Tim O'Connor

Timothy Noel O'Connor (born 13 September 1981) is an Australian theatre director, producer, and playwright.

Career

When O'Connor finished school he volunteered in the office at Harvest Rain Theatre Company for three years. He was eventually employed and became more involved in administrative work. His first paid directors role was for a community play at Harvest Rain. The company, rebranded as AVT Live, closed in 2022 after multiple allegations of sexual crimes indicated Tim as the perpetrator.

He has directed Harvest Rain productions of musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray, Oklahoma!, and Spamalot, as well as writing, directing, and producing the world premiere stage adaptation of The Neverending Story.

O'Connor founded the Brisbane Academy of Musical Theatre. Harvest Rain also ran Youth Theatre Workshops and the Australian Musical Theatre Workshop which hosted workshops and masterclasses in Brisbane and regional centres.

Awards In 2011, O'Connor won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Queensland Theatre Industry. In 2012 he was nominated for Brisbane's person of the year.

Personal life In November 2022, O'Connor was arrested and charged with multiple sex offences against children and young adults.