th October 7.30pm-8pm.
Amol Rajan and guests discuss the week’s arts events. John Wilson meets actors Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling to talk about Blade Runner 2049 and Ian McKellen gives a masterclass in the art of playing King Lear.
BBC Radio London: Jo Good interview – Thursday 5th October 1.00pm-4pm (live).
BBC Radio 4: Loose Ends interview – Saturday 7th October between 6:15-7pm.
Tim joins Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith, David Bryan, along with A.L. Kennedy and Joseph Barnes-Phillips for conversation, music and comedy. Music from Benjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds and Susanne Sundfor.
BBC Radio 3: The Verb – Friday 27th October 10pm-10.45pm, features an extended interview with Tim. It’ll be available on iPlayer here shortly after the broadcast.
UPDATED (07/10/17) with photos and additional details.
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