ANNOUNCING 5 HOLD OVER SHOWS!
We're performing five hold-over shows after our successful Fringe Festival run that will benefit our hold-over venue, the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and their causes, at-risk youths and music programs. We expect to raise between $10,000 and $12,000 through the show's net gate sales. The additional shows will feature extended content as well as an artist talkback after each performance.
Wednesday, Aug 28 @ 7pm
Thursday, Aug 29 @ 7pm
Friday, Aug 30 @ 7pm
Saturday, Aug 31 @ 2pm
Saturday, Aug 31 @ 7pm
Venue: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Global News - Edmonton: 5 Stars
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"...Keith is no virtuoso on the four-stringer, but he plays with heart and his story is the stuff that the Fringe is made of...Rapidly becoming a Fringe hit, five out of five, get your tickets while you can!"
Winnipeg Free Press 2019: 5 Stars
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"Using a mixture of humour (yes, there are banjo jokes), observations, self-reflection and music, Alessi’s inspirational and compelling tale will pluck at your heartstrings, clawhammer style."
Fringe Review - Regina - 2019: 4 Stars
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"He performs with a genuine passion – the man sure loves his banjos! The message of the show is positive and inspiring, and is delivered in a compelling manner."
Now: Edmonton, AB
We're thrilled and humbled to return to the Edmonton Fringe Festival 2019 After the awe-inspiring reception we've been honored to experience at the Fringe Festivals we've toured this summer, it's a privilege to come back to Edmonton for more shows!
GET MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE!
August 15-25 - Backstage Theatre, Venue 2, 10330 84 Ave. Edmonton
Thursday August 15 @ 8:00pm
Saturday August 17 @ 12:00pm
Sunday August 18 @ 2:00pm
Tuesday August 20 @ 3:45pm
HOLD OVER SCHEDULE & VENUE
Venue: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
AFTER THAT: Vancouver, BC
See us perform at the Vancouver Fringe Festival at the Carousel Theatre on Granville Island this September where we wrap up the Fringe Festival season. Get the details HERE!
Tomatoes on TV!
Keith was on CTV last month in Regina to talk about the show and festival!
RIFF 2019 - Team Fringe - CTV July 11
IT'S DAY 2Hey Look William Hales & Keith Alessi (Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me) were on CTV Morning Live - Regina today!--------------------------------Regina Fringe - July 10-145 Venues - 21 Shows - EVERY DAYTickets https://regina_fringe.eventbrite.caon-line $12 (plus fees)At-the-door $14 (Cash Only)--------------------------------Other Events during Festival WeekJuly 13 - Kid's Fringe - 10:00 - 2:00 - Museum (indoors/outdoors)--------------------------------#yqr #reginafringe2019 #regina www.reginafringe.com--------------------------------Regina, Saskatchewan Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Moose Jaw SaskExpress Regina Farmers' Market Cooperative Regina Downtown BID CTV Regina
Posted by Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival on Thursday, July 11, 2019
The Reviews Are In!
Check out what the critics are saying about the show!
Winnipeg Free Press: "Alessi has an easygoing style with an honest vulnerability."
Vancouver Presents: “Fringe review: Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life is an intimate and affecting show.”
The Paper (Fupaper.blog) New York City
"An honest telling of one man’s journey. Alessi’s performance manages to be warm, tear-jerking, and humorous all at once – a gem in New York City’s off-off-Broadway scene."
Theatre Is Easy (New York City): "Keith Alessi's Italian-Canadian corporate-to-banjo story is thoroughly entertaining."
"Alessi's story is straightforward, vulnerable, heartwarming, and full of traditional “old time” music of the Southern United States."
Sherpadoo.com (Vancouver): “Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life is a show in the true spirit of Fringe. The performance will put a smile on your face, leaving you glad and happy.”
#FringeDuJour: 20 shows not to miss at this year’s Vancouver Fringe Festival
Katie’s Picks: “If the name isn’t enough to grab your attention, maybe you will be happy to hear that this show is for all ages. And the tomatoes are evil.”
