Tomatoes
tried to Kill me
But Banjos Saved My Life

An Award Winning, Inspirational True Story
Keith Alessi playing a banjo

Accolades

Awards

Winner
Spirit of the Fringe
Windsor Walkerville Fringe

Reviews & Press

Keith Alessi - Edinburgh Interview
Keith Alessi - Edinburgh Interview
January 1, 2021

The Fringe in Review Podcast - We continue our coverage of theSpaceUK which which brings a second season of shows from all genres via its digital platform. Written and spoken word, theatre and music, there is plenty to appreciate and enjoy during lockdown.

Banjo-playing performer strikes a chord with Calgary audiences
Banjo-playing performer strikes a chord with Calgary audiences
January 20, 2020

For two weeks, Keith Alessi didn’t know if he was going to live or die. “It was a heck of a wake-up call,” said Alessi of the time he spent in hospital fighting cancer. “You really do reflect upon what have I done with my life?”

CTV News Calgary Interview
CTV News Calgary Interview
January 16, 2020

Lunchbox Theatre presents a must see show where the banjo has a starring role.

Audience Feedback

Thoughtful, touching biography. Being an expat Canadian living in NYC, having grown up at a similar time too, I was personally engaged yet the material was not only touching and graciously presented, the performance was poignant. Everyone in the audience felt it; there was a subtle unifying connection. It was uplifting and inexplicable definitely in the mix, making it a lasting contentment of shared experience.

Loved the show... I laughed... I cried... I walked away with good lessons...

Very touching. Good performance.