Tim Minchin on his role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar
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- čas přidán 16. 11. 2012
- Tim Minchin discusses his experience with the musical before he jumps onto stage for the live recording.
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Tim just makes this show, Ben is great as Jesus, but Tim just really is the one who gave you chills in this version.
Tim's got such a warm smile and personality. He'd be cool to meet I think.
I have met him before and he is really nice 🙂
Bridget Cronk Is he? I LOVE Tim Minchin, but I always got the impression that I wouldn't really like meeting him because of his extreme personally (which of course is what I love about him)
@@the.youtube.of.sam.gotter he's actually really sweet and patient and calm when you meet him :)
Tim Minchin is gorgeous, funny, talented and extremely brilliant. I adore him :)
He looks so right with dreds!
Marialla A white guy who can pull off dred locks. There *are* miracles after all. 😸
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Newton Falkner is another
I know right?
Seems like an intelligent, grounded and dedicated bloke. I’d never heard of him before stumbling onto this after listening to JCST. Be a pleasure to meet Tim and have a pint someday.
Well you have a treat-several treats! Check out all of his work. His songs and piano playing are amazing.
@@DreamingCatStudio He's also done some musicals as well! In 2013 he wrote the songs for the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda with playwright Dennis Kelly, and in 2017 he worked on Groundhog Day the musical with the film's original scriptwriter Danny Rubin writing the libretto!
Also just in, he and a British playwright, since 2020, have been developing a new biographical musical set to open in Australia! :)
Stand in line, dear heart. Tim has a passionately dedicated following who agree with you about him being intelligent, grounded, and dedicated.
I so wish i could have seen this. Too bad I live so far away.... Tim Minchin is so awesome at what-ever he does.
Lol I wish I was old enough to appreciate musicals back then
I just got cast as Judas in my college's production of JCS. Tim is my idol for the performance.
Best JCS ever! And Tim's analysis of Judas' role is spot on. Without Judas there would be no crucifixion/resurrection. And then to commit the double crimes of betrayal and suicide when he was just a poor sap in God's plan? I was 19 in 1970 and I can't say this is what drove me from the church, but when I talked to priests they had nothing, and JCS, while providing no answers, sure reinforced my questions.
joe z That's a really good way to put it. JCS did that for me, too. It reinforced my questions. The main song is Judas asking questions!
I'm not Catholic, but the Protestant answer that I always got (and truly believe) was that it's very clear and stressed in the Bible that God gave us free will. Judas had all the same chances, but he hardened his heart and betrayed Jesus. He wasn't just "some poor sap in God's plan" he did it on his own accord (despite the lyrics in "Damned for All Time" lol).. God knew what would happen, but He let it because it would free the world. It's not like God couldn't have done something, it's that He let us have free will and it hurts Him deeply when we turn away but He allows it to happen so we can have free will.. hope this answered some unanswered questions, and if you have any more just let me know👌🏻👌🏻❤️❤️
JCS is the best version of the story. For all the drama of it (from the medium) it is the most plausible version of the story that best captures the proper human aspects of the story, particularly Judas.
WATCHING TIM MINCHIN TALKING AND HOW HUMBLE HE IS MAKES ME LOVE HIM EVEN MORE THANKS TIM I THINK YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT AS JUDAS THINK YOU WERE MADE TO PLAY THIS PART TAKE CARE ❤️🦋🌈
Minchin really shone in this! His Judas was so raw... gave me the feels : )
It was spoiled by that horrible auto-tune! There was really no need for it : / A little emotional pitchiness would have made in "Heaven on their minds" even better ... damn that was some delicious darkness!
Last time I had my expectations blown this much, it was watching Matt Lucas slay it as 'Master of Ceremonies' in Les Mis... I mean, who could have have seen that performance coming :O
Minchin 'made' this production of JCS! Can't wait to see what he turns his hand to next.
you mean pitch correction
@@zed6563 Getting particular about it doesn't change the point lol
@@zed6563 no it wasn't pitch correction, his voice was badly auto tuned without his consent. Tom's voice isn't half as bad as the terrible auto tune job
Tim Minchin is me favorite Judas! I looove his singing!!
"What is it like performing something that is at adds with your worldview?"
What kind of question is that? I understand wanting to get Tim's particular perspective, but the whole point of acting is to, at times, portray stories and characters who aren't like you. And Tim's absolutely right: The show doesn't lean one way or another, towards Christianity or against it, and that's what makes it so brilliant. The audience, like the characters, are left to react and decide for themselves what the tale means.
@Oh Wait Oh, okay. I thought the interviewer was asking it like, "How could you, an atheist, possibly take part in a musical about religion and do it so well?! That's just crazy!"
@Oh Wait Oh, that makes sense. I'm not atheist myself--I'm Wiccan, actually--but what I do share in common with atheists is having a critical eye of organized religion. Now, if people of like-mindedness in terms of their faith want to chill out together, I have no issue with that (I enjoy it myself), but once it starts getting too hierarchical, then I start to raise my eyebrows and back away.
Yes, I know "Superstar" was hugely controversial for its time, and still is in some circles, and that's why I've always loved it, both growing up Christian and now as a Wiccan: It can be considered a religious piece, but it doesn't focus on religion or being preachy and instead tells deeply human stories that everybody can relate to and appreciate. If religions are going to have proselytizing as a thing (mine doesn't, but Christianity can and does in some denominations), they should take that approach of relating to people on a human level instead of the popular tactic of, "Believe what I believe or suffer eternally after death for it!"
Dammit, he's so adorable, smart, funny, talented.
This man is just incredible!! I love him!
Minchin with dreadlocks is a definate "Yes".
oh oh oh oh oh im in love with judas judas
Can't imagine how anyone would be brave enough to take on the role of Judes after Tim?!The best ever!!!!x
Great interview, very articulate as always.
Saw it last night, breathtaking. Love Tim as Judas
It wasn't just the fear of "religious madness" but the fear of Roman counter insurgency. A perfectly valid fear if you consider Rome's response to the Bar Kokhba revolt, started by a messianic claimant.
Indeed...
saw it yesterday night....Tim was amazing. Absolutely perfect for the role :)
the album is so amazing its hard to imagine other singers but Tim really nails it vibe & all.
Saw it on Saturday in Australia , was AMAZING !!
saw it today. Just wow tim is amazing!
Tim Minchin you were flipping AMAZING! I3 U
I LOVE TIM!!!!!!!
Fantastic artist
Beautiful Interview. Don't know who the silly man interviewing is...? But, as always, such lovely, intelligent answers to ridiculous questions. Must do your head in!
Such an amazing man ... wish he'd come home :(
He is the most wonderful, eloquent man :) I saw JCS in Manchester and he was amazing! Incredible talent.
Yes, but this is Jesus Christ Superstar. It's not a direct promotion of religion, it's almost a satire in a way. It's like putting on a play about Zeus. You don't have to believe in Zeus to be in a play about him.
i love his hair! :D
He was flawless in the show. Love hearing him talk about this and Matilda :D
Saw it thursday in nott
God damn hes hot!!!
Crazy Goddess mood tho
Crazy Goddess totally agree 🥰
This man is perfect! So beautiful!!!
Judas is my dream role for all the same reasons Tim listed.
Tim thinks he chose to be Judas but this part was chosen for him.
The more he talks, the more he mesmerises me.
I gained interest in this production of JCSS because someone told me the other day something to the effect of, "You won't believe it; Sporty Spice smashed it as Mary Magdalene in JC; look up the videos!" So I did. Now I'm almost obsessed, and I LOVE Minchin's take on this story. I'm a huge fan of the musical. And this production is easily my favorite out of any I've ever seen. It's magnificently human. It's dirty, and messy, and complex in a way I think most other productions miss. In this telling of the story, Jesus really *is* the weakest link (the character; not the actor). Tim clearly gets that. He's stinkin' brilliant (And Mel really did smash it, didn't she?).
Beyond the brilliance of the performance, this interview makes me wish I could sit down for a drink and conversation with Tim Minchin himself. He seemed to really listen to the questions, and gave such thoughtful answers. Nothing seemed to be "canned" here. His passion, originality, and belief in himself and his role in the show really shine through, and I loved every minute of it.
Seeing a stage version of this in middle school was an early step down a bath eventually leading to giving up belief in gods. :-D
JCS is one of my favorite shows and tim is the best Judas ever.
Perfect casting. He is Judas.
This smile at 00:21 !!
Wtf do the flipping AMAZING
Judas didn't do nuthin wrong! 🙏🐰
He made the wrong choices, he wasn't greedy and evil but he did do bad things
@@thegoodfather1177Ok, "He made wrong choices... Did bad things."
Its just blame. Exactly what Religious people needed, a billy goat, someone left holding the bag 🐐💰 I'm not convinced Judas realized he was getting boned by the Pharisees so they could facilitate Jesus arrested and execution. Saddest part, after the fact, is that nobody blamed Judas harder than he blamed himself. 🙏
@@daniellebarbuti4809 Jesus was the scapegoat in this story by design, and anyone who knows their stuff doesn't blame Judas solely for what happened. Everyone makes bad decisions, does the wrong thing sometimes, like Peter denying Jesus three times.
It's not either 'innocent' or 'satan', Judas was a man with fear and doubt.
@@thegoodfather1177 Jesus is called many things in the Bible, one of which is The Perfect Lamb. Azazel is the biblical scapegoat! Look it up.
Damn, I want to be one of his friends.
is he wearing eyeliner ? oml new favourite actor ^
Tim is known for wearing eyeliner while performing, usually he's sat at a piano so the eye make up helps draw attention to his eyes while he is performing a song. He also performs in bare feet because he's quite anxious and it helps him feel a little more relaxed
I like the dreadlocks hair, better than what he had before.
Jesus wants a foot massage. Haha!
I'm not religious but I rlly liked the play
Where can I get the dvd?
Duh! Amazon?
+joe z that's where i got mine
Any discount shop bargain bin.
Luke Mason you can get it on Google Play. Type in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and two things come up. This is one of them.
He is a real good Judas.
I always thought that Judas has always been the star of the show he was always the one the story is about.
WHAT.A.MAN
I saw it in Leeds last night and as much as I love Tim I think the tour has really taken it out on his voice - he didn't have the range for Judas.
*3
I agree this man is amazing to listen to and to look at Wow. I like it very much when he says you think i can't help it when asked about swearing while doing Matilda. It is almost perverted the way i look at him. I know he has a wife ,lucky her. He just so cute and mature , though you would guess he'd be immature .....Nope
Is >that< what JCSuperstar is about? Crap. I had written it off.
"Judas is the protagonist and Jesus is slightly annoying."
Well sign me the f*** up
With such a weak jesus it was a relief to have a good judas
who is this "jesus chrsit" you are talking about though
I give up.
massive, screaming, dying , sccrrk
But you see the problem is,
He playing J C Superstar
But thinks all religions should be barred
And has opinions
Around the wrong people
Would get him tarred.
(I'm just playin around)
acronus I UNDERSTOOD THAT REFERENCE!!!! And whenever I listen to that song, I think of this performance and smile to myself and say "just wait, Tim, you are gonna be a rock star, just you wait"
Not sure I've ever heard Tim say religion should be banned. He's a secular humanist, just because he believes that religion shouldn't be taught in school or politicised(even some Christians are secular) doesn't mean he wants a complete ban on religion
tim minchin has ruined Judas for me I cant sing it in any other way 😅
what did he/she say?
i can make a video about cristianity without being a cristian. its like playing hamlet or harry potter.
Silly wabbit, tricks are for kids.
I Though He Was Athiest???
He's a secular humanist so yes he is an atheist. What exactly does that have to do with anything, an atheist can't act a part if they're atheist is that what you're saying? Pretty sure many Christian actors have played atheists, it's not okay for an atheist though?? 🙄🙄
Judas
was half Chinese half Jew, that's why he was a ping pong lawyer.
Admits he can't sing. 8:00
Nowhere did he state that he can't sing just that he sung it as he interpretated the part, he's an artist so why does he have to show off like every other theatre nerd when he doesn't think its necessary. Not all artists are alike
JESUS was annoying!!!???? So Judas telling everyone to cow to the Romans and stay in their place wasn't annoying? Where in the HELL....? Oh...wait...
Judas wasn't saying to capitulate to everything the Romans said, but to be aware that they could quite easily screw them over, personally, religiously, as a movement and as a whole nation if they were pissed off enough. And also, he was making the point that their mission, their purpose, their message was being lost in a tidal wave of messianic worship and that even Jesus was starting to be pulled along too and was starting to believe he was the actual son of God when prior to that point, he'd never mentioned that, hey, by the way, I'm God, come kiss my feet. He'd only ever represented himself as a messenger of his interpretation of what he thought good Jews should be doing and thinking.
And to be fair, Jesus was a bit whiny in the Bible too as well as the show... between them both, we have the apparent son of the God of the Bible cursing a tree for not fruiting out of season just because he wanted a snack... Complaining and grumbling at his disciplines for not necessarily getting his mysterious rambling parables... Playing one off against the other ("You're my favourite, but I won't show you what I showed Peter")... Complaining about them being stupid, thick and slow... and truly not understanding that by conducting himself in certain ways or cuddling up with a prostitute, could undermine all the work they were trying to do (even though in reality there's zero evidence Mary was a prostitute, that was a rumour spread by the men controlling the contents of the Bible and church doctrine)... Shoving Judas to the floor after screaming at him for doing something that - if Jesus was actually the Messiah - he knew was preordained by God in order to further his cause and fulfill the supposed prophecy of his resurrection (in other words, Judas had no way out of doing it because God said so)... After screaming at his most devoted followers and throwing one across the garden for not actually doing anything yet and going off on his own, he then expects them to sit up with him - specifically asking the one he physically threw...
And then to top things off, Judas ends up being apparently condemned to hell for doing what God planned him to do, in the first place!
So honestly, I think it was a fair thing to describe JCS Jesus (and even the Bible Jesus to some extent) as being whiny. ;-)
So Tim is a fan of the musical but he doesn't get what the climactic number was actually about.