Questions answered by Keith Alessi.
Q1: Aside from this Quickie, what is the most desperate marketing tactic you plan on using to get bums in seats this August? 280 chars
We plan on exploiting my grandson, dog, and the opening bars to duelling banjos. If that doesn’t work we will hire a chorus line of dancing tomatoes.
Q2: All shows will have their tough days. What sophisticated self-care strategies will you employ to survive?
After drinking a lot of scotch I go out and watch bagpipers and accordion players and feel like I am a real musician.
Q3: If your show suddenly developed a massive ego and became the biggest diva in the 2026 Fringe, what absurd, hyper-specific item would be mandatory on its dressing room rider?
20lbs of blue M&M’s served to us by Steve Martin as he plays his banjo.
Q4: How will the audience remember you the morning after?
They will be inspired, motivated, touched, calling their friends to come see the show and although fair warned in not to do so they will be seriously considering picking up a banjo!
About the show
Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Date(s): Previews week (Fri 31st July to Thurs 6th Aug) • Week 1 (Fri 7th to Thurs 13th Aug) • Week 2 (Fri 14th to Thur 20th Aug) • Final week(s) (Fri 21st to Mon 31st Aug)
Time(s): Morning (Before 12-noon)
Ticket type: Paid
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