KIZMET AND THE CASE OF THE SMASHED VIOLIN

A hilarious new series starring an inquisitive young girl, a sassy currawong and a bumbling detective from award-winning comedian and artist extraordinary, Frank Woodley.

Unfortunately, when you're the personal assistant to Kizmet Papanicillo 'rest' is a word you only hear in sentences like 'You get the littlest burglar, I'll take care of the rest. Again? They just got back. But Kizmet is packing her battered suitcase, and when Kizmet packs her old case - that means there's a new case. A mystery for Kizmet, her sidekick Gretchen and father Detective Spencer to solve. The trio is called to investigate serious claims of cattle being attacked by a creature in the bush ? and the possible sighting of a Tasmanian Tiger. But Tassie Tigers are extinct, aren't they? Can Kizmet use her skills for inquiry to get to the bottom of this case?

Frank Woodley is built from funny - it's in his bones. Whether he's being a comedian, clown, actor or acrobat, he is constantly creating characters and worlds to engage audiences of all ages. Since emerging from the acclaimed duo Lano and Woodley in 2006 Frank has created four new stage shows and his own ABC series Woodley - created by, written, produced and starring Frank as the title character opposite Justine Clarke. Although Frank continues to perform on stage, he has also turned his immense talent to children's books, writing and illustrating his first book Kizmet.