Presenting the Tinkles is a musical comedy about the madness, mayhem and mirth of children's theatre performers.

"It's for every parent and babysitter who's ever been subjected to kiddies 'bands' on repeat and every adult who's ever secretly sung along as well as every adult who was ever a kid singing along too," say creators Kate McGill and Willow Newey, New Zealand's own Kath and Kim-esque comedy due.

Presenting the Tinkles, at BATS in Wellington from January 23 to February 2, might be about a kiddie band but is definitely for adults only!Big Tones is an aging, ginger-haired 80's boybander trying to get back into entertainment scene with a revolutionary idea to create a kiwi children's entertainment group to rival Hi5!

The Tinkles are made up of aging rocker Dean, Ozzie pop-idol wannabe Meadow, earnest Miriam and bitter thespian Thom. The musical follows the group's struggles, from their humble beginnings in town halls to the dizzying heights of Good Morning and beyond!

Facing nepotism, an indecent proposal, a shapely real estate agent and the shock introduction of talent, that's Tinkle number five. Will Big Tones' manufactured kiddie-pop creation make it to the top of the charts - or should he just leave it to the Aussies?

Mockutheatre at its best. Have a giggle at the goings-on behind the scenes in the Tinkle towers of the 'band'.

When:January 23 - February 2, 8.30pm
Where: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington
Bookings: 04 802 4175 or book@bats.co.nz

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