Deborah Kimmett

Tamworth November 9th SOLD OUT!
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Tamworth Legion, 714 Addington St,, Tamworth, Ontario, Tamworth, ON K0K 3G0, Canada
“Kimmett is on fire with her new comedy set, Smoke Show.”-Broadway World.

If you need a night out and a good laugh with some friends then join smoking hot ( comedy wise at least) Deborah Kimmett ( from CBC Debaters, and Second City) for her new show SMOKE SHOW coming to the Tamworth Legion.
Doors open at 7:00 and Show starts at 7:45 pm to 9 p.m.

You will laugh so much that tears will run down your leg at this fast-paced 90-minute show.
In this new show Kimmett riffs on being addicted to her phone, her fear of forty-year reunions, a therapist who catfished her, pickleball, goat yoga and camping with her dad and how at 67 she’s learning to breathe.

Kim Pollard a bluesy singer, who has a voice that doesn’t stop, will do a set and accompany Deborah through her show.

SIDE EFFECTS: you may get your sense of humour back.

Deborah will be selling and signing her new book Window Shopping for God. ( email debkimmett@gmail.com to reserve a copy)

Check out more of Deb’s comedy here on youtube!

Whether on the page or on the stage, Deborah Kimmett is Canada’s comedic treasure. Colin Mochrie ( Whose Line Is it Anyway) says Kimmett’s trademark humour mixed with poignancy and relevance. This witty and wise woman has been using humour to open minds and heal hearts for over 44 years. Deborah is a Second City veteran, a regular performer on CBC Radio for 17 years, The Debaters and CBC Television’s Winnipeg Comedy Festival just aired her set on CBC TV and Gem. Her show Downward Facing Broad album became #5 on ITUNES for Canada, and she has been nominated for the National Magazine Humour Awards, Governor General Award and ACTRA award for outstanding performance by an actress. Her latest book Window Shopping for God has been named Books with Buzz for 2024. And she is currently on her cross-Canada book tour.

Junction Reads Instagram Live
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join me talk to Alison from Junction Reads and Writes.

Toronto Matinee 1pm. Smoke Show Album Recording
2024-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2J5, Canada
“As Kimmett walks the beaches in Toronto she riffs on raccoon statues, cold plungers, and her therapist with the tiny head. Join Deb as she weaves standup and hilarious stories into 90 minutes of pure joy. Go along for the ride as she makes sense of what is the new reality and what is just smoke and mirrors.”

November 24th. (ALBUM TAPING). 1p.m ( Make sure you book the right time as there are two shows on this day!!) LIMITED SEATING. Let’s laugh our ashes off!!

3pm Smoke Show
2024-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2J5, Canada
“As Kimmett walks the beaches in Toronto she riffs on raccoon statues, cold plungers, and her therapist with the tiny head. Join Deb as she weaves standup and hilarious stories into 90 minutes of pure joy. Go along for the ride as she makes sense of what is the new reality and what is just smoke and mirrors.”

November 24th. (ALBUM TAPING). 3 p.m. ( Make sure you book the right time as there are two shows on this day!!) LIMITED SEATING. Let’s laugh our ashes off!!

But That's Another Story StoryTelling Night
2024-12-01 19:00 - 21:30 | The Rivoli, 334 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M5V2A2, Canada

Port Hope Amnesty International Fundraiser
2024-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Ganaraska Hotel, 30 Ontario Street, Port Hope, ON, Canada
Look at this amazing lin- up for the Stand Up For Human Rights Fundraiser for Amnesty International. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Sean at: ontariostreettheatre@gmail.com

QUEENS OF COMEDY MARCH 8, 2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
2025-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
We are women, hear us joke.
Howl and Roar Records
presents:
Deborah Kimmett and The Queens of Comedy.
Gather up your pals and celebrate International Women’s Day with us on Sat March, 8th, 2025. at 6 pm-7:30 pm.
Comedy Bar Danforth Downstairs. Small theatre so grab a ticket early.
Laugh your tushes off and be home and in your pyjamas, by 8 pm. Heck, it’s winter. Why not keep your coat on and come in your PJ’s.
The Queens are; Amanda Cordner ( Sort of ) Ava Val (John Candy Award), Nour Hadidi( CBC Laugh Out Loud)
Host and headliner Deborah Kimmett ( CBC Debaters, LOL and WCF)
Tickets can be bought here; ( Regular and Arts Worker Prices)

BUY TICKETS HERE

DEB'S BEST 6 WEEK MEMOIR WRITING CLASS (2025) ALMOST FULL!!
2025-02-23 10:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, Zoom Room, Canada
Are you ready to write your stories?
Would you like to take the stores you have written to the next level?

Do you need a writing community with a coach that only wants you to succeed?

Please join me for my annual winter memoir retreat.

The Best Ever Memoir Writing Session is 6 Sessions s in total: Delivered over seven weeks.

All Six Classes Are ON Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm (EST)

Feb 23-April 6.

Exact Dates: Feb 23, March 2nd, March 9, March 16, (March 23rd no class) March 30, April 6th.

Great for all levels of writers. “Whatever your ability I create a safe space for you to learn and I will meet you where you are at. I will make sure you get the tools you need to succeed.”

HOW DO THE CLASSES WORK?

Classes are a combo of inspiring lessons, hacks from a writer with 4 decades of experience, with tips for writing for the stage and page. You will be given focused prompts, with both group reading and break-out room discussions. You will receive hands-on coaching that is kind and helpful. A select group of writers will be able to read more developed work. ( Please let me know if that is of interest)

All classes are recorded which you can download (up to a month after the class.)

Free mid-week tips delivered to your inbox.

BONUS: THE SEVEN-MINUTE WRITER TOOLKIT DELIVERED AS SOON AS YOU REGISTER.

E-TRANSFER to debkimmett@gmail.com $329.00 plus HST =42.77 =371.77

———WRITING STUDENTS WEIGH IN——–

“Life changing. I am so glad I met you.” Michelle Metivier.” TV producer.

“Deborah is my ‘To Sir With Love’ teacher. “Bella Grundy, Acting Agent.

“Kimmett is one of the best memoir teachers out there. Every class refocused me and ignited my imagination. Every time I attend it keeps getting better and more focused.” Helen McGaughey

“It’s a combo of a pep talk, prompts and a lot of laughter. It’s a great way to reconnect with yourself. Using the pen you walk yourself back to your ideas.” Ellana G.

WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH:

6 recorded classes you have access to for 30 days online. ( You can download them to keep forever.)
Inspiring Bon-Mots to keep you going.
A renewed belief in your ability to sit with your idea and write.

Bonus pep talks.

Etransfer to debkimmett@gmail.com. $329.00 PLUS HST 42.77= $371.77

Why study with Deborah Kimmett?
Deborah is an award-winning author. She has written for the stage and page for over 45 years and has been a mentor for writers for 38. Having taught at Second City for over 20 years she knows how to give you the tools you need to succeed with your idea. She created the virtual program The Seven Minute Writer’s Tool Kit and has taught at universities and colleges across Canada. A playwright, ( Miracle Mother shortlisted for Governor General Award) A TV writer, and author of 5 books, ( 2025-memoir WindowShopping for God named a best-seller) On top of that she is a comedian on shows like CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, Winnipeg Comedy Festival and The Debaters. But more importantly, she delivers as a teacher and has what it takes to help you get your ideas off the ground.

“Study with me if you want safe but honest coaching, with a group of like-minded people. I am good at coaching for personal stories and humour grounded in reality. I am not versed in fantasy, or sci or mysteries.”)

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CBC DEBATERS BARRIE SOLD OUT!
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Georgian Theatre
Enjoying its 19th season on CBC Radio One, The Debaters is the hit show where comics go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic.
Hosted by Steve Patterson, international headliner and two-time winner of Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up. The Debaters is a combustible mix of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad-libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition with the live audience picking the winners.
Each show will feature five unique debates. It will be taped for radio.
Be advised that live tapings can sometimes contain mature themes and adult language considered offensive by some.

Making the Dog Laugh on Wednesday Afternoons. ( 3 Wednesdays in April)
2025-04-02 14:00 - 2025-04-16 16:00
Are you a funny storyteller in person, but when you try to shape the story, it goes limp on the page?
Do people tell you you’re funny, but you can’t figure out how to capture that story when you’re sober?
Would you like to know what it takes to write humour with heart?

Whether on the stage or the page I can help you get better!!
Let me introduce myself. I am Deborah Kimmett, a writer, mentor and comic based in Toronto. I have taught comedy and improv writing at Second City for 20 years, plus developed my Seven Minute Writer Toolkit – a how-to kit to unlock the writing blocks. I can be found doing mouth karate on @cbcdebaters, my comedy album Downward Facing Broad is killing it on i-Tunes and last fall I taped m new album with @howl_roar. I am the author of 3 books ( Reality is Overrated, Outrunning Crazy and That Which Doesn’t Kill You Makes Your Funnier and My latest memoir, Windowshopping For God has been named 2024 Books with Buzz and the best-selling book of 2024.

Classes are from: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, and 16th, 2025. 2-4 pm EST

The price is $179.00 plus HST ( EMAIL me at debkimmett@gmail.com to pay!!)
There are 3 ARTS WORKER SPOTS AVAILABLE: ( 149.00 plus HST)

BONUS A PRE-RECORDED CLASS. + WEEKLY HAND ON TIPS:
This will also show you how to shape a comedic story that will have your readers laughing out loud. You will learn the science of a comedic set-up, and how to raise the stakes in your stories. You will learn when to use dialogue, balance plot and pacing and create your unique strong comedic voice in your writing. We will also have time in the 2-hour Wednesday sessions to put your ideas up on the hoist and get coached on the spot so you can make your ideas better:
This class is geared toward people who write, comedy for the stage, the page, blogs, memoirs and who want to add humour to their writing.
The class will be a series of hands-on exercises, with tips from fabulous comedic writers as well as break-out rooms to try out your work with fellow writers, and lots of writing hacks from someone who has taught for 38 years.
Here are some nice things people have said:
“Working with Deborah will release your writing knots and adjust your story spine. Her classes are fun, inclusive and full of wisdom. And she makes me stand up straighter.” Alana Shields, Actor, writer, Not a Chiropractor. Sutton
“Your hilarious writing classes got me through the pandemic.” Lee- Anne MacAlear Keynote speaker, Toronto.
All of the stories that were shared have stayed with me; the honesty, humility and soulfulness are memorable. The 7-minute exercise, the grace notes, mapping, the ‘suddenly’, and how to shape the ideas in a variety of mediums to illustrate the themes, to name a few. Allison Ferguson, Calgary

“These classes have altered and exhilarated my life.” Bella Grundy, Talent agent, Toronto

EMAIL ME TO PAY $179.00 ( PLUS HST)
debkimmett@gmail.com

Three Arts Worker Spots Available: $149.00

The Mother of All Mothers Day Show! We All Need a Laugh.
2025-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
The Mother of All Mothers Day Show celebrates Moms. Whether your relationship with your Mom is( was) good, bad, or ugly, you will laugh a lot.
So, if you have a mom, are a mom, or need to be mothered, we guarantee a fun night.
Valerie Boyle ( Canada’s Got Talent! Dale Boyer( Working Moms), Monica Parker ( All Dogs Go To Heaven), Natalie Metcalfe ( The Social) and Deborah Kimmett( CBC Debaters)
BOOK EARLY AS THIS SHOW SELLS OUT QUICKLY!!
GRAB TICKETS HERE
We have arts worker and under-employed ticket prices.
