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The Tour: Washed up, broke, and talentless... it's showtime!

by Falstaff Dowling-Mitchell

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After the accident, the whole world is against Tim. Everything he touches turns to dirt. Now at 40, he's homeless, broke, and only has one place to drink. It feels like the only way up is further down. When Tim receives a random text message from his uncle, he has some serious decisions to make.

Kevin, an ageing dreamer and the eccentric Director of the Tall Tree Theatre Company, has a wild plan and he is going to do it, come hell or high jinks! He has stumbled upon an opportunity to showcase his mates' talents. Armed with a questionable script they believe is Hollywood-worthy and a rusty steed of a van to take the troupe across New Zealand, they're determined to make it work - no matter the odds.

When old school bullies resurface with a rival show, each performer must dig deep to keep the tour alive. Facing mishaps, strained friendships, the challenge of self-doubt, and even sabotage, this motley crew must band together to prove that even the unlikeliest dreams are worth fighting for.

About the Author

Falstaff Dowling-Mitchell is an international theatre performer turned award-winning children's novelist. He's had a vibrant career on stage, playing Shrek in Shrek the Musical across five countries, starring as the Fish in Cat in the Hat Live on Stage for seven years, and bringing Melman to life during the Madagascar New Zealand Tour.

When not performing, Falstaff is also a dedicated teacher, screenwriter, and filmmaker, with his award-winning works being showcased at international film festivals. His latest book, The Tour, is a heartfelt and hilarious Kiwi novel that takes readers behind the scenes of show business.

His novel, White Lies, Maori Legends and Fairytales, is an award-winning story used in over 300 schools nationwide to engage students with the history of Aotearoa. It tells the powerful and engaging story of a boy named Petera and his best mate Hone, growing up in small-town Aotearoa.

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