Best New Musical - Groundhog Day - Olivier Awards 2017 

Most of his acceptance speech is spent asking people to support a venue and recommending other people. Just one more reason to love this man.

Tim Minchin, the brilliant wordsmith who bends words to his will in his music, all but speechless here? Technically, he was "speechless" because he did not write an acceptance speech in advance. That is surprising, because he is always prepared. His university commencement speeches, for example, are works of art peppered with bon mots, plays on words, homophones, parallel structure, and more. For him to arrive without a prepared acceptance speech must mean either that he thought he was not going to win or thought that it would suggest an unseemly confidence that he WOULD win. To see Tim Minchin and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the same stage brings me great joy. Both are brilliant artists; educated, analytical thinkers; men loyal to the wives and children they love; and compassionate individuals who care about social justice. If you're not familiar with all that they have done, particularly Tim with autism support groups and Lin-Manuel with hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico, take a few minutes to read about their efforts.

Tim Minchin at a loss for words?!?! I have no words for that :) Except, Grats man! You deserve it.

It is amazing how a genius like him is so humble for what he does. Makes him even more adorable. And suitable for the teenage market ;)

I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of Lin for getting to hug Tim or of Tim for getting to hug Lin, haha. Awe, Tim I'm so happy for you, you really deserve this!

Just thirty five days until you'll be accepting your Tony! 🎉🎉🏆🎉🎉 "Fucking Tony," ah? 😉

Never seen Tim so flustered

What are you doing wearing shoes?

Congratulations Tim;D

Tim at a loss for words... You saw it here first.

What do we have to do as a species to deserve a collaboration between Lin Manuel Miranda and Tim Minchin? Whatever it is, it should be our next goal.

Congrats Tim!

He was so not prepared for this. Completely caught with his pants down. Really happy for the guy, well deserved.

Having seen Groundhog Day at the Old Vic in London, I'm not surprised at all at Tim getting this award! It was such a great seamless production, the songs were amazing and the combination of acting singing and (even some magic!) was amazing!!! Well done Time and cast :)

Congratulations Mr. Minchin!

Way to go, tim!!!!

Congratulations. Hard not to fall in love with you and your work.

It brought tears to my old American eyes. So proud of you, Tim!

OH MY GOSH YAY. CONGRATULATIONS!👍👏👏👌😁 on another note, I definitely wasn't expecting to see Lin-Manuel Miranda 😍

Bloody marvellous!!

Congratulations, Tim! So happy for you.

Your humility is disarming and real Mr Minchin. A precious gift among your many gifts. I write this simply to say...thank you and respect.

So so happy for my favourite comedian! Congratulations!

Tim, congrats! I have been looking forward to this musical for two years (was devastated when opening day got pushed off). I'm so thrilled to see the "officials" see its brilliance.

Congratulations Tim! I've been listening to the soundtrack on a loop the last week. Bravo, Sir!

Yasssss sir.

Congrats Tim! I absolutely love your work man!

Just calculated how many times Tim said "incredible" during the Olivier Awards this time...

Congratulations Tim! You are just all the awesomeness that life should be in one kooky Australian! I wish you all the best in the future!

Congrats to Tim, the cast and crew, and everyone. I must say, that was the best bad award acceptance I have ever heard - the real deal.

Congratulations TIM! you are a musical genius (pardon the pun)! I love your work with the heritage orchestra and Matilda! You deserved it and more!

What glorious news to wake up to on my Groundhog Monday! CONGRATS TIM! Now go grab that well earnt wine and cheese 😆😆😆 Thanks also to Sarah and the kids for being on the rollercoaster ride through it all too 💞

I love Tim!!!

Congratulations....time for drinking white wine in the sun.

*congratulations truly well deserved, YOUR A LIVING LEGEND!*

Congrats Dude!!!!!

It's a hell of an achievement to have your actually-new musical beat goddamn Dreamgirls!

Well deserved Tim♥️

Congratulations, Tim! Seeing your sprint for the stage and the hug, I almost teared up because I admire you and Lin so much and you're​ a wonderful inspiration. Best of luck for the Tonies! I want this to tie with Dear Evan Hansen 💜

incredible things, some else.. Hahahah! even when you are nervouse are funny Congrats tim!

Good for you, young man. Well done.

Yay Tim! Love you!

Nailed it.

Smashed it bro!!

Congratulation! Made my day! Please come to Portugal!

Congrats, you beautiful music making monster. I have been a fan of you for a few years now and your music is constantly on my mind. If I ever can travel to a place that shows your shows, I will. But bring them to Latin America, please! Ok rant over. Congrats man!

Best musical EVER!! SO CLEVER!!

"... well not anymore" ahahahah 😂

Lins laugh at 1:30 makes me cry omg

Bahahaha, that talk is so you :) Well done mate!

This is late, but congratulations, me & my girlfriend has loved you since Thank You God!

I haven't watched Groundhog Day, but Matilda was genial. I never liked musicals, but Tim Minchin makes me want to watch it.

More Groundhog referances.. like repeating the start again :P

Onya Tim

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

Please do get a camera backstage! And also frontstage and release a DRM-free movie that we can buy and watch maybe?

super hyper kilo mega giga congrats!

👏👏👏💕💕💕

For fuck sake! He's human and he can get nerveous like us mortals.

He has become a tomato

Take your canvas bags...

It's staggering how much the added name of "Mastercard" cheapens the award.

notfication

Still no HD... congrats anyway

im not sure if id rather meet tim or lin 😕😕😂😂