November 30th 2023.
Tim Minchin has opened up about why he chose to go ahead with a show just a day after his mother's death. Earlier this month, the comedian, 48, was on stage in Sydney when he announced that his mother Ros had passed away after being diagnosed with terminal blood cancer in 2020.
Explaining his decision to share the news with the 2000-strong audience, Tim said: "I sort of didn’t know what else to do. I mean, that’s my job. I also really care that when I play gigs that people have an experience that feels honest, and it was the day after my mum died, so I thought I’d be honest about it."
Tim went on to say that while the show was a success, he was in a "slightly otherworldly headspace" and could barely remember it. At the end of the performance, he asked the audience to join him in singing a rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah.
The response from the crowd was immense, with many taking to social media afterwards to share their admiration for the show, calling it the most "beautiful" and "emotional" they had ever been to.
Tim's decision to go ahead with the show was a touching tribute to his mum, and a testament to his strength. Despite his loss, he was able to carry on with the performance, and the audience was there to support him every step of the way.
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