Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life
Keith Alessi
July 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Time: 13:45 ( 60 mins )
Venue: Red Lecture Theatre
Genre: Theatre
Age: 14 and above (14+)
Warnings: More Information:
Show deals with the topic of cancer

'Storytelling at its best!' ★★★★★ (Playbill). This highly awarded, internationally toured, inspirational true story is about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions, and the healing power of the arts and is told with warmth, humour and banjo music!
This show has donated 100% of ticket sales to cancer and theatre charities totalling over $1,000,000 (CAD) since 2018 and all proceeds from this Edinburgh Fringe run will benefit Summerhall.
Sold out run in 2023 and 2024. Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe 2023! 'A sold-out Fringe classic!' (BritishTheatreGuide.info).
This show has donated 100% of ticket sales to cancer and theatre charities totalling over $1,000,000 (CAD) since 2018 and all proceeds from this Edinburgh Fringe run will benefit Summerhall.
Sold out run in 2023 and 2024. Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe 2023! 'A sold-out Fringe classic!' (BritishTheatreGuide.info).