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Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life

date_range 30th July, 2023 - 31st July, 2023

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An inspirational true story about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions and the healing power of music.

Keith Alessi was a well known CEO running a company in Canada when he received a deadly cancer diagnosis. This event served as a catalyst for him to learn to play the banjo. Keith's story of perseverance and survival is told with warmth, humour and banjo music!

Keith donates 100% of his portion of ticket sales to cancer and theatre charities. Contributions to date total over £350,000.

£5.50 of every ticket sold will be donated to D&G Relay for Life.

This true story about the healing power of the arts is told with warmth, humour and banjo music!

“Keith Alessi delivers a poignant message of resilience, hope and endurance we all need to hear right now” ★★★★ Broadway Baby

“As amusing and entertaining as it is inspirational” ★★★★ Calgary Herald

Tickets £11
Recommended age 12+
19:30 to 21:30 - Sunday 30th July
14:30 to 16:30 - Monday 31st July
Swallow Theatre
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Address:
Moss Park
Whithorn
DG8 8DR