This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2024 season. This season is now over.

Performer, Keith Alessi, playing the old time banjo.
Performer, Keith Alessi, on stage in a Canadian Professional Theatre
Performer, Keith Alessi, playing a Bluegrass banjo

Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life

Theatre and Physical Theatre • Music
Canada • Australian Premiere

SOLD OUT RUN/ Pick of the Fringe Winner Edinburgh Fringe 2023! 
 
Highly awarded and internationally toured!
 
Sold out runs across Canada and Off-Broadway in New York City!
 
★★★★ “A sold out Fringe classic!”-British Theatre Guide
 
★★★★ “An uplifting experience worthy of a TedTalk, or at least a standing ovation in front of the telly."~Broadway Baby (Edinburgh)
 
When life took an unexpected turn, Keith Alessi finds that the healing power of music becomes the key to saving his life. This authentic true story is one sure to leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to dust off your own long forgotten dreams.

Presented by: Quivering Dendrites & The Garage International

This is more than a show, it is a cause.
A heartfelt passion project that began after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn; it has been his mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $950,000 (AUD) as of September 2023 for various cancer, community, music and theatre charities.

The show has been highly awarded and has toured internationally, including sold out runs across Canada, Off-Broadway in New York City, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

This is the first time the show is being performed in Australia!

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