Welcome to the official web-site for Tim Firth, a resource for information about Tim and his work. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Tim Firth first came to the attention of theatregoers with the worldwide hit comedy NEVILLE'S ISLAND, and to television viewers with the 1994 series PRESTON FRONT. On stage he went on to win the Olivier for his musical OUR HOUSE, and on television to win awards  for works including THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY, CRUISE OF THE GODS and children's series THE ROTTENTROLLS.

Tim's first two feature films were released in 2003. CALENDAR GIRLS starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters went on to become one of the most successful British films of all time. BLACKBALL, starring Paul Kaye and Vince Vaughn reached number three in the UK charts as did his third film, KINKY BOOTS starring Chiwitel Ejiofor and Joel Egerton.

In 2004 Tim released a solo album, HARMLESS FLIRTING, completing a tour of words and music with fellow playwright Willy Russell.

Opening at the Liverpool Playhouse, the stage musical version of THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY became the most successful Christmas production in the theatre's history and his play SIGN OF THE TIMES, starring Stephen Tompkinson and Tom Shaw toured the UK in early 2009,opening in the West End 2011.

Tim’s stage play CALENDAR GIRLS ran in the West End gaining Olivier nominations and the Whatsonstage audience award. It has now toured the UK for over four years breaking the box office record for a play at every theatre it has visited. In 2011 it beat the all time British box office record for a play, and has raised over half a million pounds for Blood Cancer Charities, funding its own research  project in Yorkshire hospitals. It has also crossed continents, playing all across Europe, Central Europe, South America, Australia and Canada.

In March 2010, Tim was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Literature by the University of Chester.

January 2012